Responsible for business development, account management and delivery of consulting services to clients in the following areas of expertise:Operational Strategy Execution & Operational Planning Supply Chain Management Organizational & Operational EffectivenessMergers & Acquisitions Management Merchandise & Product Management Sample of engagements:Juan Valdez Coffee - Strategy Implementation for a one of the most recognized Premium Coffee Brands in the world with over 300 coffee shops and supplier to major retailers in 22 countries.Global Chemical Manufacturer - Assessed and developed the requirements for specific talent searches and recruited top executive to lead the financial department of their Colombian organization.Multi Latin-American Cement Manufacturer – Analyzed current Asset Performance (OEE levels) at several plants in Colombia and developed operational excellence program to increase equipment productivity.National Oil Company Mexico – Analyzed and implemented production enhancement and cost reduction programs at one of the largest off-shore assets with a daily production of 350 kBOE.Colombian National Oil Company – Several operational and organizational transformation programs including increasing productivity at a 250,000 barrel per day refinery and reducing the cost per barrel at their largest oil field asset delivering over $100M in bottom line financial benefits.Major E- retailer in Health, Beauty and Pharmaceutical products – Drustore.com (current Walgreens ecommerce) - Lead Profitability Improvement Program in Supply Chain Management including: Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Pricing, Logistics, Distribution Operations, Assortment Planning, Customer Service and Business Performance Management Systems. Delivered financial benefits and operational improvements increasing EBITDA by $ 10.0M.

Gustavo Rojas brings more than two decades of proven experience in positioning organizations to achieve unprecedented gains in operational performance, efficiency, and profitability across numerous diverse industries and sectors.Gustavo has been central to multi-asset projects for some of the world’s largest private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the Fortune 500. His design and implementation of global supply chain and operational excellence programs have collectively yielded increased operational cash flow and EBITDA improvements for clients.Industry Expertise in Automotive, Pharma and Chemicals, Consumer Products, Construction and Materials, Industrial Products, Oil & Gas, Retail and E-Commerce

Lead the operational due diligence and post-acquisition integration of two manufacturing facilities. Consolidated manufacturing operations at the new location in Los Angeles. Appointed as the Interim General Manager overseeing Customer Service & Sales, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Administration and Human Resources. Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles and a Management Performance Review System.

Responsible for Spanish Speaking Latin America

Celerant is a global management consultancy considered a Top 10 in Operations Management. It provides Operational Strategy and Implementation services to the world's leading companies focused on delivering and sustaining real gains in bottom-line performance.Responsible for the Latin American region including Sales & Marketing, Operations and AdministrationExecutive Member of the Supply Chain practiceResponsible for developing Joint Venture and alliance partnersDelivered operational and financial improvements of over $120M P&L benefits and over $200M in working capital to clients in LatAmDesigned and implemented advanced integrated supply chain programs including S&OP, Strategic Souring, Product Lifecycle and Inventory Management, CPFR and Logistics Visibility with clients improving their Total Cost of Ownership and Cost to Serve models.

Supply Chain & Operational Strategy 2005 - 2006Developed and led RadioShack's Supply Chain strategy including growth strategy in reverse logistics and repair of the wireless and small electronics product portfolio. Responsible for improving RaioShack's Supply Chain performance and productivity. Also designed and led RadioShack's turnaround strategy in 2006, divesting underutilized assets and improving financial performance in core business.Lead Reverse Supply Chain Operations for Wireless and small Electronics including Sales, New Business Development and Operational Strategy with $100 M in revenues and 1400 employees. Lead the strategy development and business plan to offer end to end supply chain solutions as new business unit within RadioShack. Build relationships with partners such as Brightpoint, ATC, Motorola, ATT/Cingular, Sprint, Asurion and other wireless manufacturers jointly developing programs to improve Supply Chain and Warranty services to customers i.e. Advanced Replacement, Extended and Pre-owned warranties.Developed RadioShack's Wireless strategy to increase market share, improve customer service and provide new product assortments and services which was implemented adding 7M new wireless customers.Operational Strategy assessment for the Asian Operations (Sourcing Office, Product Development and Manufacturing). Developed strategic recommendations focused on improving future utilization of Asian assets.Led the development of the Distribution Network Optimization and implemented the consolidation of the forward and reverse distribution centers reducing operating costs of $ 25.0 M per year and safety stock inventories by $ 15.0 M.Closed over 500 stores and transitioned product lines reducing annual operational costs in excess of $ 30.0 M, SG&A by $ 50.0 M and inventory reduction of $150 M of end of life products. Lead the development of the marketing campaign to ensure sales transfer from closing stores to the remaining operations.

Directed new operations in Latin America. Contributed to growing USA Business Unit revenues from $ 5.0 M (1996) to $ 50.0 M (2004). Key contributor and leader of the Asset Management, Supply Chain and Organizational Effectiveness practices. Significant clients included; Directed the Supply Chain program for RadioShack, one of the largest Consumer Electronics Retailers in USA. Program delivered benefits of more than $ 300 M in cash flow / working capital and annual net operating income improvement of $ 100 M. Achievements included:New product sourcing methodology, vendor contract process and introduced vendor compliance program improving delivery costs and payment terms delivering $ 40 M in vendor cost reductions.Inventory management process and performance system that improved inventory turns by over 30% reducing overall inventory values by over $ 250 M.Assisted executive team design a new organization building the Supply Chain, Global Sourcing and Merchandising functions.Business Transformation program for Shell/Ecopetrol improving operational costs, designing and implementing a business performance management system, organization design and executive development program.Global Operational Strategy and business transformation program for Holcim, the world's leader in cement manufacturing. Was responsible for all projects in 6 countries in Latin America.

Instrumental in developing the North East region as the fastest growing division from $ 2.0 M in revenue (1994) to over $ 20.0 M (1997). Responsible for all Joint Venture negotiations with USA, European and Japanese partner companies.

Ran Zschokke's subsidiary for Southern Germany including Sales, Operations, Administration