Jorge is a Mexican Industrial Engineer with more than 25 years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Passionate about challenging the status quo while increasing value to stakeholders.
With wide background on Direct materials and the diverse manufacturing processes used on Appliances, Automotive and Energy businesses. Hosting positions on areas of transport and logistics, and shared services center and former Regional head for indirect materials and services for ABB LTD in America.

Jorge Mendez is the actual Global head of Indirect materials and Services for Hitachi Energy leading a team of specialist to manage 1.4 B USD.
and is a pioneer on digital front end digitalization with implementation of AI and chatbot solutions for SCM and Finances.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.