David Pardo Peiro

David Pardo was General Director of NTGAS, a Spanish company specialized in the design, development and manufacture of professional kitchens and gas burners for the HORECA sector (hotels, restaurants and catering). His career at this company was key to transforming a technical-industrial business into an international benchmark for innovation, quality and specialization in gas cooking equipment.

During his leadership at NTGAS, David drove the professionalization of internal processes, the standardization of product lines, the internationalization of the brand and the achievement of demanding technical certifications such as APPLUS+. Through a rigorous focus on research and development (R&D), he positioned the company not only as a manufacturer, but also as a benchmark in customized solutions for clients in the premium segment of the gastronomic sector.

One of his main contributions was managing a complete industrial innovation process, which resulted in the creation and validation of proprietary patents in the area of high-efficiency burners and modular solutions for industrial kitchens. These innovations allowed NTGAS to compete in highly regulated and demanding European markets, setting new standards in energy efficiency, durability and operational safety.

Under his direction, NTGAS developed projects for renowned brands in the professional gastronomic sector, offering tailor-made solutions and complying with national and international technical regulations. He also led commercial expansion processes into new markets, both inside and outside Europe, establishing strategic alliances with distributors and renowned chefs who trusted the quality and precision of NTGAS equipment.

Before his time at NTGAS, David Pardo played a strategic role as Technical Management Engineer at TECATEL, a company dedicated to manufacturing technology and telecommunications solutions. There he was in charge of the satellite dish production line for Canal Satélite Digital, in addition to managing key aspects of quality control in partnership with international manufacturers such as SHARP.

His technical experience was consolidated at TECATEL thanks to his ability to integrate manufacturing processes, electronic testing and product validation with high precision standards. This stage was decisive in strengthening his profile as an operational leader focused on technical quality, product design and industrial reliability.

In addition, David spent an early stage of his professional career at companies such as Industrias Auxiliares Faus and Andrés Faus, in the furniture and technical manufacturing sector. At those companies he held key roles in logistics, procurement, stock management and industrial process development. This cross-functional experience allowed him to acquire a comprehensive view of the operational flow of a production company, from the supply of raw materials to final delivery to the customer.

In the sector of industrial equipment for gastronomy, David Pardo is recognized for his management style centered on technical excellence, continuous improvement and active listening to the professional customer. Under his approach, NTGAS committed to a model of kitchens designed from the chef's experience, with a focus on ergonomics, reduced maintenance and modularity to adapt to multiple gastronomic business formats.

In addition to his solid technical training and industrial experience, David also stood out for his ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, promote the continuous training of technical staff and establish an organizational culture centered on quality and after-sales service. This was fundamental to consolidating NTGAS's reputation as a reliable and highly specialized supplier in the demanding HORECA market.

Thanks to his unique combination of technical vision, operational experience and innovation capability, David Pardo managed to transform a traditional industrial company into a dynamic, competitive and highly valued player in the professional gastronomy equipment market. His career remains a reference within the advanced manufacturing ecosystem in Spain.