Simon Goria

Cognicert Ltd specializes in personnel certification, management system evaluation, ISO compliance, and quality management certification across a broad spectrum of international standards. The company also delivers comprehensive training, auditing, and certification services. As an external advisor, my role will encompass the following responsibilities: - Provide strategic insight, thoughtful recommendations, and constructive feedback. - Collaborate closely with board members and the executive team to support decision-making. - Represent and advocate for Cognicert within key professional networks and communities. - Uphold and embody Cognicert’s core values: credibility, integrity, competence, and continuous improvement. - Contribute subject matter expertise in areas such as certification, training, auditing, and other related fields.

Mergerin, originally founded in Estonia, specializes in M&A and equity investments across Europe. We focus on companies generating €1M+ in annual revenue, where the owner seeks either a comfortable exit/retirement or a strategic investor to unlock the company’s full potential. Our team provides comprehensive support—from restructuring to valuation enhancement—leveraging experienced management consultants to prepare businesses for sale and match them with the right buyer or investor. As a Consultant for Spain, I actively connect businesses with investors across the entire EU market. If you’re considering selling your business—or know someone who is—feel free to reach out for insights into how the process works.

- Provide guidance and technical support throughout your automation journey. - Assess your operations to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. - Deploy IT solutions to optimize logistics processes. - Design efficient warehouse layouts and determine optimal inventory levels. - Enhance communication between vendors and customers for seamless operations. - Perform risk assessments and analyze business processes. - Train and mentor warehouse staff to implement improved logistics strategies. - Interim management

Led the Project Department in a multinational third-party logistics (3PL) provider, overseeing operations across Spain and the Americas. Spearheaded logistics 4.0 transformation initiatives, integrating automation, digitalization, and data-driven decision-making to enhance operational efficiency. Directed the development and execution of strategic projects focused on warehouse automation, supply chain optimization, and process standardization at a global scale. Managed high-stakes technical offers, ensuring seamless coordination between commercial and operational teams while providing expert technical sales support to drive business growth.

Providing strategic and tactical consultancy in supply chain management, optimizing logistics operations and driving efficiency through tailored solutions. Serving as Lead for Mobile Robotics, spearheading automation initiatives to enhance scalability, productivity, and innovation across industries. Active member of the Automotive Cluster of Catalonia, collaborating with industry leaders to advance technological progress and operational excellence within the sector.

Project office director for planning, realization, go-live & ramp-up of the new SEAT Logistic Center 2015-2018. Leading the Project Management Office (PMO) for a large-scale logistics initiative, overseeing strategic planning, governance, and execution to ensure seamless implementation. Directing and coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and scalability within supply chain networks.

Led the transformation of warehouse automation, integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and smart logistics solutions. As Business Development Manager for AGVs, drove market expansion and strategic initiatives, fostering innovation in autonomous mobile robotics to optimize material flow and productivity in diverse industries.

Driving global-scale automated storage system plannings, ensuring seamless integration of warehouse automation, robotics, and digital transformation to optimize efficiency and scalability. Leading cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives, fostering innovation in supply chain automation and intralogistics solutions for diverse industries.

Leading end-to-end e-commerce operations, driving efficiency in order fulfillment, inventory management, and last-mile logistics. Spearheading strategic initiatives to optimize digital supply chains, ensuring seamless integration of automation and customer experience enhancements in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Overseeing road transportation operations across Southern Europe, ensuring optimal fleet exploitation and cost-efficient logistics strategies. Driving excellence in customer care, coordinating seamless transport solutions to enhance service reliability, network efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction in dynamic cross-border operations.