Jesus Ignacio Villalba Sainz de Aja

Jesus Ignacio Villalba Sainz de Aja serves as the Senior Director of Global Category Management at VELUX since December 2014, where responsibilities include leading the development and approval of category strategies, along with compliance in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Prior experience includes roles at Bombardier Transportation, such as Head of Procurement Primove and Head of Cost Reduction for the PGR Division, where responsibilities ranged from supply chain development for a new electric vehicle charger to coordinating cost reduction initiatives. Additional experience at General Motors includes positions such as Global Team Leader and various purchasing roles, overseeing significant annual purchase values and supplier development initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Professional Degree in Entrepreneurs Business Administration from EOI, a Master of Science in Engineering from UNED, and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Saint Louis University. Notable achievements include substantial savings on sourcing projects through effective supplier management strategies.