Industrial Engineer with MBA

GERARDO

MONTEMAYOR GRUSZCA

+(525*-****-**** *************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/gerardomontemayor Mexico City, Mexico GLOBAL LEADER - FINANCE AS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER AND CATALYST FOR GROWTH

! A TRUSTED PARTNER TO FORTUNE 500 BUSINESS LEADERS who need to transform their Financial operations into an active enabler of high-level business growth and new opportunity generation. Brings an unparalleled global perspective on what it takes to building tomorrow's businesses from "the inside out" and galvanize the best across our people, our processes, and our purpose. Track record of double and triple-digit YOY business and client base growth.

! A BRIDGE BUILDER BETWEEN KEY STAKEHOLDERS, TEAMS, AND IN-HOUSE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP when making the big changes, and delivering on the big promises, is the only way forward. Brings a $MM level of deal-making acumen towards moving beyond persistent roadblocks and attaining a meaningful competitive edge in both new and established markets.

! A WARM, COLLABORATIVE AND HIGH-ENERGY LEADER with a questioning mind and a razor-sharp focus on the big outcomes.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Corporate Finance • Portfolio Management • Growth Initiatives • Change Management Financial Modeling • Risk Management • Strategic Partnerships • Negotiation • Investor Relations • Treasury Management Business Analysis • Financial Accounting • Training/Development • Executive Management • M&A • Strategic Planning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MAGENTA BUSINESS CONSULTING

Mexico City, Mexico 2015-2016, 2020-Present

MANAGING DIRECTOR

• Leveraging over two decades of Fortune 500-level cross-industry expertise in using strategic finance as growth driver towards a series of standalone engagements. ACN

Mexico City, Mexico & Bogota, Colombia 2018-2020

FINANCE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR LATAM (2019-2020)

• Spearheaded successful entry within new LATAM country, Peru, with secured new revenues in excess of $5M inside of 1 year through robust Business Development strategy, meshed with an optimized treasury operation and agile accounting.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES (2019-2019)

• Re-aligned and maximized capabilities of Finance organization to act as a trusted business partner. Undertook an end-to-end upscaling of internal controls environment and moved compliance efforts from reactive to proactive mode. End result: sustained bottom-line improvements alongside a drastically enhanced overall risk profile. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (2018-2018)

• Futureproofed Finance through implementing a forward-thinking budgeting/forecasting process, accelerating core closing practices by double digits, and establishing a solid framework for internal controls development. GERARDO MONTEMAYOR

2

NETWORK STUDIO CO. MEXICO

Mexico City, Mexico 2016-2018

PARTNER

• Led end-to-end business transformation from family-owned charcoal manufacturing company into a major player in the corporate space - 50% customer base increase alongside massive shift in operating cash flow. HSBC

Mexico/Brazil/Vietnam/Ireland 2008-2014

FINANCE DIRECTOR, LATAM (2014-2014)

• Enabled successful profitability turnaround within a complex operational environment. Audit issues cut by 74% inside of 1 year, alongside a major increase in staff performance. HEAD OF BUSINESS FINANCE (2012-2014)

• Upleveled the Business Finance function at Techcombank (HSBC JV in Vietnam) to align critical data and establish synergies and unified controls. 2X increase in bank profitability during first quarter 2014. CFO INSURANCE (2011-2012)

• Strengthened the financials of Insurance LOB in Ireland, including selling entities and developing an all-new product for the Life Region with estimated premiums above $100M in 5 years. Member, Insurance Board. CFO GLOBAL BANKING & MARKETS FOR MEXICO (2008-2011)

• Overhauled Finance Function for GB&M Mexico including a robust control environment, a highly motivated business partner team, and on-track for annual revenues beyond $300M. Member, Asset Management Board. NOVARTIS

Mexico City, Mexico 2004-2008

CFO - SANDOZ (2006-2008)

CORPORATE FINANCE MANAGER (2004-2006)

• Strengthened nearly every facet of financial strategy and operations, including accounting, analysis, IT, internal controls, and sales force management. Built, trained and maximized performance of global cross-functional team.

• Optimized corporate hedging strategy, coordinated complex M&As, and guided regional development initiatives. JPMORGAN

Mexico/NYC/Argentina/Japan 1997-2003

CFO & RISK MANAGER, MEXICO (2001-2003)

PRIOR ROLES: ASSOCIATE IN NEW OFFICES/PROJECTS (1999-2001), ASSOCIATE IN CFO DIVISION (1997-1999)

• Enhanced core Risk and Business Finance functions in Mexico, including avoiding a potential $25M loss. EDUCATION

Advanced Leadership Core Program- IPADE Business School, MX Finance Excellence and Leadership Programs- Harvard University, MA MBA- University of Texas at Austin, TX

BA in Industrial Engineering- Universidad Iberoamericana, MX/USA

Contact this candidate