María Manso is an Industrial Engineer from the Public University of Navarre, with a professional career spanning over 25 years in automotive sector companies, specializing in product engineering and process engineering. She has collaborated with various leading companies in the sector, acquiring solid experience in managing development and R&D projects. Since 2022, she has been part of NAITEC (Technology Center for Automotive and Mechatronics) in the Mobility Business Unit, within the area of Advanced and Sustainable Manufacturing. Her work focuses on managing innovative projects aimed at boosting the competitiveness and sustainability of companies.