Juan Jose Freijo
About Juan Jose Freijo
Juan Jose Freijo serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of EMEA Government Affairs at Brambles, a position he has held since 2022. With a strong background in sustainability and a Ph.D. in physics, he has contributed significantly to the field through various roles and as a professor at EOI - Escuela de Organización Industrial.
Work at Brambles
Juan Jose Freijo has held multiple roles at Brambles since joining the company in 2005. He initially served as Optimization Manager in Supply Chain until 2009. He then progressed to various leadership positions, including Global Head of Sustainability from 2015 to 2019, and Vice President, Global Head of Sustainability and EMEA Government Affairs from 2019 to 2022. Currently, he is the Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of EMEA Government Affairs, a position he has held since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Juan Jose Freijo holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a Ph.D. in Physics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He also completed a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering and Applied Philosophy at EOI - Escuela de Organización Industrial. His academic background supports his expertise in sustainability and environmental management.
Background
Before joining Brambles, Juan Jose Freijo held various positions in supply chain, planning, sustainability, and public affairs. He worked at CHEP as Global Sustainability Director and Sustainability Director for EMEA, and he also held the position of New Technology Manager at Deloitte. His early career included roles at Lucent Technologies Network Systems GmbH and Arthur Andersen.
Achievements
Juan Jose Freijo is recognized as a leader in the field of sustainability. He has been a seasoned speaker at international and business events, addressing audiences at significant forums such as the World Bank and COP28. Additionally, he teaches courses on Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategy at EOI - Escuela de Organización Industrial, contributing to the education of future leaders in sustainability.