Developed and executed corporate strategies on a global scale to drive business growth and innovation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
HBCG
06.2011 - Current
Founder of a boutique consulting firm focused on strategy & management consulting (including work within the Tier 1 consulting group of companies), construction, design & real estate development
Director of Strategy Worldwide
Saint-Gobain
08.2012 - 08.2015
As a member of the Senior Management Committee reporting to the President / CEO of the Abrasives division, I led global strategy development and implementation, M&A activity and business intelligence research
Led global business management and development for Non Abrasive Products
Led global supply chain improvement for Coated Abrasives
Corporate Strategy Consultant
Brown-Forman
11.2007 - 05.2011
Led and supported strategy formulation, and projects that implemented strategic initiatives which achieved profitable growth (includes Tequila Herradura’s acquisition).
Conducted strategy analysis, prepared business white papers and performed business intelligence research in support of the SVP of Corporate Strategy and in support of key initiatives of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Co-Led with the CDO the company’s first global diversity and inclusion initiative
President of an ERG
2010 Award recipient of the Spirit of Brown-Forman
Global Leadership Development Program & Product Line Manager
Eaton
08.2003 - 10.2007
Developed and executed the strategic plan and strategic planning processes for all product lines in the Engineered Sensors Division, including merger and acquisition activities. Performed financial analysis for key projects and evaluated new technologies for licensing and acquisition. Researched and recommended acquisition candidates. Negotiated contracts with potential business partners
Assessed and identified existing manufacturing processes for implementation of the Eaton Lean Six Sigma System concepts and trained employees in best practices (in Spanish and English)
Managed daily operations of a 200 plus person benchmark manufacturing facility encompassing machining, heat-treat, maintenance, and engineering. Supervised 10 direct reports. Ensured acceptable business unit productivity and financial performance. Spearheaded performance improvement and staff development initiatives.
Assessed businesses within the corporation as a Eaton Board of Examiners member
Education
Certificate - Human Resource Management
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
11.2024
Certificate - Machine Learning in Business
MIT
Cambridge, MA
01.2024
Certificate - Artificial Intelligence
University of Oxford
Oxford, England
01.2024
Certificate - Digital Marketing Analytics
MIT
Cambridge, MA
01.2023
MBA - Finance, Economics and Global Management minors
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
05.2003
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University
New York, NY
05.1996
Skills
Proficient in written and oral Spanish;
Strategic planning, project management, business development, marketing and finance;
Team building, entrepreneurship and people development
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