José Vela

Director Of Pricing & Commercial Excellence at Spandex

José Vela has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Starting in 1997, they worked for Grupo Zeta as an Online Sales Executive for El Periódico de Catalunya and later as the Technical Editor in Chief for PC Plus. José then moved on to Grupo Planeta - Planeta Actimedia as a Business Development Manager in the information technology sector. In 2004, they joined Sepauto Móvil, S.A. as the Operations & Service Manager in the automotive sector. José then worked for Grupo Boicar as a Manager before joining Spandex in 2011 as the General Manager Iberia. In 2017, they became the Director of Pricing & Commercial Excellence at Spandex, where they are responsible for improving the gross margin rate for the company worldwide.

José Vela's education history includes a range of programs and courses that have equipped him with knowledge in various areas. In 1991, José attended Barcelona University, where they pursued a degree in Mathematics and completed their studies in 1997.

José's pursuit of professional development continued throughout their career. In 2002, they attended Pompeu Fabra University for a short-term program focusing on Team Management. Later that same year, José enrolled at Esade, where they completed courses in Finances for Executives and achieved a Managerial Approach to Finances.

In 2003, José returned to Esade to further their education. José pursued studies in Marketing Administration and Management and also completed a course in Project Management. This diversification of their skill set demonstrates José's commitment to broadening their knowledge and staying relevant in the field.

José continued their academic journey in 2005 by enrolling at IESE Business School. José completed the Program for Management Development (PMD), which provided him with a comprehensive understanding of Business Administration and Management.

José's pursuit of lifelong learning extended into more recent years. In 2022, they attended the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, where they completed a program in Transformational Leadership as part of Executive Education.

In addition to their formal education, José has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. In February 2022, they obtained certifications in Change Management Tips for Leaders, Data Analytics for Business Professionals, Data Analytics for Pricing Analysts in Excel, How to Build Credibility as a Leader, Pricing Strategy: Value-Based Pricing, and Strategic Pricing for Products and Services from LinkedIn.

Overall, José Vela's education history showcases a commitment to personal and professional growth, as evidenced by their diverse range of educational experiences and certifications obtained throughout their career.

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Timeline

  • Director Of Pricing & Commercial Excellence

    September, 2017 - present

  • General Manager Iberia

    September, 2011

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