Israel de la Cerda Villar

Israel De la Cerda Villar currently serves as the Head of Engineering for North America at Hunter Douglas, Inc., and has extensive experience in engineering and program management across multiple organizations in the automotive sector. Notable previous roles include the Divisional Launch, AME & Engineering Director at Lear Corporation, where responsibilities included overseeing the launch operations across multiple plants in Mexico, ensuring profitability, quality, and process efficiency. Israel has also held leadership positions at Faurecia, Eaton, and Tachi-S México, focusing on new program management, sales, and operational excellence. Educational achievements include a Master’s degree in Manufacturing and Quality from Universidad Panamericana, along with several diploma courses in management and engineering methodologies from renowned institutions.