• Suralis is a division of Liberty Utilities, a diversified energy and water company that delivers regulated drinking water, wastewater, natural gas, and electric utility services to more than 1.2 million customer connections across the United States, Canada, Chile, and Bermuda.• In my C-suite role, I led critical business processes integral to Liberty's water utility business in Chile, focusing on mid and long-term objectives. This includes spearheading corporate strategy, driving… Show more • Suralis is a division of Liberty Utilities, a diversified energy and water company that delivers regulated drinking water, wastewater, natural gas, and electric utility services to more than 1.2 million customer connections across the United States, Canada, Chile, and Bermuda.• In my C-suite role, I led critical business processes integral to Liberty's water utility business in Chile, focusing on mid and long-term objectives. This includes spearheading corporate strategy, driving transformation, overseeing operations intelligence, fostering continuous improvement, ensuring quality control, optimizing maintenance & reliability, and enhancing network efficiency.• I closely monitored and updated the execution of the corporate strategy, maintaining consistency and actively driving the desired outcomes. Show less

• As a direct report to the CEO, I took the lead in spearheading the strategic planning and organizational restructuring process, steering the company towards operational excellence, sustainability, growth and enhanced adaptability.• Led the formulation and execution of long-term plans, guaranteeing alignment with shareholder objectives and facilitating strategic decision-making.• Nurtured a comprehensive understanding of the strategic plan among employees, emphasizing the correlation… Show more • As a direct report to the CEO, I took the lead in spearheading the strategic planning and organizational restructuring process, steering the company towards operational excellence, sustainability, growth and enhanced adaptability.• Led the formulation and execution of long-term plans, guaranteeing alignment with shareholder objectives and facilitating strategic decision-making.• Nurtured a comprehensive understanding of the strategic plan among employees, emphasizing the correlation between their contributions and the achievement of corporate goals. Show less

• Fully controlled Ontario Teachers’ Pension Pension Plan (OTPP) holding company with water and electricity assets that provide essential services to over 8 million people in Chile.• Reported directly to the CEO and shareholder, providing leadership in annual budgeting and five-year business planning for four prominent water utilities (Esval, Aguas del Valle, Essbio, Nuevosur) and the diversified electricity holding company Grupo Saesa (Frontel, Saesa, Luz Osorno, Edelaysen), which generate… Show more • Fully controlled Ontario Teachers’ Pension Pension Plan (OTPP) holding company with water and electricity assets that provide essential services to over 8 million people in Chile.• Reported directly to the CEO and shareholder, providing leadership in annual budgeting and five-year business planning for four prominent water utilities (Esval, Aguas del Valle, Essbio, Nuevosur) and the diversified electricity holding company Grupo Saesa (Frontel, Saesa, Luz Osorno, Edelaysen), which generate combined revenues exceeding USD 1.0 billion.• Through the strategic efforts and targeted initiatives below, I directly contributed to increasing the company’s valuation by over 48% during my tenure, significantly enhancing shareholder value.• Led bi-annual valuations of OTPP’s infrastructure assets in Chile, valued at over USD 2.8 billion. This involved conducting comprehensive analyses, scrutinizing management’s assumptions (such as demand, tariffs, OPEX, investment decisions, and financing strategy), and ensuring consistency with previous business plans.• Spearheaded the reconstruction of comprehensive, large-scale and highly complex equity valuation models for regulated infrastructure assets and holding entities.• Provided oversight for strategic projects and initiatives focused on value creation, such as evaluating the divestment potential of Essbio’s non-core solid waste management business, negotiating bond covenant waivers during the pandemic, assessing CAPEX planning and execution, revamping board materials, planning for senior executive succession, and establishing uniform cyber security standards across subsidiaries. Show less

• Led the Capital Projects Consulting service line in Chile, reporting directly to the partner and practice leader. This comprehensive service offered integrated solutions throughout the capital project and fixed asset life cycle, aimed at maximizing the return on CAPEX for clients.• Played a pivotal role in developing and executing the commercial plan, including the design and promotion of a new service offering. Successfully carried out business development activities and established a… Show more • Led the Capital Projects Consulting service line in Chile, reporting directly to the partner and practice leader. This comprehensive service offered integrated solutions throughout the capital project and fixed asset life cycle, aimed at maximizing the return on CAPEX for clients.• Played a pivotal role in developing and executing the commercial plan, including the design and promotion of a new service offering. Successfully carried out business development activities and established a strong market presence.• Conducted technical due diligence from the buyer's perspective for Aguas de Antofagasta, a valued asset worth USD 965 million.• Performed an extensive business case review and value stream analysis for Anglo American's greenfield copper mining project in northern Peru, with a total value of USD 4.4 billion. Focused specifically on waste extract and concentrate handling options.• Conducted a comprehensive construction cost assessment and contract review for Google's data center facility in Quilicura, Santiago, valued at USD 75.5 million.• Assessed a USD 34.5 million take-or-pay processing service agreement for ENAP Refinería Aconcagua.• Successfully completed the reclassification of fixed assets valued at over USD 17.5 million at Aguas Andinas.• Conducted a construction cost assessment and post-project completion review for a USD 15 million production facility built by David del Curto, a prominent fruit exporter. Show less

• Prominent manufacturer in the U.S., specializing in office furniture, equipment, and home furnishings, with annual sales surpassing USD 2.5 billion.• Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of growth opportunities within the Brazilian market and received complete endorsement for the recommended strategies from the President of International and the senior leadership team responsible for Latin America.

• Leading water utility in Chile with revenues above USD 670 million.• Successfully managed a dedicated team of 15 professionals, overseeing the remote supervision and control of Santiago’s comprehensive drinking water and sewage treatment system, as well as handling procurement and cost reporting for raw materials.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by obtaining executive support for the implementation of a balanced scorecard approach, emphasizing operational excellence and… Show more • Leading water utility in Chile with revenues above USD 670 million.• Successfully managed a dedicated team of 15 professionals, overseeing the remote supervision and control of Santiago’s comprehensive drinking water and sewage treatment system, as well as handling procurement and cost reporting for raw materials.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by obtaining executive support for the implementation of a balanced scorecard approach, emphasizing operational excellence and enhancing internal service standards. Show less

• Led a dedicated team of 45 individuals responsible for efficiently producing and supplying potable water to meet 10% of Santiago's demand.• Successfully managed a substantial budget of USD 3.5 million, achieving a remarkable 15% reduction in operational expenses, eliminating overtime hours from 14 to 0 per week, lowering workplace injury rates by 50%, and enhancing process efficiency by 25% through the implementation of standardized laboratory analyses.• Orchestrated a comprehensive… Show more • Led a dedicated team of 45 individuals responsible for efficiently producing and supplying potable water to meet 10% of Santiago's demand.• Successfully managed a substantial budget of USD 3.5 million, achieving a remarkable 15% reduction in operational expenses, eliminating overtime hours from 14 to 0 per week, lowering workplace injury rates by 50%, and enhancing process efficiency by 25% through the implementation of standardized laboratory analyses.• Orchestrated a comprehensive 2-year turnaround plan, optimizing operations and enhancing safety conditions. This involved implementing rigorous internal quality assurance standards, launching plant operating and safety training programs in accredited institutions, revamping multiple production facilities, and obtaining certifications for water treatment processes under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 for the first time.• Successfully implemented robust operations procedures for both normal and crisis situations, leading to a remarkable 100% increase in production reliability. Show less

• Successfully devised and executed a highly effective drinking water logistics optimization model, resulting in a notable 10% reduction in chemical inputs and energy costs, amounting to approximately USD 550 thousand saved within just one year of implementation.• Demonstrated exceptional leadership by facilitating senior management weekly planning meetings, utilizing the model's outputs to guide decision-making towards minimum-cost operation strategies. The methodology employed in these… Show more • Successfully devised and executed a highly effective drinking water logistics optimization model, resulting in a notable 10% reduction in chemical inputs and energy costs, amounting to approximately USD 550 thousand saved within just one year of implementation.• Demonstrated exceptional leadership by facilitating senior management weekly planning meetings, utilizing the model's outputs to guide decision-making towards minimum-cost operation strategies. The methodology employed in these meetings was later published in a prestigious scientific journal of the International Water Association.• Skillfully negotiated preferential power tariffs with electricity retailers, resulting in substantial annual savings of USD 1.5 million for the company. Show less

• Handpicked among 500 candidates as one of only five recent graduates to embark on the company's exclusive corporate trainee program tailored for exceptional young professionals with high potential.

• Executive arm of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment.• Researched state-of-the-art environmental and water management policies. • Built close relationships with key departments throughout the Netherlands, including coastal defense, flood risk assessment, surface water pollution control, and marine management.