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jaime zulo

@jaimezulo

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International infrastructure and vendors executive driving operational excellence and strategic growth.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior leadership role (Director, VP, COO) where I can drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation. I thrive in complex, high-impact environments — particularly in data centers, energy, industrial, or infrastructure — leading cross-functional teams and shaping long-term strategy.

I am an international executive with 12+ years leading large-scale infrastructure, engineering and vendor operations across EMEA, LATAM and Asia‑Pacific, with proven experience setting up subsidiaries, negotiating multimillion‑euro contracts and securing global cash flow stability. I have led vendor portfolios managing €5B+ annual budgets, optimised supplier performance across 17+ countries, and delivered measurable improvements in procurement timelines, claims reduction and project delivery.

My background spans country leadership, project and contract direction, and technical project engineering for major transport and infrastructure programmes. I combine hands‑on structural engineering experience with senior commercial, procurement and stakeholder management capabilities, and I seek senior leadership roles where I can align financial strategy, operations and teams to scale international programmes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Vendors Management

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GESS

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Led vendor management and procurement across EMEA, LATAM and Asia-Pacific, managing a €5B+ annual construction portfolio across 17+ countries and reducing claims by 25% while improving project delivery efficiency 5% YoY.

Vendor Management Procurement Contract Negotiation Stakeholder Management Budget Management Construction Management Cost Control

Senior Vendors Manager

GESS

Jun 2022 - Feb 2023 (8 months)

Managed design and construction vendor relationships for EU, UK and emerging markets, delivering projects through improved procurement processes and supplier performance metrics.

Vendor Management Supplier Performance Procurement Stakeholder Engagement Contract Management Risk Mitigation

Director of Bids & Contracts

GESS

Nov 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Led international bids and contracts, developing and negotiating bids valued €50M–€500M and managing project finance, tendering and compliance for cross-border projects.

Bid Management Contract Negotiation Project Finance Risk Management Legal Compliance Stakeholder Management

Country Director - Kuwait

Confidential

Apr 2017 - Sep 2020 (3 years 5 months)

Founded and led local entity for a €100M precast production and relocation of 8 factories, recruiting up to 1,300 staff and managing contracts, claims and stakeholder relations for a >€5B airport terminal project.

Contract Negotiation Logistics Workforce Management Government Relations

Project Director/Manager

Confidential

Feb 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Directed structural engineering projects for large international infrastructure programs including high-speed rail and major airport terminals, ensuring compliance and on-time delivery.

Structural Engineering Project Management International Codes Contractor Management Budgeting Scheduling Quality Assurance

Project Engineer

Confidential

Aug 2013 - Feb 2014 (6 months)

Prepared technical studies, planning and cost estimates for international bids and supported project finance analysis for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Cost Estimation Project Finance Bid Support Civil Engineering Budgeting

Structural Engineer Intern

Confidential

Jun 2012 - Oct 2012 (4 months)

Conducted structural and foundation analyses for major infrastructure projects including stadium and underground rail works.

Structural Analysis Technical Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Polytechnic University of Madrid

Master's degree, Civil Engineering

2007 - 2013

Grade: 9.2/10

Activities and societies: Specialization in Foundations and Structures (Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos); completed coursework under 1983 study plan.

Completed a Master's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Foundations and Structures and a final project graded 9.2/10.