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Luis Alfredo López Salguero

Guatemala

Summary

Results-oriented Managing Director with over 15 years of international experience in leading and optimizing operations within the BPO, media, and entertainment sectors. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational excellence, driving significant business growth and operational efficiencies. Skilled in building and managing high-performing global teams, with a proven track record of fostering strong client relationships and achieving high client retention rates. Adept at leveraging technology and process automation to streamline operations and enhance productivity. Known for decisive and results-oriented decision making, with a keen focus on delivering optimal outcomes and maintaining organizational profitability. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a robust background in transforming and scaling businesses across diverse markets.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Hire4Hours
Guatemala
10.2023 - Current
  • Strategic Leadership and Business Growth: Spearheaded the development and execution of the company’s vision and strategic plan, successfully expanding the client base by 20% and increasing revenue by 15% within the first year.
  • Operational Excellence and Financial Management: Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing process improvements that reduced costs by 10% and boosted productivity by 25%, while ensuring the company’s financial sustainability and profitability.
  • Client Relations and Team Development: Cultivated strong client relationships, achieving a 95% client retention rate, and built a high-performing team through effective leadership, mentorship, and performance management strategies

Global Director of Operations

HCL Technologies
Guatemala
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Global Delivery Network: Managed the Order to Cash (OTC) delivery network for Guatemala, overseeing transformation strategies across global service networks.
  • Executive Client Management: Maintained and enhanced contractual relationships with executive-level clients.
  • Cost Reduction & Optimization: Executed global transformation plans for cost reduction and continuous improvement.
  • Standardization: Standardized and optimized OTC processes globally, centralizing operational services.

GLOBAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

CAPGEMINI
11.2008 - 05.2021
Global Operations Director

Capgemini | Various Global Locations

  • Global Operations Leadership: Led the Order to Cash (OTC) delivery network across Guatemala, Poland, China, and India. Managed 4 senior delivery managers and 240+ indirect reports.
    Spearheaded global transformation initiatives, including the development of the Robotics as a Service (RaaS), enhancing productivity and creating new revenue streams
  • Client and Stakeholder Management: Strengthened relationships with executive-level clients, managing contracts and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) across 8 business units.
    Achieved significant improvements in collections, increasing recovery rates and managing a $2.0B portfolio effectively.
  • Operational Excellence and Innovation: Implemented process optimizations and automation, leading to a 10% reduction in operational costs and a 25% increase in productivity.
    Developed strategies to drive down attrition rates to 17% annually through enhanced work environment initiatives.
  • Team Development and Leadership: Mentored and developed future leaders, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the organization.

Previous Roles:

  • Senior Operations Manager: Managed operations for 4 major clients, focusing on client relationship management and process standardization (2014 – 2018).
    Operations Manager: Directed the OTC process for the US market, improving collections recovery from 73% to 89% ($21MM in reductions) (2011 – 2014).
    Quality Manager: Led a quality program across Guatemala and Poland, enhancing performance and reducing errors (2010 – 2011).
    Collections Supervisor: Supervised a team of 15, maintaining a 90% adherence to collections strategy and SLA targets (2008 – 2010)

Education

Business Administration -

Preston University
01.2009

Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras -

Colegio Monte Alto
01.2001

Skills

  • Global Operational Management and Optimization
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Global Transformation, Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Strategic Team Formation
  • Project Management
  • Financial Oversight and Cost Management
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Business Development

Additional Information

Leadership Management Program, Executive Presence Leadership Course, Taller de Formación Estratégica de Equipos ITRALL International Training Alliance, Capgemini Global Enterprise Model certification, Certified Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt, Certified Coach and Developing Leaders, International Congress Connect & Drive

Languages

  • Spanish, Native
  • English, Advanced

Timeline

Managing Director

Hire4Hours
10.2023 - Current

Global Director of Operations

HCL Technologies
05.2021 - 10.2023

GLOBAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

CAPGEMINI
11.2008 - 05.2021

Business Administration -

Preston University

Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras -

Colegio Monte Alto
Luis Alfredo López Salguero