Leo Garcia

About Leo Garcia

My tenure at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) spanned from 2012 to 2023, during which I played a pivotal role in the growth and operational success of the world-class racing facility in Austin. Serving as the VP of Facilities and Operations, I collaborated closely with the owner/chairman and a dynamic executive team to oversee and enhance the operational capabilities of COtA.I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in orchestrating the intricate logistics of construction and daily operations for major events. With over 10-Formula One races, 10-MotoGP races and + spectator events, I bring invaluable insights into optimizing both cost efficiency and timeline management.My leadership has been instrumental in delivering seamless, high-impact experiences. I have an extensive background in managing facilities and event operations which will help guarantees that your project will be executed with the highest standards of excellence and efficiency.

Experience

1. Facilities Manager

   Cushman & Wakefield

   May 2025 — Present

   Supervise day-to-day facilities operations, through enhanced maintenance and vendor contracts. Ensured compliance in contracts and service-level agreements, meeting all regulatory and client standards. Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial reports and budgets to support and align with facilities management objectives. Collaborated with project management, driving successful planning and execution of facility initiatives. Reported KPIs and benchmarked performance to uphold consistency and improvement in facilities management. Managed financial reports and budgets exceeding to align with facility management goals and drive fiscal responsibility.

Education

• UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN

  Bachelor of Science, Biology, General