Roberto Meneses

Background

About Roberto Meneses

Throughout my academic career, across different areas of study, I developed a broad range of knowledge and skills that allowed me to integrate more effectively into the professional context. In 2009, while still a master’s student, I began a part-time role with the INDITEX Group, conducting social audits. Over the following years, I gained additional professional experiences, and in 2012 I was invited to join the Group full-time to establish the Portuguese cluster. This led to the creation of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Department, which later evolved into the Sustainability Department with the integration of new areas such as traceability and environmental. The department’s expanded scope reflected both the evolution of the industry and the Group’s growing needs in managing its supply chain, partners, projects, and strategic initiatives. At the same time, stronger connections were established between global clusters, which gave me the opportunity to work regularly in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. This not only enhanced my ability to collaborate across diverse teams but also deepened my understanding of different structural, social, and cultural contexts. After 13 years leading and coordinating the department, I can confidently say that I thrive in roles that require coordination and the ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously. If I were to describe myself in one word, professionally it would be professionalism, and personally it would be values.