Rafael Alonso-Allende Picó

Lead the strategic deployment and assets operation of Wenea’s EV charging infrastructure across the UK, overseeing the full lifecycle of activities across Network Development, Construction, Asset Operations, and Customer Service. Direct and coordinate site analysis, feasibility assessments, design, permitting, and construction, ensuring all projects meet regulatory requirements, technical standards, and business growth objectives. Manage asset performance, energy management, maintenance programs, and operational efficiency, driving network reliability, cost optimisation, and uptime improvements. Supervise customer service operations, focusing on service quality, response times, and user satisfaction to enhance the overall charging experience. Report directly to the UK Country Director and the UK Board, providing performance insights, operational reporting, and strategic recommendations. Accountable for stakeholder engagement, partner relations, and cross-functional alignment, ensuring all teams and initiatives contribute to measurable P&L impact, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth. Member of the UK Board Leadership Team.

RPD International is a consultancy and manufacturing company specialising in Research, Development, and Product Manufacturing Engineering Projects across Electronics, Mechanical, and Software Engineering. In this role, I gained solid operations management experience, overseeing all aspects of the Engineering Operations function. My responsibility was to ensure efficient project execution, optimal resource allocation, and team well-being, while aligning project delivery with company strategy and client expectations. Key Responsibilities & Achievements Operations & Management Oversaw all engineering operations, maintaining a company-wide perspective on consultancy project progress and resource allocation. Designed, implemented, and ensured compliance with the company’s project management system, improving visibility and accountability across departments. Developed and optimised project processes, balancing the needs of Sales (speed) with the Engineering team’s capacity for innovation and sustainable workloads. Maintained full oversight of all ongoing consulting projects, integrating input from multiple stakeholders (clients, engineers, sales, production, and executives). Worked closely with the Manufacturing Manager to coordinate resources and ensure concurrent progress of consulting and production projects. Business Development Partnered with the Sales team to support strategic planning and cost forecasting for proposals, ensuring technical and operational feasibility. Identified new business opportunities and potential client projects through cross-functional collaboration. Strategic & Executive Collaboration Acted as a key decision-maker within the Engineering and Operations team, providing insights into operational efficiency and process improvement. Contributed to the company’s financial and strategic planning, leveraging operational knowledge to guide process optimisation and organisational behaviour.

Department: Architecture and Building Physics Multiple Projects Project Manager, M&E Project Lead, Manufacturing Project Coordinator, Business Development and Recruitment management. - Industrial Buildings - Offices Buildings - Rail Projects - Sustainability Projects

Department: Industry and Energy Multiple Projects Responsible for Design, Estimating, Budgeting and Management of the drafting team. Participation in the analysis of the business strategy. Projects of Mechanical Services for Buildings. Industry and Energy Department. - Industrial Buildings - Offices Buildings - Hospitals

Department: Project Management Project: Volkswagen Crafter (Poland) - Responsible for the control of the client's design change implications and updating of the project scope. - Monitoring of project progress and reporting to directors. - Plan the project development and agree on deadlines with the client. - Decision making for the sourcing of pre-series parts for the customer. - Responsible for the development of prototypes at various international suppliers. - Collaboration in the development of a project management platform.

Department: Engineering and Processes Project: Implementation of the SMED methodology in a robotised welding cell. - Re-design of the welding cell clamping tools. - Measurement of tool change times. - Improvement of the ergonomics of the operators when changing tools.

Department: Logistics and Administration Project: Aid to Families without Resources Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Responsible for the logistical management of donated material and storage. Distribution of material. Administrative management of financial resources.