PEDRO LANGA Miami • 786-***-****
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President and CEO/CFO: FMCG Manufacturing Financial development Expert Start-Ups-Multinational and Turnarounds
P&L up to $1950M Global Teams of 2400+ 300% Revenue Growth in 4 Years
EUROPE- USA-CHINA Expertise
Professional Experience
Alibaba Group, Worldwide (outside china)
Chief Operating & Finance Officer Freshippo Supermarkets (big formats)
01/2019 – Present
Opening more than 34 big formats Supermarkets International
Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)
Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
Manage relationships with partners/vendors
08/2018 – 12/2018
Interim COO/CFO – EDT PARTNERS (eLearning Company SAAS),USA, Singapore
Independent Finance & Operations - “Tio PACO” (Garlic Processor), USA
Restructuring Director - Gymboree (Retail Stores), USA
Filled Bankruptcy June 2017
Gymboree: 629
Gymboree Outlet: 139
Janie and Jack: 119
Crazy 8: 220
Revenue Increase US$1.247 billion
Net income US$ -10.17 million
Total assets US$1.156 billion
Chairman Of the Board - Language Center, LATAM
Terra’s Garden (Food service distribution & Manufacturing), USA, Europe, China
CFO/CEO
12/2014-02/2018
Responsible for managing all aspects of commercial, operations, strategy, financials, risk and people (465+) across 3 Continents
Be accountable for setting, implementing and achieving strategic growth plans across all business units and geographies; focusing on both short- and long-term strategy
Ensuring that key objectives are translated into tactical business plans and key measurable that can be monitored for progress and success
Make key decisions that take into account the values, strategic vision and overall risk to the group
Continuously review and report on overall business performance against key indicators and objectives; make strategic decisions and necessary changes to ensure business progress is in line with the strategic plans
Build strong relationships with key external stakeholders, government, principals, customers to ensure correct focus and direction for the operations and technology level
+4 Years’ Sales & Business Development Leadership
From 0 to $90M Global Operations From 0 to 465+ Employees
European – Chinese Business Expansion in 4 Years
$1.8M Single Year Cost-Savings
350% Growth to Single Customer Sales in 4 Years
Added $32M in new profit over 3 years by developing differentiated product line which decreased service time 50% for end users.”
Setting and control 3 Farms Worldwide
Manufacturing plan 4 Factories from scratch
On line development
+ 120 Million Acquisitions - 4 Factories
Developed more than 15 key accounts worldwide:
■Walmart
■WholeFoods
■TESCO UK
■Lidl UK
■Mercadona Spain
Africa
Independent Contractor Financial & Operations
04/2010-12/2014
World Bank Committee
Accenture Consultant Finance & Operations
Corporate Finance & Operations FAO
BRAC Financial Operations Consultant
Heineken Regional Finance and manufacturing Plants
Nando’s Restaurants, International
Chief International Financial & Operations
08/2006-0/2010
Bank Of America, New York
Restructuring Director Retail
008/1999-08/2006
Education
Chartered Financial Analyst(CFA), 2017
Washington
Program Leadership Development(eMBA), 2007-2009
Harvard Business School, Boston
Bachelor’s Degree Finance & Economics, 1999
Valencia University
Awards
YEC 2017 Invitation-only organization comprised of the world's most successful entrepreneurs
2014 KEY CITY MIAMI DADE
http://communitydailynews.com/terras-garden-ceo-pedro-langa-received the-key-to-the-city/
2014 National Interest Waiver (NIW) – Recognition 2017 (US GREEN CARD), with O1 VISA (Special abilities in Business & Finance)
2012 WORLD BANK committee
MOZAMBIQUE ADDS NEW EXECS IN MINERALS DEPARTMENT
MINISTERIAL OFFICE HEAD PEDRO LANGA
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/print-version/mozambique-adds-new-execs-in-minerals-department-2015-09-18
PEDRO LANGA STARTED INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION WITH LAUNCHED TERRA’S GARDEN DEDICATED TO ULTRA-CLEAN GREENS
http://www.southcarolina magazine.com/story/108528/pedro-langa-started-international-expansion-with launched-terras-garden-dedicated-to-ultraclean-greens.html
PEDRO LANGA (TERRAS GARDEN) LAUNCHED FLORIDA SALAD DESIGN STUDIO, DELIVERY SERVICE
http://onlineprnews.com/news/812938-1484415395-pedro-langaterras-garden-launched-florida-salad-design-studio-delivery-service.html/
PEDRO LANGA LEADING A NEW COMPANY REVOLUTIONIZING BAGGED SALAD MARKET IN U.S.
http://www.mangalore-online.in/story/21089/pedro-langa-leading-a-new-company-revolutionizing-bagged-salad-market-in-us.html
TERRA’S GARDEN IS ONLY COMPANY IN THE WORLD WITH FULL SELECTION OF KOSHER PRODUCTS
TERRAS GARDEN RECOGNIZES PEDRO LANGA’S ANNIVERSARY WITH THE COMPANY
http://www.prunderground.com/terras-garden-recognizes-pedro-langas-anniversary-with-the-company/0086290/
PEDRO LANGA DISCUSSES TERRAS GARDEN INNOVATIVE CLEANING PROCESS
https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read/33691950/pedro_langa_discusses_terras_garden_innovative_cleaning_process
PEDRO LANGA CEO TERRAS GARDEN IS INNOVATING A SOLUTION THAT WILL TRANSFORM THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read/33654636/pedro_langa_ceo_terras_garden_is_innovating_a_solution_that_will_transform_the_fresh_produce_industry