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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Lorena Guevara

Product Director
Mexico City,MX
Lorena Guevara

Summary

With over 15 years of experience as a Solution Strategist, I've led pioneering projects at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and digital transformations. My diverse background spans eCommerce, FinTech, supply chain, and entertainment, providing me with the skills to navigate and overcome unique challenges in each sector. Successfully executed these endeavors within small startups, as well as in companies boasting over 100,000 employees.
Eager to contribute strategic insights and innovative solutions at the intersection of technology and business, I specialize in steering product strategy, innovation, and development, leading cross-functional teams through the launch and scale of transformative products. My passion and professionalism drive me to foster growth, enhance customer experiences, and implement efficient, lean processes.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
5
Certificates
2
Languages
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Coppel
Mexico, Mexico

Product Model & Agility Director
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Led transformative initiatives at the intersection of product management and organizational agility.
  • Directed the strategic development of innovative ways of working, overseeing the entire product lifecycle and implementing the User Experience Center of Excellence (CoE).
  • Championed agility methodologies, fostering a culture of adaptability and collaboration across teams. My role involved supervising 120 product teams to align their strategies with business objectives, optimizing customer experiences, and driving continuous improvement in the dynamic digital transformation of Coppel's business units, encompassing retail, financial services, and supply chain.
  • Achievements: Implementing Grupo Coppel User Experience Center of Excellence (CoE) and the Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).

Mensajeros Urbanos
Mexico City, Mexico City

Vice President of Product
07.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Steered the strategic development and execution of the Product Vision. With a focus on revolutionizing supply chain web and mobile solutions.
  • Oversaw product roadmaps, guided 14 cross-functional teams, and drove innovation.
  • Optimized logistics operations, ensuring seamless user experiences, and aligning product initiatives with the company's growth objectives.
  • Contributed to the startup's success by delivering impactful product enhancements and driving excellence in the logtech B2B and B2C industry.

Claro Pay (Grupo Carso)
Mexico City, Mexico City

Product Director
12.2018 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Spearheaded the launch of a Fintech startup for LATAM by holding a central role in shaping and executing product strategies adhered to the CNBV mexican regulation.
  • Led initiatives to innovate and optimize our product offerings, ensuring alignment with business goals. My responsibilities encompassed the full product lifecycle, from concept to market launch, emphasizing a customer-centric approach.
  • Supervised the CX/UX, Product Management, Digital Marketing, Customer Service and Quality Control teams.
  • Worked collaboratively with developers, senior-level stakeholders and partners to collect data on deficiencies and provide solutions to long-standing issues
  • Achievements: Deployment in México, Brasil & Colombia, 4.0-4.5 Appstores avg. rating.

Technology And Innovation Center (Grupo Carso)
Mexico City, Mexico City

General Manager
03.2014 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Guided a high-performing team of 100 fellows, overseeing 50+ projects and startups spanning IoT, Web, and Mobile development.
  • Led the design and implementation of UX/UI revamps, orchestrated user testing, and ensured quality assurance and quality control for all Grupo Carso Digital Platforms.
  • Implemented diverse methodologies, including Design Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Lean Startup, Design Fiction, and SCRUM, fostering innovation and efficiency. Orchestrated three major Hackathons and eight '24hrs Challenges' to accelerate the ideation of innovative and disruptive projects.
  • Achievements: Appointed as the “Voice of the Customer” by the board of Grupo Carso directors. Recipient of 3 Guiness World Records for the coordination of the Largest Digital Inclussion Event. Launching 8 international awarded startups.

UnoTV (Grupo Carso)
Mexico City, Mexico City

Digital Channels Manager
03.2011 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Managed the Operations and Web/Mobile Development teams overseeing all digital platforms, including www.marca.com/claro-mx/ and www.unotv.com, along with their corresponding mobile apps.
  • Spearheaded the strategic planning and execution of content creation, encompassing both video and text formats.
  • Negotiated and managed strategic partnerships, ensuring successful collaboration and follow-through.
  • Achievements: #1 News outlet in mobile users (MX). Leading the 1st Streaming of Olympic Games for LATAM. 300K YouTube organic subscribers in one year

Baar & Co.
Oslo, Norway

Creative Director
08.2005 - 01.2011

Job overview

(Remote)

C2 Design Studio
Mexico City, Mexico

Creative Director
01.2006 - 10.2008

Job overview

Prett Communique

Senior Advertising Manager
08.2004 - 01.2006

Job overview

Palmera Films

Production and Post-Production Manager
02.2002 - 01.2004

Job overview

Education

CENEVAL
Mexico

Bachelor of Science from Comunications
03.2011 - 08.2022

University Overview

  • Awarded with 3 Guiness World Records for the largest Digital Inclusion events (2015-2017)



Skills

    Analytical and Critical Thinking

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Certification

Certified SAFe 6 Agilist, Sacled Agile Inc.

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Awarded 3 Guiness World Records for the largest Digital Inclusion event (2015-2017)

Timeline

Management 3.0, ISDI

01-2024

Certified SAFe 6 Agilist, Sacled Agile Inc.

11-2023

Systems Thinking, Harvard Manage Mentor

12-2022
Product Model & Agility Director
Coppel
07.2022 - Current

Strategic Thinking, Harvard Manage Mentor

01-2022
Vice President of Product
Mensajeros Urbanos
07.2021 - 07.2022
Product Director
Claro Pay (Grupo Carso)
12.2018 - 11.2021

Innovation and Design Thinking, Centro de Estudios Superiores de Diseño, Monterrey

06-2015
General Manager
Technology And Innovation Center (Grupo Carso)
03.2014 - 03.2019
Digital Channels Manager
UnoTV (Grupo Carso)
03.2011 - 02.2014
CENEVAL
Bachelor of Science from Comunications
03.2011 - 08.2022
Creative Director
C2 Design Studio
01.2006 - 10.2008
Creative Director
Baar & Co.
08.2005 - 01.2011
Senior Advertising Manager
Prett Communique
08.2004 - 01.2006
Production and Post-Production Manager
Palmera Films
02.2002 - 01.2004
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