Antolin

The automotive industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history.

In this interview with ProBurgos, Cristina Blanco Santo Tomás, CEO of Antolin, shares her vision on the future of mobility, the importance of flexibility in a constantly changing environment, and the role of operational excellence, technology and talent in driving industrial competitiveness.

The conversation also highlights the strategic value of Burgos, where Antolin was founded 75 years ago and where we continue to maintain a strong industrial, corporate and innovation footprint.

📽️ Watch the full interview*: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm6OdCaMf8s

*Originally recorded in Spanish, the interview is also available with automatic English dubbing, making it accessible to our international audience.

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“The gap will not be in digitalization, but in leadership, ex*****on and cultural transformation.”

With this reflection, Javier Esteban López de Quintana, CHRO at Antolin, highlighted one of the main challenges organizations are currently facing in a context of technological acceleration and artificial intelligence at , organized by Equipos y Talento.

From this perspective, he shared how at Antolin we are working to digitalize processes together with IT, better connect the employee lifecycle with the company, and support each person from onboarding through to their development within the organization.

He also emphasized the value of creating dedicated spaces to analyze digitalization and AI projects, understanding where technology can truly help simplify tasks, optimize processes, and enable teams to dedicate more time to higher value-added activities. 🚀

The real impact of transformation does not depend solely on technology, but on the ability of organizations to evolve alongside it.

Antolin closed the first quarter of 2026 with continued progress in profitability and commercial performance, despite a market environment still marked by geopolitical uncertainty and lower global vehicle production.

Net profit reached €72.5 million in the quarter, mainly supported by the divestment of three subsidiaries in India as part of the company’s Transformation Plan and its strategy to strengthen financial flexibility and adapt its industrial footprint.

Order intake continues the positive trend seen throughout 2025, with new contracts awarded by global OEMs, a broader customer portfolio, and an improved profitability profile across the order book.

At the same time, Technology Solutions maintained strong momentum during the quarter, increasing comparable revenue by 15.4%, supported by higher volumes and the recovery in profitability following the restructuring measures implemented in 2025.

Against a demanding market backdrop, Antolin remains focused on operational efficiency, disciplined ex*****on, and long-term value creation while continuing to advance its Transformation Plan.

👉 https://www.antolin.com/en/antolin-reports-eu725-million-profit-first-quarter-following-sale-three-subsidiaries-india

The automotive industry will change more in the next ten years than it has in the previous fifty.

At Antolin, we believe that adapting to this transformation will depend not only on technology but also on people’s ability to learn, evolve, and lead change.

That vision is the foundation of Antolin Corporate University, developed together with Universidad de Burgos and supported by Junta de Castilla y León. A global learning ecosystem designed to connect knowledge, culture, and capability development across the organization.

It is a long-term commitment to strengthening the skills that will shape the future of mobility, from AI and digital transformation to leadership, operational excellence, and cross-generational collaboration.

The project will progressively bring together internal expertise, strategic partnerships, and new learning methodologies under a shared global framework, reinforcing collaboration as a driver for growth.

In the second half of 2026, Antolin will launch the first Learning & Mentoring Labs, a pilot experience focused on strategic capabilities and mentoring as a tool for development and knowledge transfer.

👉 More info: https://www.antolin.com/en/antolin-and-university-burgos-support-regional-government-castilla-y-leon-launch-antolin-corporate