Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced the appointment of Emilio Saavedra as Partner in its Global Operations Management practice. Based in Madrid, Emilio will contribute to expanding ADL’s presence in Spain and Portugal, drawing on his extensive experience in cross-industry consulting, including utilities, oil & gas, industrial, consumer goods, aerospace & defense, and telecoms, information technology, media, & electronics (TIME).

Emilio has more than 20 years of experience helping clients achieve profitable and responsible growth through strategy, innovation, and operations improvement. Prior to joining ADL, he was a Partner at EY, where he co-founded the Supply Chain Strategy practice in Spain and worked with clients across Europe and Asia. He also worked at Accenture Strategy as a Senior Principal, leading transformational programs across four continents and more than 20 countries.

Bernd Schreiber, Global Practice Leader of Operations Management at ADL, comments: "We are delighted to welcome Emilio to our team. His extensive experience in driving operational excellence and implementing successful strategies for global organizations will be a tremendous asset to our clients. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he will have on our team and the value he will bring to our client’s businesses.”

Emilio Saavedra, Partner at ADL, adds: "Cultivating excellence in operations management is essential in unlocking the full potential of any organization. I am thrilled to be joining ADL and look forward to working with our clients to achieve their strategic goals and drive growth and transformation on a global scale.”

Emilio holds MSc and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering from UDC, an Advanced Management Degree from IESE, and an MBA In Company from Instituto de Empresa (IE).