Manuel Calvo Alcalá
About Manuel Calvo Alcalá
Manuel Calvo Alcalá serves as the Business Development Director at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in technical sales, project management, and international business development within the automotive sector.
Current Role at Faurecia
Manuel Calvo Alcalá serves as the Business Development Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Paris, Isla de Francia, Francia. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives to drive business growth and enhance market presence.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, Manuel worked at Faurecia in various capacities. He was a Global Program Manager from 2019 to 2021 in Méru, Oise, France. Before that, he served as a Sales Manager for the Ford account across Germany, the UK, Russia, and Turkey from 2010 to 2015 in Valencia, España. Additionally, he held the position of R&D Platform Manager and Sales Manager for Turkey from 2016 to 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey. His experience at Faurecia spans over a decade.
Educational Background
Manuel has a diverse educational background. He studied at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), where he earned a degree in Ingeniero en Organización Industrial from 2001 to 2004. He also completed an International Executive MBA at ESADE Business School from 2014 to 2016. His executive education includes an Executive MBA from Georgetown University focusing on Leading in a Global Context in 2016, and an Executive MBA from Antai College of Economics and Management in Shanghai, specializing in Business in China in 2015. He also achieved C3 Excellence in Business Development from IESE Business School in 2018.
Technical and Project Management Experience
Manuel has a strong background in technical sales and project management. He previously worked as a Project Manager and Sales Engineer at Action Park Multiforma Grupo, S.L., focusing on the development of waterparks and spas from 2007 to 2010 in Valencia, Spain. He also held a trainee position at Acceleratore d'Impresa - Politecnico di Milano from 2003 to 2004. His roles have involved managing teams in multinational companies and working in multicultural environments.
Language Proficiency and Skills
Manuel is fluent in Spanish, English, and French, and has basic proficiency in Italian and German. His skills include financial and P&L analysis within the automotive sector, alongside experience as a Tier 1 supplier. This linguistic capability and skill set enhance his effectiveness in international business development.