Jan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 5 mos · Evanston, Illinois, United States

• Lead a graduate-level management class at Northwestern (Top 10 US University) focusing on the challenges and opportunities associated with leading and managing global and virtual teams in today's globalized economy. The course covers a range of crucial topics, including:
• ■ Designing and leading high-performance teams.
• ■ Culture and communication dynamics in global contexts.
• ■ Cross-cultural leadership strategies.
• ■ Effective project management in a global context.
• ■ The application of technology in global business settings.
• ■ Techniques for successful virtual and cross-cultural team management.
• ■ Best practices in global innovation.
• This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in global and virtual team leadership, equipping them with valuable skills for success in today's interconnected world.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2021 · 16 yrs · United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe

• Led premier boutique Chicago-based management consulting and technology practice specializing in (1) Growth Strategy & Corporate Development, (2) Market & Competitive Insights, (3) Transformation & Performance Improvement, (4) Innovation & New Ventures, (5) AI. Advanced Analytics, Data Science & Technology, and (6) Leadership, Training and Teaching.
• Since 2005, assisted leading organizations in the US & Canada, Latin America, and Europe solving complex growth strategy problems. Key solutions offered include:
• ■ Growth Strategy Advisory: C-suite–level guidance on corporate strategy, growth, and M&A for sustained market leadership.
• ■ Transformation & Performance Improvement: Comprehensive solutions to streamline operations, drive efficiency, and manage major organizational change.
• ■ End-to-End AI / Tech Development: Full-spectrum planning, building, and implementing of customized technology solutions for strategic objectives.
• ■ Turn-Key Training Programs: Tailored courses on leadership, innovation, and analytics, bridging academic rigor with practical application.
• ■ Executive Facilitation: Structured off-sites and leadership sessions to solve complex issues, drive alignment, and foster collaboration.
• ■ Growth Companion AI App: Designing and deploying AI-driven workflows that automate tasks and enhance decision-making.
• Industry experience included engagements in Automotive, Biosciences, Consumer Goods, Apparel, Education, Fashion and Cosmetics, Financial Services, Insurance, Health Care, Wellness, Industrial, Commodities, Non-for-Profit, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Technology, Internet.
• Clients included companies such as GE Capital, Cargill, AMA, Cushman & Wakefield, BBVA, BP Castrol UK, United, SCA, AGP Glass, Scotts, ADP, Aramark, LyondellBasell, VNSNY, Heidrick & Struggles, Cementos Argos, Vitalmex , other Fortune 1000, Northwestern University, middle-market companies, PE funds, VC funds, hedge funds and selected new ventures.

Jan 2002 – Jan 2005 · 3 yrs · United States

• Assisted top management in the identification, development, and implementation of strategic growth opportunities outside the traditional chemical space by leveraging global access to new technologies, markets, and teams. Eastman manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers, and plastics worldwide Eastman is a Fortune 500 company with 2008 sales of $6.7 billion, and approximately 10,000 employees. Eastman has 11 manufacturing sites in seven countries, supplying its products throughout the world.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2002 · 2 yrs · Chicago, IL, Multiple, United States

• As Management Consultant, assisted Fortune 500 corporations on strategy development and implementation across industries related to business development and growth, marketing strategy and sourcing. Booz & Company is a global management consulting firm founded in 1914 by Edwin Booz. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious management consulting firms in the world. It has 60 offices in 33 countries, 3000 employees and revenues in 2008 of $1.1b.

Jan 1997 – Jan 1999 · 2 yrs · Bogota, Colombia

• Managed strategic growth of corporation by increasing efficiency and products, services and channels. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) is a multinational Spanish banking group. BBVA is the second largest bank in Spain and 7th largest financial institution in the Western world with a market capitalization of over 61 billion €

Jan 1996 – May 1998 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia

• Undergrad marketing strategy class at the School of Engineering - Industrial Engineering