Leo joined Waiward in 2022 and currently holds the role of Supply Chain Manager. With 25 years of experience in international EPC/EPCM engineering and construction projects within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, and onshore/offshore Petrochemical sectors.
He implements successful multi-billion projects and solutions across the Middle East, Japan, Europe, and North & South America, incorporating various technical and best practice applications. Possesses a demonstrable track record of preparing and executing project plans and programs, achieving projects’ objectives within the desired constraints without compromising quality and timely completion of projects. Before joining Waiward, Leo spent 14 years in Tecnicas Reunidas, Inc, in several managerial positions, including General Manager for the Subsidiary Office in Chile as well as Project Management positions in the Middle East and Canada in EPC’s On-shore and Off-Shore Projects with clients such as CNRL, Suncor, Aramco, and ADOC.
Leo is a strong communicator, engaging and negotiating with stakeholders across all levels, is commercially minded to achieve business and revenue growth and understands change management, contract management, processes, and procedures to drive organizational growth and profit. Highly skilled in mentoring and developing multi-cultural teams to achieve desired results. Innovative, decisive, generating optimal results with a positive work ethic, energy, and desire to build on success in challenging environments continually.
Leo holds MBA, P. Eng., Master’s and bachelor’s degrees in engineering, International Welding Engineer (IWE & EWE), and numerous professional certifications.