Sabino Diaz
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in executing starts ups and partnerships from conception to execution and exit
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO FOUNDER
Digo Automotive
02.2018 - Current
- Founded a car restoration company that focuses in the Land Rover Series 1 , 2 and 3 and Toyota FJ Market for collectors mainly in the US and Middle east.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth, focusing in more than 200 points of restoration in order tp create a 100k + product
CEO
Santos Spirits Inc
01.2007 - 05.2016
- Founded Santo Spirits Inc. a start up Tequila brand highly awarded for taste , branding and design.
- Raised 18 million Dollars ( seed , round one and two)
- Launched successfully in 6 states and 5 countries
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Exit through acquisition
CEO
Viking Glacier Spirits
07.2007 - 01.2009
- Founded Viking Glacier Spirits, developed ICE Vodka a super premium vodka made with Icelandic glacier Water, raised funding, secured distribution, negotiated acquisition before launch
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
President
Ultramar Mexico
01.2001 - 07.2006
- Co-founded the largest sea transportation company in the Caribbean, supervised construction of passenger terminals, worked on funding strategy, negotiated acquisition of concessions and negotiated cruise line contracts
- Negotiated with all branches of government ( Federal , State , Local ) and accomplished the acquisition of all permits required
- Successfully managed press and media misinformation
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
Managing Partner
Frutalisa de Mexico
06.1996 - 06.2000
- Co-founded Frutalisa de Mexico, manufactured and packed juice, distributed and co-packed natural honey, represented and introduced other products, awarded distributor of the year
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Negotiated partnerships with SAMS , Walmart and Costco
Director of Development
Tribasa
12.1991 - 01.1996
- Researched international prospectus and contacted potential partners
- Managed the execution of a JV with Birtcher Corporation to Build 5 highways across Mexico
- Managed the execution of a JV with seven eleven to create Gas stations and tourist stops across Mexico
- Supervised the acquisition of permits at all government levels
- Collaborated with local governments, NGOs, and community leaders to design contextually relevant interventions that address pressing development challenges.
Education
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXJ.D. - LAW
UNAM - MEXICO
MEXICO CITY09.1986
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Highly skilled Negotiator
- Strategic Visioning
- Effective Decision Making
- Crisis Management
- Global perspective
- Cost analysis
- Product development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- AMO POLANCO FOUNDATION
Timeline
CEO FOUNDER
Digo Automotive
02.2018 - Current
CEO
Viking Glacier Spirits
07.2007 - 01.2009
CEO
Santos Spirits Inc
01.2007 - 05.2016
President
Ultramar Mexico
01.2001 - 07.2006
Managing Partner
Frutalisa de Mexico
06.1996 - 06.2000
Director of Development
Tribasa
12.1991 - 01.1996
University of Texas At Austin
J.D. - LAW
UNAM - MEXICO
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