Edgar Vega

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ABOUT EDGAR VEGA

I have over 15 years of experience in technology, strategic partnerships, and business development across mobile, web, consumer electronics, manufacturing, and SaaS platforms. Throughout my career, I\'ve specialized in building strategic relationships, driving revenue growth, and delivering innovative solutions for global technology companies.In my current role at 3M as Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships, I am leading enterprise-wide transformation and partnership initiatives that translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes. I manage 3M’s strategic partner ecosystem and coordinate program activities to accelerate growth, drive innovation, and maximize value across key business areas.In my previous role at LG Electronics, I led Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at the LG NOVA North America Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, managing key partnerships with companies including Microsoft, IBM, and Mayo Clinic. I founded and scaled LG NOVA\'s Partner Alliance Program, driving co-development of innovative solutions across AI, healthcare, cleantech, and mobility initiatives. Previously at Amadeus, the world\'s largest travel technology company, I spent seven years driving mobile and corporate travel strategy across Asia-Pacific and Latin America. I led sales and managed enterprise accounts for Cytric Travel & Expense, partnering with major TMCs, and drove the growth of Amadeus Mobile products through strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives.Earlier in my career, I helped launch mobile services at Samsung Electronics in South Korea, including Samsung Wallet/Samsung Pay, and worked in IT consulting with Accenture in the US and Steria in France. My educational background includes a Bachelor\'s degree in Mathematics from Rice University in Houston and an MBA from Esade Business School in Barcelona. I also recently completed executive education programs at Stanford University (Leading People, Culture and Innovation) and MIT Sloan (Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy).My global experience spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, combined with my track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder accounts, positions me to drive strategic growth and deliver measurable outcomes for technology companies worldwide.