Emanuel Arias Mele

Emanuel Arias Mele is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, currently serving as Gerente de Compras Logística at YPF SA since July 2013. Responsibilities include leading procurement strategy, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO), and ensuring timely fulfillment of diverse business needs. Emanuel has held multiple leadership roles at YPF, previously serving as Jefe de Compras Logística Upstream and Category Manager Transporte. In addition, Emanuel is an educator at the Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, teaching courses in commercialization, marketing, management, and research methodology since January 2014. Emanuel's career also includes roles at Nobleza Piccardo, Walmart, and Kla-Be S.A., where entrepreneurial experience in vehicle monitoring and logistics coordination was gained. Educational qualifications include a Licentiate in Business Administration from the University of Buenos Aires, a postgraduate degree in Marketing and Competitive Strategies from UADE, and further studies in Supply Chain Management from notable institutions.