álvaro Palencia De La Puente
About álvaro Palencia De La Puente
Álvaro Palencia De La Puente is an IT Global Program Manager in Supply Chain Management at Brambles, with extensive experience in innovation and digital transformation within the rail transport sector. He has held various roles at Deutsche Bahn and BBVA and has a strong educational background in business administration, law, and psychopedagogy.
Current Role at Brambles
Currently, álvaro Palencia De La Puente serves as the IT Global Program Manager for Supply Chain Management at Brambles. He has held this position since 2021, working from Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the implementation of IT strategies that enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness on a global scale.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bahn
Prior to his current role, álvaro Palencia De La Puente worked at Deutsche Bahn in various capacities. He served as a Talent Program participant in the Eurotrail Deutsche Bahn Program from 2017 to 2018, and later as a Program Manager Officer for Innovation from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he held the position of Program Manager Officer for Digital Transformation from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Deutsche Bahn provided him with extensive experience in the rail transport sector.
Educational Background
álvaro Palencia De La Puente has a diverse educational background. He completed a Double Degree in Law and Business Administration at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid from 2010 to 2016. He also pursued an International Master's in Business Administration (IMBA) at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja from 2016 to 2017. Furthermore, he achieved a Master Executive Professional in German (Official Level B2) from Euroinnova Business School in 2018 to 2019, and studied Psychopedagogy at the same institution, obtaining a University Expert in Analysis of the Society Knowledge.
Advocacy and Expertise in Transportation
álvaro Palencia De La Puente advocates for sustainable transportation solutions, specifically promoting the shift of 50% of goods transport journeys of 300 km or more from road to rail and waterways by 2050. This initiative aligns with European Union objectives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing transport efficiency. He possesses expertise in managing international innovation and digitalisation programmes within the rail transport sector.
Experience in Automation and Digitisation Projects
Throughout his career, álvaro Palencia De La Puente has gained significant experience in planning and implementing automation and digitisation projects within the European context. His work has focused on enhancing operational processes and integrating innovative technologies to improve efficiency in the transport and supply chain sectors.