Luis Clemente

Specifically recruited to this role thanks to my proven background in innovation and product development and my international experience. A fast track between the development team in the HQ in Spain and the US business to bring and adapt the customer experience to the US market. Spearheaded pilot projects internally or with clients to analyze emerging technologies using Design Thinking framework.
Integrated into US business Operations Monitoring solutions based on IoT technology to ensure business continuity and productivity to clients.
Management of pilot project for application of Digital Twin and Lidar Technology aimed to radically change approach to perimeter intrusion detection.
Established pilot project for AI based video analytics for the retail sector as well as the use cases, technology used and client relationship.
Member of the Global Product Committee for analysis and standardization of products and suppliers.

Unanimously designated by top management to roll out new business line for large-scale 3D printing across Middle East from inception through completion, including facility, local resources, staff, and strategic partnerships and alliances. Oversaw workflow of business from roadmap, business model, budget and client relationships to tenders, contracts, projects, and production.
Developed first concrete 3D printed bus stop in the Middle east and facilitated client with benefits of technology.
Conducted the process of incorporation of the company to the Dubai’s 3D Printing Strategic Alliance.
Actively engaged in multiple events and forums positioning company as forefront player for innovation.

Promoted to work in the corporate division as Technology transfer manager to drive €300MM+ per year in innovation budget. Implemented emerging technologies including composite materials, 3D printing and mixed reality. Then focused on 3D printing for construction, paving the way to create a new business line for the company by developing large-scale concrete 3D printing technology including materials, equipment, and design process.
Created and implemented the first virtual reality experiences in the company.
Developed and transferred to business the Reality Capture technology as a new business line.
Participated in the first Open innovation program as Product Owner collaborating with startups..
Attained milestone in construction business through first concrete 3D printed pedestrian bridge of world in Alcobendas, Spain. In collaboration with academia (UPC and IAAC)
Designed and fabricated a 3D printed stair prototype using generative design software in partnership with Autodesk as well as reproduction of iconic architectural elements using concrete 3D printing technology.
Spearheaded first world project for caissons made in composites: two mooring dolphins for the expansion of the port of Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands. Spain

Served as focal point of contact between subject matter experts in R&D team and site managers as well as utilized deep understanding of internal state-of-the-art developments and business to execute pilot tests and pioneer applications as part of several large projects under UE’s Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development. Provided understanding of internal client’s needs and operations.
Monitored the construction of the longest bridge of the world using carbon fiber, in a stressed ribbon type structure as Site Manager.
Successfully led test of MLG system application on slab track 400m on Section Campus de la Salud-Armilla of Granada Light Rail.