Ricardo is Global ICT Sourcing Lead at Etex, where he manages strategic vendor partnerships, RFX processes, and contract negotiations to optimize value and mitigate risks. He brings over a decade of international experience from roles in global IT procurement, recruitment, and business coaching across Europe and Latin America. With a strong focus on cross-cultural collaboration and stakeholder engagement, Ricardo leverages cultural diversity to build trust, strengthen relationships, and drive business advantage.

At Etex, we might be leaders in modern, sustainable construction, but our people are our priority. We care about our teammates, and they feel it. As a global building material manufacturer and pioneer in lightweight construction we want to inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are ever more safe, sustainable, smart, and beautiful. Founded in 1905 in Belgium, we are a family-owned company with more than 13,500 employees across 160 sites and 45 countries. We are inspired by a core set of values. A passion for excellence drives us, delivering the very best quality to our partners and customers. We connect and care about those around us, nurturing teamwork, new ways of working, and placing the highest importance on safety. We combine these and pioneer to lead in our ever-changing sector, harnessing the power of sustainable construction. With our commercial brands (Cedral, Durlock, EQUITONE, Eternit / Euronit, Gyplac, Kalsi, Pladur, Promat, Siniat, Superboard and URSA) we make a positive human impact; motivated by changing people’s lives, improving the future of our planet and over-delivering for our customers.