Ricardo Salazar-Cantt

Ricardo Salazar-Cantt is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in vendor relations, strategic sourcing, and operations management within the aviation and logistics sectors. Currently serving as the Vendor Relations and Global Network Manager at UAS International Trip Support, Ricardo oversees vendor administration and the management of strategic supplier relationships. Previous roles include Senior Commodity Manager at American Airlines, where responsibilities spanned across the US West Region and Latin America, and Station Manager at Delta Air Lines, focused on improving operational efficiency and customer service. Ricardo has a strong background in procurement leadership, having generated over $35 million in contracts and achieved significant cost savings in previous sourcing initiatives. Ricardo holds an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Economics/International Relations from UCLA.