Speaker Bio
Manuel Burdiel is a experienced Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Marketing, Negotiation, Sales, Business & Network Development, and Strategic Planning. Lawyer with a strong business development professional, graduated from IESE Business School - University of Navarra.
Spanish executive with extensive experience in the automotive and mobility services sector. He currently holds the position of Commercial Director at Arval, a company belonging to the BNP Paribas group.
Academic background
- Degree in Law from the CEU San Pablo University in Madrid
- Master's Degree in European Union Law
- General Management Program (PDG) from IESE Business School
Professional experience
Throughout his career, Burdiel has held various positions of responsibility in important companies in the sector:
- Arval (BNP Paribas Group): CCO (since October 2022)
- Nissan:
- Corporate Sales & LCV Director at Nissan Europe (Paris)
- Director of Importers at Nissan Europe (Paris)
- Commercial Director for Spain and Portugal (Nissan Iberia)
- BMW Group. Alphabet Spain: Sales and Marketing Director
- Kia Motors Iberia: Commercial Director
- GE Capital Solutions: Sales Director
- General Motors Spain
Skills and knowledge
Manuel Burdiel stands out for his extensive experience in:
- Sales and commercial management in the automotive/financing sector
- Fleet Management & Mobility Services
- Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Market
- Leasing strategies and new forms of mobility
Achievements and vision
In his current position at Arval, Burdiel has expressed his vision for the future of leasing, predicting that this business model will come to represent 50% of the automotive market in the coming years. In addition, he highlighted the importance of adapting to new emissions regulations and the transition to electric mobility, especially in the commercial vehicle segment and how early adoption of new technologies are a key lever.