Miguel Sanchez Tappan

CSO / Executive Board Member

Executive with over 25 years in corporate strategy, business transformation, and operations management across the automotive, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.

Currently Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at VANGEST, leading initiatives in growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

With over 25 years of global leadership, Miguel has managed P&Ls exceeding €120 million and led large-scale operations, including as COO at forteq Group, where he oversaw global manufacturing, supply chain, and plant engineering, leading 500+ employees and turning around underperforming facilities.

He also played key roles in M&A and market expansion, serving as Operating Partner at Pingora Capital and President of PRISM Plastics, where he spearheaded international growth, maintaining double-digit profitability and facilitating its acquisition by Marmon Group.

An expert in lean manufacturing, value engineering, and corporate restructuring, Miguel has consistently delivered strategic growth, operational efficiency, and sustainable profitability, enabling companies to scale and remain competitive in dynamic global markets.