Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA, de Leon will be responsible for continuing to drive the region’s growth, innovation, and strategic development. He succeeds Dr Fabian Schober who has left TÜV SÜD.
de Leon brings extensive leadership experience in finance, strategy, and business transformation to his new role. Since joining TÜV SÜD in 2018, he has held various positions at the group level and in business units and regions. Most recently, he served as the region’s chief financial officer (CFO) where he played a key role in shaping financial strategy, while also overseeing human resources and marketing on an interim basis. Prior to that, he was CFO of the global Real Estate & Infrastructure Division.
“I am honored to take on this role,” said de Leon. “Over the past few years, we have built a strong foundation for TÜV SÜD in the Americas. My focus will be on ensuring stability, driving our strategic priorities forward and building on this momentum to expand our presence as a leading partner for safety, quality, and sustainability.”