Javier Marcelo de la Garza

Performed financial controlling functions and assignments for General Management - International Controlling: Responsibility for the UK and Czech organizations - Financial Planning: Coordinated and finalized financial planning process for the Coffee Service Group - Project Support for CEO: Executed ad hoc assignments directly for the CEO

Executed projects focused on market expansion working directly with General Management, via: - M&A and cooperation: Analyzed and evaluated M&A opportunities; responsible for Business Case development and validation in 4 Due Diligence processes - Internationalization: Analyzed international coffee markets to determine the feasibility of successful entry - Development of current business: Evaluated the introduction of new business models

- Executed 14 projects in Mexico, USA, Colombia, and Brazil across 8 industries focusing on beverages, consumer packaged goods, and heavy machinery - Specialized in customer segmentation, revenue modeling, Go-to-Market design and implementation, and sales & distribution (T2) strategy; additionally developed projects involving sourcing strategy, S&OP, sales execution & sales force management - Experience as Project Manager, in charge of leading and supervising a team of 3 consultants

- Designed and executed R&D project with the purpose of improving the formula and performance of the leading laundry detergent in the German Market - Led a team of 5 laboratory techs

- Designed and executed technical performance tests of products currently on the market as well as in the development process. Led a team of 4 interns on a laundry accessory product development project - Led investigation and testing on innovation of food products based on Mexican-grown health foods

Double Degree Program Specialization in Polymer Chemistry

Minor in Industrial Engineering Concentration in International Business