Sonia Galarza

Background

About Sonia Galarza

International Finance and Business Operations Manager background with business savvy in the IT Industry. Over 25 years’ experience in a multinational environment, successfully leading cross-cultural & multidisciplinary team of up to 25 individuals EMEA-wide, with consistent track record of delivering both financial excellence and top class business added value to senior executives and other business partners across the organizations. Solid experience in Business Planning, Controlling, Commercial Analysis, Product Planning, Supply Chain & Logistics and in Operational Management Roles, acquiring a global and strategic vision of the business. Proven ability to work under pressure and cope with multiple demands, delivering upon targets. Accustomed to working in dynamic organizations with mergers & joint-ventures, being always able to adapt to any situation with proven success and flexibility, enabling and driving change, leading and supporting the company strategy. Drove business processes changes across EMEA and ERP (SAP) & eCRM (Siebel) implementations. Strong leadership, interpersonal skills and networking abilities. Very committed person with great learning ability, challenge-driven and exceptionally proficiency at finding workable solutions to complex problems. Degree in Economics and Business Administration (UAM). International Leadership Development Program for one year (Münich-Vienna-Rome-Feldafing) with ESADE Business School, sponsored by Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Fluent in English & Spanish. Used to travel across Europe and lived abroad for 5 years in Augsburg and Münich.