• Direction of the business accross Latin America. Oversee Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations,Capitalized on productive relations with customers, suppliers and financial institutions, along withgovernment entities.• Led a successful effort to restructure the eyeglass distribution business model in the region, including the closing of two commercial offices, opening of a new office in Brazil, selection of new suppliers, adjust of product mix, reduction of fixed costs, renegotiation of the company debt and optimization of cash flow.• Successfully concluded strategic alliance with one of the world's leading fashion groups to strengthen it's presence in Mexico (distribution agreement).

• In charge of M&A projects with the aiming of bringing new brands to the portfolio and international expansion of the business, focus on Latin America.• Successfully concluded strategic alliance with one of the world's leading fashion groups to strengthen it'spresence in Brazil (distribution agreement).

• Spearheaded development of five-year strategic plan for Latin America to include restructuring finance teamsin the region.• Implemented credit policies, propelled regional competitiveness, built efficient customer relationships,standardized processes, and defined KPIs.• Increased EBIT by 8% in region via savvy cost and price management.

Directed business in Brazil. Oversaw Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Legal, IT,Supplies, and HR and M&A processes. Capitalized on productive relations with customers, suppliers, andfinancial institutions, along with government entities.• Directed team of six direct reports and over 100 indirect reports.• Increased sales by 61% driven by revitalized go-to-market strategy.

• Provided executive leadership for Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Legal, IT, Supplies, and HR. Guidedteam of four direct reports and over 50 indirect reports.• Drove strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and economic and financial analysis. Maintained tightcontrol of expenses.• Grew sales by over 15% by partnering with Banco do Brasil for direct financing to customers.

Directed Controlling and Finance, including accounts receivables/payables, treasury, accounting, tax, legal, IT,and HR. Managed team of four direct reports and more than 15 indirect reports.• Reduced Risk Money by 25% by implementing innovative credit policy and tracking reports.• Lowered T&E costs by 15% using firm travel policy and negotiating travel agency costs

In charge of Financial Planning and Reporting.

Controlling of long-term project of US$20M: operating cash flow, constant contact with customers and suppliers.

In charge of Account Receivables for ULTRAGAZ and petty cash booking for 23 companies.

In charge of running credit analysis for small and medium companies.