Sebastian Fernandez — Business Development Executive
I’m passionate about understanding the gap between where markets are going and where their operations can actually execute. After 16 years scaling marketing, ecommerce, and commercial strategy across Latin American markets, I’ve learned one thing: The companies that win aren’t those with the best strategies on paper. They’re those who can architect transformation while operations are still running. What differentiates my approach: - Future thinking grounded in execution. I see where markets are shifting before consensus forms, but I also know how to build the organizational capabilities to capitalize on those shifts. - Complexity as competitive advantage. Operating across 44 LATAM markets taught me that complexity isn’t a barrier, it’s a moat. Companies that master operational sophistication in chaos build advantages stable market competitors can’t replicate. - Transformation architecture, not just strategy. Anyone can write a vision. I design the roadmaps, capabilities, and organizational changes that turn strategic intent into measurable business outcomes. Track record: - Multiple Global CEO Awards ( Top 1% of employees) - Best Media Transformation Latin America - Best Ecommerce Execution Latin America - Led multi country teams delivering sustained double digit growth across volatile markets. Current focus: - AI Drive Transformation of marketing and business Models - Ecosystem led growth strategies - Scaling operating models across markets/organizations. Why I share on LinkedIn: To explore business model dynamics, organizational transformation patterns, and strategic decision making in emerging markets, topics that fascinate me professionally and personally. Always open to connect with operators, builders and leaders navigating transformation at scale.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C marketing and ecommerce strategist with a focus on operational transformation.
Location: Panama, Panama
Experience: 16 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Growth Strategy
- Ecommerce
- Business Performance
- Marketing Strategy
- Media Strategy
- Sales Management
- Trade Marketing
- Category Management
Career Highlights
- Awarded multiple Global CEO Awards for excellence
- Expert in architecting transformation in volatile markets
- Proven track record of driving double-digit growth
Work Experience
Procter & Gamble
Marketing & Ecommerce Director Beauty Care LatAm (10 mos)
Marketing Director Latin America & Caribbean (2 yrs 4 mos)
Marketing Director Media, Digital Commerce and Consumer Research (3 yrs 7 mos)
Sales Manager (KAM) Grupo Éxito (2 yrs 1 mo)
Sales Manager (KAM) Cencosud (1 yr 4 mos)
Trade Marketing Manager Gillette & Duracell Colombia (2 yrs 4 mos)
Category Manager Grupo Éxito en Procter & Gamble (1 yr 4 mos)
Key account manager (KAM) Distributors & Wholesalers (2 yrs 5 mos)
Key account manager (KAM) Minimarkets & Pharmacies Antioquia (7 mos)
Education
Business Administration and Management at Harvard University
Especialista en Gerencia de mercadeo at Universidad del CES Medellín /Universidad el Rosario Bogotá
Ingeniero Industrial at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Digital marketing at General Assembly