Santiago García
About Santiago García
Santiago García serves as the Operations Director for Germany, Poland, and Belgium at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company and holds degrees from IESE Business School and Universitat Politècnica de València.
Current Role at Faurecia
Santiago García currently serves as the Operations Director for Germany, Poland, and Belgium at Faurecia. He has held this position since 2018, managing operations across seven plants with a turnover of 550 million euros and overseeing a workforce of 5,500 employees. Prior to this role, he was the Digital Enterprise Director for Europe, where he oversaw 17 plants across the continent. His extensive experience in operations management is complemented by his previous roles within the company.
Previous Positions at Faurecia
Santiago García has held various positions at Faurecia since joining the company. He worked as a Plant Purchasing Manager from 1997 to 2000, a Lean Manufacturing Manager from 2000 to 2003, and a Plant Director from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Program Manager and Global Program Manager from 2006 to 2011, and as the Industrial Strategy Director from 2003 to 2006 at Faurecia's headquarters in Paris. His diverse roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the company's operations.
Educational Background
Santiago García has a strong educational foundation. He studied at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), where he earned his engineering degree from 1989 to 1995. He furthered his education at IESE Business School - University of Navarra, completing the Program for Management Development (PDD) in 2007. He also attended Deutsche Schule Valencia, where he achieved a bilingual Bachillerato Mixto Alemán/Español from 1977 to 1989.
International Project Leadership
Throughout his career, Santiago García has successfully led five international projects across Europe, Asia, and South Africa over a span of seven years. His experience in managing complex projects on a global scale has enhanced his expertise in operations and strategic management within the automotive industry.
Language Proficiency
Santiago García possesses multilingual proficiency, being a native speaker of both Spanish and German. He has business-level proficiency in English and basic knowledge of French. This language skill set enables him to effectively communicate and collaborate in diverse international environments.