Sener reinforces international defence ambitions with senior appointment of Sara Cristóbal

Sener reinforces international defence ambitions with senior appointment of Sara Cristóbal

(IN BRIEF) Sener has appointed Sara Cristóbal as its new International Director of Defence, a role created to drive international growth in the global defence market. With more than 16 years of experience across defence, security, and aeronautics, she previously held senior positions at Amper Group and represented Spain at the NATO Industrial Advisory Group. Cristóbal holds advanced degrees from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, MIT, and IE Business School, along with specialist training at CESEDEN. Reporting to Rafael Orbe, Managing Director of Defence, she will oversee Sener’s international defence activities in 20 countries, supporting the company’s position as a leading technology partner in defence and security programmes.

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 17-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The engineering and technology group Sener has appointed Sara Cristóbal as its new International Director of Defence, a role created to support the company’s expansion in the global defence sector. She will report directly to Rafael Orbe, Managing Director of Defence at Sener, and will be responsible for advancing the company’s international growth in the 20 countries where it already has a presence in the defence market.

Cristóbal brings more than 16 years of experience in highly competitive and sensitive industries such as defence, security, and aeronautics. Her expertise includes international business development, strategic management, and leadership in complex multinational environments. Prior to joining Sener, she served as Director of Defence, Security and Communications at Amper Group, where she oversaw corporate strategy and growth initiatives. She also acted as Executive Secretary of the Spanish delegation to the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG).

She holds a degree and master’s in aeronautical engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, an MBA from IE Business School, and an additional master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her education also includes specialised training in logistics management at the Centre for National Defence Studies (CESEDEN).

Commenting on her appointment, Cristóbal said: “I am beginning a new and exciting stage of my career at a decisive time for both national and international defence and security. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, Sener’s mission to transform the world by pushing the boundaries of technology is particularly relevant, and I am proud to contribute to it.”

Her appointment highlights Sener’s ambition to consolidate its position as a trusted technology partner in global security and defence programmes. By expanding its international footprint and fostering innovation, the company is reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the defence sector in meeting evolving challenges.

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