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Mexico City, Mexico

• Responsible for ensuring success of the Company in Mexico, which includes delivering payment services (terminals, Smart POS, card readers) & omnichannel solutions, driving growth, maximizing revenue and controlling costs to achieve strong unit economics and returns• Build and manage relationships with merchant acquirers (banks, third party acquirers, etc) to ensure successful operating partnerships.• Review analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine… Show more • Responsible for ensuring success of the Company in Mexico, which includes delivering payment services (terminals, Smart POS, card readers) & omnichannel solutions, driving growth, maximizing revenue and controlling costs to achieve strong unit economics and returns• Build and manage relationships with merchant acquirers (banks, third party acquirers, etc) to ensure successful operating partnerships.• Review analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine operational progress toward stated goals and objectives.• Control and manage P&L, forecasting targets, tracking performance, and driving innovative initiatives to maximize profitability.• Develop and maintain a recruitment plan, including planning for turnover and increasing operational efficiencies through the development of technical skills and abilities of all employees (approximately 350 employees).• Manage the transition from a hardware supplier into a robust solutions provider.• Collaborate with global technology teams to ensure integrated product end-to-end design and integration.• Maintained all customers through a challenging market and competitive environmentAchievements:• Structured a bid for a large transformational project for BBVA Mexico, including the negotiation with a strategic partner to complement Ingenico’s value proposition.• Significantly improved teamwork and communication within local leadership group Show less

Mexico City, Mexico

• Manage the relationship with largest Commercial Establishments that accept American Express as a form of payment, representing almost 75% (USD $12B) of the total business volume in the market.• Develop the Technology and Product roadmap to execute the growth plans and drive consumer adoption across market.• Lead a team of 1 Director, 5 Managers and 15 Executives.• Engage with Sales to create and close payment gateway revenue opportunities through consultative, client-focused… Show more • Manage the relationship with largest Commercial Establishments that accept American Express as a form of payment, representing almost 75% (USD $12B) of the total business volume in the market.• Develop the Technology and Product roadmap to execute the growth plans and drive consumer adoption across market.• Lead a team of 1 Director, 5 Managers and 15 Executives.• Engage with Sales to create and close payment gateway revenue opportunities through consultative, client-focused solutions.• Drive the support, maintenance, growth and enhancement of card sales and support for client B2B and B2C payouts.• Close collaboration with Technology partners to deliver required changes to the product offering.• Establish and maintain good relationships with external partners, stakeholders and investors• Responsible of driving “Meses Sin Intereses” product in the market that generated more than USD $80M in revenues.• Responsible for negotiating commercial agreements with Merchants, and participation on different offerings for Cardmembers Show less

Mexico City, Mexico

• Provide management reporting, business analytics, and guidance to support target setting, performance management, external reporting, and improved growth and profitability to Executive Management and the Board of Directors.• Oversee of the company's accounting and finance processes (A/P, A/R, Controller, Revenue Management, FP&A).• Manage budgeting and planning, forecasting and financial modeling• Own financial statements, including balance sheet, P&L, and statement of cash flows,… Show more • Provide management reporting, business analytics, and guidance to support target setting, performance management, external reporting, and improved growth and profitability to Executive Management and the Board of Directors.• Oversee of the company's accounting and finance processes (A/P, A/R, Controller, Revenue Management, FP&A).• Manage budgeting and planning, forecasting and financial modeling• Own financial statements, including balance sheet, P&L, and statement of cash flows, including preparation for board meetings• Track core metrics that are essential to the health of business and translate to the metrics into compelling fundraising story. Show less

Mexico City, Mexico

• Member of American Express Company (Mexico) Board and Vice Chairman of American Express Bank (Mexico) Board• Additional to CFO responsibilities, appointed American Express Bank (Mexico) General Manager in January 2012.• Dual reporting into Mexico’s Country Manager and International CFO.• Direct staff of 1 Director, 3 Managers and 3 Analysts. • Responsible of legal entity management and governance, representation & relationship with financial authorities and Banking… Show more • Member of American Express Company (Mexico) Board and Vice Chairman of American Express Bank (Mexico) Board• Additional to CFO responsibilities, appointed American Express Bank (Mexico) General Manager in January 2012.• Dual reporting into Mexico’s Country Manager and International CFO.• Direct staff of 1 Director, 3 Managers and 3 Analysts. • Responsible of legal entity management and governance, representation & relationship with financial authorities and Banking regulators.• Coordination of tax planning activities. • Responsible for managing relationship with rating agencies (S&P and Fitch) Achievements:• Led as CEO of American Express, a complete restructuring of the Bank, including the sale of the Private Banking business unit with assets under management of over USD $1B, closing of Bank branches and migration of merchant & vendor payment infrastructure to BBVA. Show less

Miami, Florida, United States

• Reported to Regional CFO; Lead a team of 7 direct reports (1 Director, 3 Managers and 3 Analysts)• Lead Investment allocation process for the Region, analyzing profitability of acquisition, loyalty and retention and communication initiatives. • Investment pool of over USD $220M in 2006.• Tracking investment performance and results.Achievements:• Led the Long-Range Plan, Budget and Forecast activities for the Consumer Products division in the Region, representing annual… Show more • Reported to Regional CFO; Lead a team of 7 direct reports (1 Director, 3 Managers and 3 Analysts)• Lead Investment allocation process for the Region, analyzing profitability of acquisition, loyalty and retention and communication initiatives. • Investment pool of over USD $220M in 2006.• Tracking investment performance and results.Achievements:• Led the Long-Range Plan, Budget and Forecast activities for the Consumer Products division in the Region, representing annual revenues of USD $1.4B and after-tax profitability of more than USD $210M. Show less

Miami, Florida, United States

• Led the Investment Optimization process for the Consumer Card division in the Region, providing financial analysis to support the allocation of approximately US$140M to different investment opportunities, including card acquisition through a wide variety of channels, communication and loyalty actions. Regular tracking of performance measures and recommended corrective actions.• Staff of 2 Managers and 1 analyst• Reported into Regional Vice President – Planning and Analysis.

Mexico City, Mexico

• Responsible for Accounting, Reporting, Financial Integrity, Internal Control and Business Systems Integrity areas for Card, Bank and Travel product lines.• Staff of 5 Managers and 50 employees.• Dual reporting into Country CFO and Regional Controller

Mexico City, Mexico

• Responsible for the development of long range plan, annual budget and on going forecasting for Card, Bank and Travel product lines.• Performed financial planning and analysis for new product launches (such as Aeromexico Co-branded card) and establishment affiliations.• Staff of 2 Managers and 3 employees• Reported into Market CFO

Mexico City, Mexico