He has multi-industry and international experience in global blue-chip organizations like Citibank, General Motors, Bayer and General Electric as well as middle market privately owned companies. In his last position where he was also a shareholder, he led the negotiation and completed the sale of the company to private equity.

He brings to your company:

Proven success in full P&L management and Board interaction, with relentless focus on execution, driving top line through organic growth, and successful launching of new products.

The successful transfer of the rigor and depth of analysis of a fortune 100 company to a private middle market enterprise. The result is a deep understanding of the business, its drivers and alignment of compensation plans to key metrics, ensuring full accountability at the P&L line level.

A solid record of improving profitability and cash flow through big data analysis, automation, process optimization and cost containment.

A deep understanding of the delicate balance between expanding and transforming a business while preserving key core values and relevant culture components.

Experience leading enterprise wide IT migrations.

Extensive contract negotiation of acquisitions and sales of companies, strategic alliances, royalty, distribution and GPO agreements, credit facilities, real estate transactions and HR.

Experience in the acquisition and sale of companies in the U.S., Latin America and Africa.

Multi-industry experience which among others includes Wholesale Distribution, Food Distribution, Healthcare, Agribusiness (Seeds), Automotive, and Financial Services.

Augusto has an MBA from University of St. Thomas – Houston with concentrations in Finance and International Business, a Graduate Management degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico and a Bachelor of Architecture from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia.