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I foster excellence in organizations through its different functional areas and high-performance team´s management. Results oriented and highly committed to identifying customer needs. Focus on adding value to the company and its environment; targeting sustainable customer relationships, seeking to lead markets and people plus impacting on its growth. Strong national and international experience in Industrial Marketing B2B through different range of sectors with complex supply chain demands such as automotive or white-goods and general industry. I developed an important part of my current skills within a high complex and risk environment, constantly demanding humble, resilience and full professional and personal energy. As General Manager at BAMESA, a leading steel service center in Europe, and with more than 9 years of experience in the steel industry, I oversee the business growth of one of its branch factories in Turkey for the last 7 years, ensuring efficiency, quality, and profitability. We have successfully managed the commercial sales, the supply chain, and the strategic planning of the business, working with clients, suppliers, and partners across different markets and regions. We have also developed and implemented innovative solutions to optimize processes, opex, and improvement of customer satisfaction. I am currently pursuing an Executive MBA at IESE Business School, one of the top-ranked business schools in the world, to enhance my skills and knowledge in business administration and management. I also hold a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and another Bachelor of Law (LLB), both from University of Valencia, where I acquired a solid foundation in corporate finance, legal affairs, and business strategy. I am passionate about the steel industry and its impact on the economy and society, and I am always eager to learn new things and face new challenges. My core competencies include general management, sales, purchasing, operations, corporate finance, and leadership.