NutrecoFinance Director BU Aquaculture Latin America
Jun. 2016 - Oct. 2023EcuadorDuring this time period, I directed the development and execution of financial plans for Ecuador, Honduras, and Peru in alignment with strategic business vision. One of my key assignments in this role was to ensure full compliance with tax, corporate, legal, and statutory regulations to mitigate risk and ensure organisational integrity. I managed budgeting, internal control, tax, accounting, reporting, treasury, and accounts receivable functions to streamline financial operations and maintain fiscal health. My top achievements within this role are the following: • Contributed to transforming Ecuador's Operation into a leading player in the local shrimp feed market. • Led development and execution of business and investment plan to boost market share and optimise financial performance, whilst ensuring regulatory compliance. • Created balance sheet, P&L, and Cash flow projections to support growth and drive operational success. • Established financial organisational structure to support business expansion and ensure compliance. • Negotiated investment contracts resulting in over USD 200M in tax savings in 12 years. • Executed a successful USD 200M investment plan encompassing Capex proposals and a seven-year execution period. • Positioned the company as a market leader in local shrimp feed by achieving substantial growth and ongoing expansion.