Santiago Garcia Poveda Maria
About Santiago Garcia Poveda Maria
Santiago Garcia Poveda Maria serves as the Global VP of Retail and Apparel & Footwear Industry Solutions at o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2023, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at adidas, McKinsey & Company, and other organizations.
Work at o9 Solutions
Santiago Garcia Poveda Maria currently serves as the Global VP Retail and Apparel & Footwear Industry Solutions at o9 Solutions, Inc. He has held this position since 2023, operating from Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España. Prior to this role, he was the VP Retail EMEA at the same company from 2021 to 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing industry solutions tailored for the retail and apparel sectors, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Santiago Garcia Poveda Maria holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also studied at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he earned a degree in Ingeniero de Caminos, Canales y Puertos from 2005 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Génie Civil et Construction at Ecole nationale des Ponts et Chaussées from 2008 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and business management.
Professional Background
Santiago Garcia Poveda Maria has a diverse professional background in various roles. He worked at adidas as Director of Business Transformation for five months in 2018. He also held positions at McKinsey & Company, where he served as a Senior Business Analyst from 2011 to 2013 and as an Associate Partner from 2016 to 2021. His experience includes a role as Corporate Strategy Project Manager at Esprit from 2013 to 2014 and internships at Cintra and Ferrovial in 2009 and 2010, respectively.
Achievements in Retail and Supply Chain Insights
Santiago Garcia Poveda Maria has contributed to discussions on digital transformation in the retail sector. He has authored articles on merchandise financial planning and retail trends shaping the future. His writings focus on retail trends and supply chain insights, reflecting his expertise in the industry and his commitment to sharing knowledge and best practices.