David Gaitan Email and Phone Number
Senior Professional with 17+ years of international experience in Project Management leading projects within different sectors and business areas (Joint Ventures, Procurement, Aviation, Low Carbon).I possess significant project management skills with proven track record in developing new business ideas and coordinating international multi‐disciplinary teams to successfully deliver in the challenges offered to me. I have led major low carbon projects and act as PMO implementing breakthrough business strategies across a diverse range of industries including Aviation, Integrated Energy, Pharmaceutical, Financial Services, Logistics and FMCG. A strategic thinker, results driven, committed and people-oriented person who is highly effective in a challenging role with natural skills for negotiating and influencing people. Solid leadership capabilities with proven experience leading multicultural teams. Always looking to broaden my intellectual and business horizon.
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Joint Venture Senior Manager | Bod - West And Central EuropeBpMadrid, Es -
Joint Venture Senior Manager | Bod - West & Central EuropeBp Nov 2021 - PresentMadrid, Community Of Madrid, SpainDevelop/improve/maintain rules/guidelines for Air BP directors/shareholder reps on boards/operating committees on all governance matters including legal liabilities/competition law, strategy, business risk management, policy on implementation of BP preferred safety & operations standards/policies, delegations of authorities, control over revenue and capital budgets, legal structure.Set long and short term strategy for Air BP engagement with industry to optimize development, implementation and maintenance of JIG JV Common Process’ to achieve continuous improvement in JV Governance & Performance.Establish, coach and lead an effective network of Air BP JV Representatives to leverage Performance Unit resources to share and implement best practices globally.Influencing JV Partners and other stakeholders to adopt standards and processes that are consistent and appropriate for efficiently managing Joint Venture Companies and managing BP’s: shareholder interests, reputation and Major Accident Risks to a level that is acceptable for bp.Operations Performance Management – provide leadership to Air BP Performance Units to drive continuous improvement in the efficiency and competitive position of Air BP’s airport operations. -
Project & Procurement Manager - Southern Europe, Middle East & AfricaBp Feb 2016 - Nov 2021Madrid Area, SpainLead a Project management approach to support Air BP growth and SEMEA (South Europe, Middle East and Africa) delivery by introducing prioritization processes, improving visibility and enabling better interactions with internal customers thus facilitating stronger stakeholder buy-in. Coordination with central teams and local stakeholders to assure the delivery of value delivery agenda. Responsible for developing and leading the implementation of a standardize procurement process across the SEMEA performance unit to support Air BP strategic agenda.Co‐led and accountable for the governance process of a major project of $600M Capex (Biojet plant from Municipal Solid Waste) within bp Low Carbon agenda. Successful development and execution of the new cost model of our Spanish Joint Venture for the into‐plane services. Redesign and implementation of a cost optimization and procurement process across SEMEA region that helped achieved $5,7M savings in 2019. Coordination of multi-functional team to develop a partnership with Malaga city for its energy transformation and Net Zero targets within the new bp integrated enrgy strategy.Direct reporting to PU leadership team. -
Iberia Indirect Procurement LeadBp May 2014 - Feb 2016Madrid Area, SpainResponsible of process improvement and cost optimization projects in MS&L Iberia & the Castellón Refinery. Coordination with the Indirect Procurement global team on global projects and strategies implementation ensuring that global decisions do not impact negatively in local countries. Coordination of standardization and redefinition of processes, both for the Central Services offices in Spain, Portugal and the Castellón refinery. Managing several stakeholders within Spain and Portugal. Reporting directly to Procurement Director Iberia MS&L.Category Management:- Development of category strategies, plans and priorities, and identifying opportunities to leverage value or mitigate risk from changes in markets (e.g. technology developments, supplier consolidation).- Optimization of fix telecommunications network in Spain & Portugal with a saving of 25% and standardization of telecommunications policy for Spain and Portugal.Project Management: - Successfully implementation of negotiations with media and advertising agencies for BP major projects (Digital Marketing, Coke blending automation, Dealer Convention, etc.), maximizing the budget by 10% and generating value after satisfaction of internal customers.- Lead the full sourcing process which includes development of scope, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, risk mitigation and contract execution, ensuring the appropriate business involvement at all stages of the process. -
Project/Account ManagerGrupo Santander - Aquanima Nov 2010 - May 2014Madrid Area, SpainResponsible for business development in major Spanish companies of business consultancy services (public and private sector), understanding business needs to offer the adequate solutions (BPO, BPaaS, SaaS). Contribute to the creation of value propositions to helping C-level leaders support business cases and investment decisions. Manage the end-to-end sales cycle: responsible of new avenues of growth, lead generation, prospect identification, deal closure and client follow up.Project Management:- Responsible of the evaluation, development and implementation of spend optimization projects for leading companies within different sectors (Teka, AON, Acciona, Aviva, Cemex, Ibercaja)- Key interface between the stakeholders and all relevant divisions in AquanimaReporting to C-level executives (CEO, CFO and CPO) -
Senior ConsultantIsoco Mar 2008 - Nov 2010Madrid Area, SpainLead the consulting services commercial activity in the Spanish market defining customer portfolio and sales offers, developing and maintaining customer relationships, defining sales contracts and managing sales negotiations. Responsible of the evaluation, development and implementation of optimization projects for leading companies within different sectors (AstraZeneca, Grünenthal, Grupo Mahou-SanMiguel, Grupo Leche Pascual, BT) being the key interface between the stakeholders and all relevant technical divisions. Reporting to C-level executives.
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Category ManagerMaersk Line Dec 2005 - Mar 2008Madrid Area, SpainResponsible of the evaluation, development and implementation of corporate cost optimization projects, coordinated with the central in Copenhagen.. Category Manager of core business categories (Terminals, Inland transport companies, Forwarders – 30 MM€) and indirect categories (IT, Facility Management, Fleet renting & Marketing – 15 MM€). Development and implementation of the different category strategies through the region (Spain, France, Portugal, Morocco, Tunis and Algeria). Source, manage and analyse supplier’s financial information, budgets & commercial risk. Direct reporting to the Regional CPO.
David Gaitan Education Details
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Administración Y Dirección De Empresas -
Industrial Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about David Gaitan
What company does David Gaitan work for?
David Gaitan works for Bp
What is David Gaitan's role at the current company?
David Gaitan's current role is Joint Venture Senior Manager | BoD - West and Central Europe.
What schools did David Gaitan attend?
David Gaitan attended Universidad Carlos Iii De Madrid, Universidad Politécnica De Madrid.
Who are David Gaitan's colleagues?
David Gaitan's colleagues are Melissa Hillier, Sarah Pentland (Assoc.cipd), Jim Lane, Atul Rathod, Claudio Salerno, Elsa Dart, Chris Lafrenaye.
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