Pedro Gonzalez Cortijo

Pedro Gonzalez Cortijo is an experienced professional in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as Team Leader - Supply and Logistics Manager at UNICEF since February 2016. In this role, Pedro leads a large Procurement and Logistics team managing an annual throughput of over $50 million, ensuring effective technical assistance to the Ministry of Health in Kenya. Previous positions include serving as Africa Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Management Specialist at UNOPS, and Regional Supply and Logistics Coordinator for the European Commission. Pedro's extensive career also includes leadership roles at Oxfam, Action Against Hunger, and their entrepreneurial experience as the CEO and Founder of Pastus, S.L. Educational credentials include a Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management from the University of South Africa and a Diploma in Procurement and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply in the UK.