Enrique Villajos
About Enrique Villajos
Enrique Villajos is an IT Supply Chain Program Manager at Brambles, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in IT project management across various companies, including CEVA Logistics and GEODIS, and holds degrees in Computer Science and an MBA in International Finance.
Work at Brambles
Enrique Villajos has been serving as the IT Supply Chain Program Manager at Brambles since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing a portfolio that includes the Brambles Data Hub and various digital initiatives. He has developed an innovative hybrid methodology that integrates Agile and waterfall release plans. Additionally, he manages key account vendor relationships for IT projects and provides executive-level status reporting to stakeholders and IT leadership. His responsibilities also encompass overall portfolio financial and resource capacity planning.
Previous Experience in Logistics and IT
Before joining Brambles, Enrique Villajos held several positions in logistics and IT management. He worked as the Europe IT Program Manager at CEVA Logistics from 2019 to 2021 in Madrid, and as the EMEA IT Project Manager at GEODIS from 2016 to 2018 in Paris. His earlier roles include Senior Project Manager at Viapost for six months in 2016, Business Development Executive at Blueknow in 2015, and Head of IT at Barloworld Logistics for five months in 2015. He also served as Project Manager at DHL in 2014.
Educational Background
Enrique Villajos has a solid educational foundation in computer science and business. He studied Computer Science at Universidad Europea, achieving an Ingenieria Informatica degree from 1995 to 1999. He also studied Information Technology at Anglia Ruskin University, obtaining a BSC in 1999. Additionally, he earned an MBA in International Finance from the Paris School of Business from 2007 to 2008. His early education was completed at VCB Bilingual School in London.
Mentorship and Leadership
In his current role at Brambles, Enrique Villajos supports and mentors project managers by proposing best practices for Project Management Offices (PMO) and strategies for continuous improvement. He acts as a liaison between digital partners, various IT portfolios, and regional business stakeholders. His leadership includes managing overall portfolio financials and resource capacity, ensuring effective communication and alignment among teams.
Career Progression
Enrique Villajos has a diverse career spanning over two decades, beginning as a Business Analyst at Iberdrola in 1999. He progressed to roles such as Project Manager at Atos from 2000 to 2007, and Solution & Service Supply Chain IT Manager at Carrefour from 2007 to 2012. His extensive experience in project management and IT has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead complex initiatives in the logistics and supply chain sectors.