Maria Teresa FernandezGeneral DirectorCommercially-orientated and highly resourceful professional with extensive experience in managing entire business operations within assigned regions, aimed at achieving bottom-line outcomes.Instrumental in implementing marketing and product strategy to maximize existing success and realize new cross-selling opportunities. Skilled in managing complex deals and devising key business initiatives within framework of corporate values and organizational purpose. Instrumental at executing robust strategies, identifying client requirements, and proposing suitable solutions to drive reputable business and customer success. Adept at translating company’s vision and mission into strategic roadmaps for consistently exceeding financial and operational objectives. Strategic leader with strong technical and business acumen; expert at developing high-performing teams and building strong relationships with stakeholders, while empowering millennial teams. Excellent communication, writing, and problem-solving skills, known as LinkedIn content creator, publisher of three books, and great speaker.Areas of Expertise• Regional Operations Management• Business & Revenue Growth• Strategic Planning & Execution• New Business Development• Productive / Industrial Plants• Continual Process Improvement• Team Leadership & Training• Key Relationship Building• Complex Issues ResolutionCareer ExperienceEmprebask, Mexico​2011 – PresentPresidentBuild and maintain strong professional international and PR relations. Create international business platform to promote investment opportunities in Spain, Mexico, USA, and Colombia. Coordinate events and webinars related to foreign trade, startups, leadership, and IT.• Increased sales and customer base in collaboration with small and medium-sized companies to establish operations in Mexico.• Led team of over 75 people to work with companies in marketing, branding, communication, and social media.• Coordinated international events and webinars for associates and business partners.• Implemented a daily newsletter and reached more than 1,200 people.• Facilitated HR in selection of best candidates and interviewing people.• Served as member of Women Worldwide Association.• Won Mexico Prestige Awards 2023-24, Business Support Non-Profit Organization of the Year.Mondragon Corporation, Mexico​2004 – 2018Corporate DelegateLed start-up and development of Mondragon delegation. Aided in expansion and global outreach of Mexico's plants (located in Queretaro, CDMX, SLP, Puebla, Guanajuato…)