Ignacio has spent 25 years working in manufacturing, FMCG, and agriculture businesses. A leader in supply chain sustainability, he has lead retail, manufacturer CEO working groups on topics such as deforestation-free commodities, food waste, plastics, and supply chain decarbonisation. His work at McDonalds, BP, Anglo American and leading agriculture work at the Consumer Goods Forum means he has unrivalled connections.
Education
San Telmo Business School
ADECA Program, Senior Management Development Program | Food Systems and Supply Chains
Apr 2024 – Jul 2024
Compagnie de Formation (Group GDE)
Master in Environmental & Quality Management for Manufacturing Companies
1996 – 1997
Universidad de Alcalá
Bachelor’s in Law & Business Management, International Business/Trade/Commerce
1991 – 1996
Professional Experience
Senior Director – Food Systems & Partnerships
The Global FoodBanking Network | Permanent | Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area (Remote)
Jul 2023
- Leading global initiatives to address food accessibility and reduce food waste. Spearheading partnerships to transform food systems through cross-sector collaboration.
Partner
TranXforma FOOD | Self-employed | Madrid, Spain
Aug 2023 – Present
- Promoting sustainable transformation within the food industry, facilitating collaborative projects between SMEs and startups.
Director of Sustainability
The Consumer Goods Forum | Paris Area, France
Jan 2015 – Jul 2023
- Guided sustainability initiatives across the consumer goods industry, focusing on climate strategies, biodiversity, circular economy, and sustainable food systems. Provided strategic input to the CGF Board on key issues such as deforestation-free commodities and waste reduction.
Owner & Principal Consultant
Accipiter – Sustainability Advisory Services | London, UK
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015
- Delivered strategic sustainability planning for clients including the UN’s FAO, Barclays, and Equatorial Palm Oil, with expertise in sustainable supply chains, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management.
Head of Government Relations for the Americas
Anglo American | London, Caracas, and Bogota
Jun 2012 – Jan 2013
- Represented Anglo American in high-stakes public affairs across Latin America, addressing regulatory issues, sustainability, and community engagement in countries with significant operational risks.
Global Sustainability Strategy Manager – Alternative Energy
BP | London, UK
Dec 2007 – Feb 2011
- Developed BP Biofuels’ global sustainability strategy, with a focus on inclusive business models for sustainable community development.
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility – Global Account Management
McDonald’s (seconded by Intertek plc.) | Oak Brook, Illinois
Feb 2004 – Dec 2007
- Oversaw McDonald’s global Social Accountability initiatives, ensuring vendor compliance with social responsibility standards.
