Mario Selva
About Mario Selva
Mario Selva serves as the Director de Proyectos at Glencore, where he has worked since 2009, focusing on project management in Mexico and Argentina. He has a background in industrial engineering and extensive experience in the energy sector, particularly with Chevron, where he held various supervisory and managerial roles.
Work at Glencore
Mario Selva has served as Director de Proyectos at Glencore since 2009, marking 15 years with the company. His role encompasses overseeing project management in both México and Argentina. Prior to this position, he worked as Gerente de Operaciones - Centro América at Glencore from 2004 to 2009, where he managed operations in Nicaragua. His extensive experience at Glencore has involved leading significant projects and initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Mario Selva holds a degree in Ingeniería Industrial from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. He also obtained a Master's degree in Business from Universidad Centroamericana, Managua, between 1999 and 2001. Additionally, he completed an Executive Business Management Program at IPADE Business School from 2013 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and operations within the energy sector.
Background
Before joining Glencore, Mario Selva worked at Chevron in various roles from 1996 to 2004. His positions included Supervisor de Logística, Supervisor de Ventas, Supervisor de Operaciones, and Superintendente de Terminales de Almacenamiento. His experience at Chevron provided him with a solid foundation in maintenance, logistics, and operations management in the energy industry, particularly in Nicaragua.
Achievements
Mario Selva has implemented initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints, including a photovoltaic project and entry into the bioethanol supply chain. He directed the construction of a fuel terminal in South America, completing the project in a record time of 1.5 years. Additionally, he built the first private fuel terminal in Mexico's market following the energy reform. He has managed multi-investment projects exceeding US $60 million and led a team of over 100 people operating fuel terminals across Central America.