Alfonso Sancha (Mainz, Germany, 1965) is a Spanish executive. Sancha has developed a long career within the Volkswagen Group, where he began his professional career in 1997 and has performed several responsibilities. Since 2019 he is SEAT's executive vice-president for purchasing and a member of its executive committee.
Alfonso Sancha | |
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| Born | Mainz, Germany |
| Baptised | 1965 |
| Nationality | German-Spanish |
| Occupation | Executive vice-president for purchasing |
| Organization | SEAT |
Career
editThe son of Spanish parents who emigrated to Germany in the 1950s, Alfonso Sancha has a bachelor's degree in international business from the Darmstadt Chamber of Commerce. He has developed his career in the automotive industry, mainly in the Volkswagen Group, holding positions of international relevance in Germany, Mexico and China.[1]
He was the purchasing manager for metal parts for the entire Volkswagen Group,[2] until he assumed his position as vice president of purchasing at SEAT in 2019. Between 2011 and 2014 he was executive vice-president for purchasing at Volkswagen Group China. Previously, he had performed several roles in the Volkswagen and SEAT purchasing areas.[3]
In September 2019, Alfonso Sancha joined SEAT as executive vice-president for purchasing, replacing Klaus Ziegler,[4] who became head of purchasing for connectivity, e-mobility and driver-assistance systems for the Volkswagen Group worldwide. [5] Among other objectives, Sancha was appointed to develop SEAT's electric strategy in the purchasing area and to expand the brand's operations in North Africa and Latin America.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Seat nombra a Alfonso Sancha nuevo vicepresidente ejecutivo de Compras". Europa Press. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Director VW Group Procurement was our guest – KIRCHHOFF Automotive". Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Alfonso Sancha, nombrado vicepresidente de compras de SEAT" (in Spanish). RRHHDigital. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "VW's Seat brand names new purchasing boss for electrified era". Automotive News Europe. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Alfonso Sancha nuovo Vice Presidente per gli acquisti Seat". FormulaPassion.it (in Italian). 29 August 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Garnsey2019-08-27T13:02:00+01:00, Steve. "Alfonso Sancha takes lead purchasing role at Seat". Automotive Logistics. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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