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Mexico Business,Mfg.,etc.
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Degrees
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MBA,BA. Both from the University of Texas at Austin.
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My Expert Service
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In addition to 20+ years as a CEO & COO in Mexico for U.S. companies,I have also done extensive results-focused consulting in the following areas: 1)operational and profitability improvements;2) business and market development;3) re-engineering & manufacturing efficiencies;4) government relations; and 5) private investment and feasibility studies. This includes facility site selection and government invest ment incentives.Also,I am an expert at leveraging Mexico’s extensive international trade agreements, including NAFTA, EU, and MERCOSUR/ALADI. I also give orientation about Mexican and Latin American business and investment conditions, as well as "Living in Mexico for the Foreign Executive."
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Experience & Qualifications
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Among positions at the Board of Directors and Executive level, the following are worth mentioning: Board Treasurer, University of Texas Ex-Students´ Association of Mexico City, 2007-Present; Member, Council of Ex-Chairpersons of ANIERM (National Importer & Exporter Association), 2000-Present; Chairman, Mexico Trade Office, A.C., 2001-2003; Chairman, AMIFOT, (Mexican Photographic Manufacturers’ Association), 1993-2002; Chairman, ANIERM (Mexican National Association of Importers and Exporters), 1998-2000; Member, COMCE (Mexican Foreign Trade Council), 1996-2004; Board Member, BANCOMEXT (Mexican Foreign Trade Bank), 1998-1999; and Board Member, CONCAMIN (National Manufacturers’ Association of Mexico), 1993-2002.Polaroid de México, S.A. 1986 to 2002
Advisor to the Board of Directors 2001 to 2002
• Assisted corporation in the sale of various assets and business lines. Managed and maintained government contracts and relations. Also represented company in various private sector organizations, including as Chairman of AMIFOT (Mexican Photographic Manufacturers’ Association) and as Board Member of CONCAMIN (Mexican National Manufacturers’ Association).
Grupo Soluciones Tácticas, S.C. / Independent Consultant
Managing Partner (C.E.O.) 2002 to date
• Founded Grupo Soluciones Tácticas, S.C. Consulting on operational and profitability improvements; business and market development; re-engineering; manufacturing efficiencies; government relations; and private investment and feasibility studies. Also, leveraging Mexico’s extensive international trade agreements, including NAFTA, EU, and MERCOSUR/ALADI; and orientation about Mexican and Latin American business and investment conditions.
Polaroid de Mexico, S.A.
Managing Director (C.E.O. & General Manager) 1988 to 2001
• Directed all company functions with focus on portfolio expansion and profitable growth. Hired and developed staff of 1400 union and non-union employees working in sophisticated technical operation to achieve $125 Million in annual sales.
• Grew annual sales from $5.8 Million to $125 Million: Mexican market, $50 Million; export market $75 Million, including U.S., Japan, and South America.
• Increased profits on average by 24% per year during 1996-2000.
• Implemented Polaroid’s first Consumer Product, SAM, MRP/ERP, and CRM structures in Latin America..
• Obtained Mexican National Voter ID Contract: largest such program in the World. Boosted Mexican annual sales by 252% and profits by 201%. This product platform served to create a new international division with worldwide annual sales exceeding US$100 million.
• Negotiated trade agreements generating duty savings in excess of $25 Million over 5-year period.
• Developed and implemented Business Improvement Processes reducing annually SG&A expenses, as a percentage of sales, by 13% to 18% annually during 1996-2000.
• Formed and established first Polaroid instant film plant outside the U.S. and Europe. Only plant in corporate history to open ahead of schedule. Pioneered new manufacturing, labor efficiency, and logistics programs. It became the largest Polaroid film plant of its type worldwide.
• Led highly motivated leadership team achieving 93% Employee Satisfaction Rate and less than 2.8% turnover-per-year throughout workforce.
• Participated in Business & Trade Development throughout Central and South America.
Financial & Administrative Director (CFO/COO) 1986 to 1988
• Company co-founder. Directed feasibility study for establishing Mexican operations including manufacturing. When accepted by Corporate Board of Directors, procured all external permits while implementing internal systems, controls, staffing, and policies.
• Obtained special authorization from both Federal and State authorities to charter 100% foreign-owned U.S. subsidiary. First such permit granted in almost 15 years.
• Negotiated with CTM union to develop first pay-for-knowledge union contract in Queretaro state; one of the first in Mex
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Available Modes Of Communication
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Most Recent Client Reviews
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by
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Feb 24 2010
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Outstanding!
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