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Geneva, Ge, Ch

As COO, I have been entrusted with overseeing the global implementation and operations strategy, providing leadership across essential business functions such as Finance, Compliance, Operations, Partnerships, Business Development, Product Management, and Marketing. Guiding a top-performing team, I am committed to driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of success.• Key successes:- Pioneered robust Legal and Compliance structure for seamless global crypto business operations, obtaining Crypto Licenses in Switzerland, El Salvador, and Costa Rica, with ongoing efforts to secure licenses as money transmitters in the USA.- Strategically managed partnerships global financial institutions to establish a comprehensive global network, of multiple payment channels and methods.- Secured groundbreaking agreements of over $2M with Visa US and Mastercard Europe, enabling the successful launch of a multi-region crypto card program.- Raised impressive $1.2M in Seed Funding, showcasing investor confidence and driving the development of internal policies for compliance, risk mitigation, financial operations, and overall business excellence.- Led comprehensive re-branding as Binary Swap transformed into UNBLOCK, orchestrating a seamless website implementation and executing a successful Swiss Launch Campaign with top-tier marketing consultants and agencies.These achievements highlight my strategic vision, meticulous execution, and ability to drive transformative growth in competitive markets. I remain dedicated to delivering exceptional results, fostering strategic alliances, and continually pushing boundaries to achieve organizational excellence.

Panama, Panama, Pa

Responsibilities: Lead expansion, aligning strategic objectives and priorities between mPOS Global (a Payment Facilitator and Digital Payment Solution) and bank partners across all target regions: LAC (El Salvador, Guatemala, Dominican Republic), Europe (Hungary) and USA.

Foster City, California, Us

Lead end-to-end partner management, playing a pivotal role in supporting Visa program implementations. Aligned objectives, priorities, and resources between Visa and partners at the highest senior levels, fostering collaboration among key stakeholders.Key successes:- Successfully nurtured partnerships with acquirers, payment enablers, processors, fintechs, and top-tier merchants, enabling the seamless execution of Visa's Payment Strategy across the region.- Distinguished member of the esteemed LAC Multinational Merchants Team, providing unwavering support to regional corporations. Instrumental in delivering traditional and innovative payment solutions, resulting in multiple lucrative deals exceeding $30M incremental AANR.- Recognized for consistently delivering "outstanding" performance ratings, culminating in a prestigious nomination as a "Top Performer" within the entire LAC Team in 2020.- Offered invaluable support to partners in implementing cost-effective acceptance strategies and spearheading the development of cutting-edge digital payment solutions, achieving a remarkable 7% YoY growth in the number of accepting merchants.- Played a key role in the groundbreaking implementation of card payments in the Trans Metros of Guatemala City, marking a pioneering milestone in Central America. Additionally, initiated negotiations to replicate this successful model in Honduras, Panama, and Costa Rica.These accomplishments underscore my exceptional performance, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to driving growth and innovation. I am dedicated to forging strong partnerships, delivering exceptional results, and continuously exploring new avenues for expansion and success.

San José, San José , Cr

Spearheaded the leadership of the Digital Cash Management Division, overseeing a comprehensive range of solutions including Treasury Solutions, Payroll, B2B Card Processing, Fleet Cards, and Intelligent Cash DepositKey successes:- Pioneered the establishment of a groundbreaking division dedicated to digital payment solutions, assembling a high-performing team of Product Managers. Led the seamless deployment of innovative solutions internally and with clients.a. B@C-Connect: Developed a sophisticated host-2-host treasury solution seamlessly integrated with clients' ERP systems. Achieved a remarkable 5% increase in balances within the Corporate Banking portfolio, driving substantial growth.b. BAC Trade: Introduced B2B card processing services tailored for consumer goods distribution. Successfully enabled services for prominent clients such as Coca-Cola, resulting in a significant revenue increase of over $1.2M, processing volume surpassing $36M, placement of 5,000 credit cards, and a notable 200bps gain in market share.c. BAC Flota: Orchestrated negotiations leading to an exclusive contract with the second-largest gas station company, encompassing over 150 stations nationwide. This strategic partnership bolstered the comprehensive fleet card management service, enhancing its reach and market presence.These achievements exemplify my strategic foresight, effective leadership, and ability to cultivate impactful solutions that drive revenue growth and market expansion. I am dedicated to delivering transformative results, fostering key alliances, and continuously pushing boundaries to achieve organizational excellence.

Epgm Certificate & Advanced Certificate For Executive (Ace), Innovation Strategy & Entrepreneurship

Master In Business Administration, Finance And Economics

Licenciado En Administracion De Negocios, Enfasis En Banca Y Finanzas

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