Gabriel Bales

Gabriel Bales serves as SVP Operations - Americas at Sonova Group since April 2025. Prior to this role, Gabriel Bales was with Belden Inc. for 25 years, holding various positions including Vice President Global Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer, Vice President of Operations for Smart Buildings, and Plant Manager for operations in Nogales, Mexico and Monticello, Kentucky. Gabriel Bales has a strong background in managing large manufacturing facilities, overseeing expansion projects, and integrating operations following acquisitions. Additional roles included Director of Operations for LATAM at Belden and multiple positions focusing on materials and production management. Gabriel Bales is an MBA candidate at The Wharton School, having previously earned a Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University.