Global Finance Executive with 20+ years of progressive experience across multiple finance functions and industries, as well as broad international exposure living in North, Central and South America, working with teams across the world. Visionary, versatile and skilled manager of change, start-up, expansion and restructuring.
Results Oriented Team Leader with a proven track record for consistently exceeding business goals through building and leading highly motivated, diverse and competitive teams. Demonstrated strong leadership traits by attracting and developing top talent, building a robust succession pipeline, and coaching for performance.
Driven and Forward-Thinking Manager able to build trusted influence at all levels of the organization and to lead strategic and tactical plans, to drive sound business decisions and growth, while improving controls, compliance and processes.
Executive, More than a Typical CFO, Focus on Growth Business /Exponential Mindset, Expertise in Latin America and Extensive Experience in Andean Countries, Relevant exposure to Brazil, Led Multi-billion-dollar operations to increase Sales, profitability and reduce costs. Significant Turnaround track record and experience, Finance and operation leader using innovation (Revenue Management, new ways of working), Complex Problem Solving Improve business opportunities and increase ability to generate profits, Recognized for ability to motivate individuals and organizations through effective leadership, Public traded and private equity experience. Region knowledge, business acumen and financial and business capabilities to develop strategic commercial programs based on value creation.
Managed Finance Structure of a business of USD $230M. Oversaw all financial operations for Company, including treasury and debt management, budgeting and strategic planning, Audit, ITS, taxes and internal and external reporting (bankers & government). Optimal Capital Structure definition, and execution. Hedging Management. Led 5 Finance Managers and 24 indirect reports. Managed business as Interim Country Manager for 3 months
Achievements
Kimberly Clark Global Talent Development Award
Leaders Teaching Leaders (K-C Enterprise Top Talent Training) and Leadership Journey – Kimberly Clark Corporation (USA)
GILD – Global Institute for Leadership Development (Palm Desert, CA)
Interests: Travelling, Running, and playing squash and Tennis
Argentinean; worked in USA, Ecuador, Colombia & Peru.
Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent), Portuguese (very good level of conversation)