Mr. Rafael Orlando Martínez Vela was appointed TCL Group Procurement Manager on December 1, 2021.

Mr. Martínez Vela is an industrial engineer with a Master’s degree in Management and Assessment Projects from Universidad Externado in Colombia. He is an accomplished professional with over 10 years’ experience working in supply chain in the cement industry. Mr. Martínez Vela is experienced in local and international sourcing, materials management, negotiations, logistics, ERP systems, and leadership.

Prior to his appointment as the TCL Group Procurement Manager, he held distinct roles at Cemex since March 2012. He previously served as the TCL Group Procurement Manager from May 2019 to December 2021, as the CAPEX Procurement Coordinator of the SCA&C Region from August 2015 to April 2019, and as a Senior Negotiator at Cemex Colombia from June 2014 to August 2015.