Mr. Roberto Cabrera has been named as the Phoenix Award's Glass Person of the Year.
Mr Cabrera is Vice President of Engineering and Technology at Vitro Architectural Glass and is the 54th recipient of the Phoenix Award and Glass Person of the Year 2026.
The Committee recognised his outstanding achievements and leadership in advancing manufacturing excellence and sustainability across the flat glass industry.
Mr Cabrera is a highly respected engineering executive and a leading authority in flat glass manufacturing technology.
With nearly four decades of professional experience at Vitro, Roberto has played a pivotal role in advancing engineering innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable manufacturing practices across North America.
An inventor or co‑inventor of 12 granted U.S. patents, Roberto has made lasting contributions to product, process, and equipment development within the glass industry.
His achievements have been recognised with the Hotbels BTU Award in 2016.
He has also served as a member of the GMIC Board representing Vitro since 2021, further reflecting his leadership within the global glass manufacturing community.
Beyond his technical accomplishments, Roberto is widely respected for his collaborative leadership style, professionalism, and commitment to knowledge sharing.
He remains actively engaged in advancing industry best practices and fostering innovation through cross‑industry collaboration.