Santiago Arambula
About Santiago Arambula
Santiago Arambula is the Director of Strategy, Markets, and Business Development at Thyssenkrupp in Essen, Germany, with over 18 years of international experience in various industries.
Current Role at Thyssenkrupp
Santiago Arambula is currently serving as the Director of Strategy, Markets, and Business Development at Thyssenkrupp in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In this role, he focuses on business strategy development, initiative roadmap design, and project execution for multi-billion dollar corporate entities. His responsibilities include facilitating collaboration across various business groups and senior executives to ensure strategic investment decisions are effectively prioritized and executed.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Before joining Thyssenkrupp, Santiago Arambula gained extensive experience at Deloitte in New York, New York, United States. He served as a Manager from 2011 to 2012, following his role as a Senior Consultant from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he worked as a Summer Associate for a brief period in 2008. His time at Deloitte helped him develop key skills in portfolio strategy, go-to-market analysis, risk and financial modeling, and project management.
Early Career in Engineering and Academia
Santiago Arambula's career began in academia and engineering. He worked at Universidad De Los Andes in Bogotá D.C., Colombia, from 1998 to 2006, holding various research positions including Undergraduate Research Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, and Research Engineer. He also served at Ern Evaluación De Riesgos Naturales in Mexico City, Mexico, as a Consultant Engineer and Special Projects Director from 2001 to 2007, where he gained experience in risk assessment and project management for natural disasters.
Educational Background
Santiago Arambula holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, completed between 2007 and 2009. Prior to that, he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Engineering in 2000 and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering in 1999, both from Universidad De Los Andes in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. His academic background has provided a solid foundation for his expertise in risk and financial modeling, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration.
International Experience and Expertise
With over 18 years of international experience, Santiago Arambula has worked across various sectors including Insurance, Industrial Products, and Financial Services. He is adept at leading multiple projects with high stakeholder complexity and excels in client relationship building and staff development. His strengths encompass digital transformation, program management, and stakeholder alignment, making him a key asset in strategic roles within large corporate environments.