Luis Merchan
International Professor of practice at Universidad EAN- Claim this Profile
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Sarah C. Albritton
Luis has a rare and valuable leadership profile of combining powerful intellect and curiosity with an authentic warmth and caring for those around him. I experienced him as very courageous in taking on feedback and implementing new strategies and perspectives that improved his performance and that of those around him. He is an energetic, smart, and engaging leader. It was a pleasure and honor to work with Luis.
Juan Manuel Pacheco
Working with Luis has been an incredible experience. He challenged me to think differently and always provided me with candid feedback that inspired me to raise my own bar, consider more outcomes to my decisions and be a more strategic and intentional leader.
Sarah C. Albritton
Luis has a rare and valuable leadership profile of combining powerful intellect and curiosity with an authentic warmth and caring for those around him. I experienced him as very courageous in taking on feedback and implementing new strategies and perspectives that improved his performance and that of those around him. He is an energetic, smart, and engaging leader. It was a pleasure and honor to work with Luis.
Juan Manuel Pacheco
Working with Luis has been an incredible experience. He challenged me to think differently and always provided me with candid feedback that inspired me to raise my own bar, consider more outcomes to my decisions and be a more strategic and intentional leader.
Sarah C. Albritton
Luis has a rare and valuable leadership profile of combining powerful intellect and curiosity with an authentic warmth and caring for those around him. I experienced him as very courageous in taking on feedback and implementing new strategies and perspectives that improved his performance and that of those around him. He is an energetic, smart, and engaging leader. It was a pleasure and honor to work with Luis.
Juan Manuel Pacheco
Working with Luis has been an incredible experience. He challenged me to think differently and always provided me with candid feedback that inspired me to raise my own bar, consider more outcomes to my decisions and be a more strategic and intentional leader.
Sarah C. Albritton
Luis has a rare and valuable leadership profile of combining powerful intellect and curiosity with an authentic warmth and caring for those around him. I experienced him as very courageous in taking on feedback and implementing new strategies and perspectives that improved his performance and that of those around him. He is an energetic, smart, and engaging leader. It was a pleasure and honor to work with Luis.
Juan Manuel Pacheco
Working with Luis has been an incredible experience. He challenged me to think differently and always provided me with candid feedback that inspired me to raise my own bar, consider more outcomes to my decisions and be a more strategic and intentional leader.
Experience
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Universidad EAN
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Colombia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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International Professor of practice
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Apr 2023 - Present
Development of the course: Formulation and Preparation of Projects of the Master's Degree in Sustainable Development of Projects Development of the course: Formulation and Preparation of Projects of the Master's Degree in Sustainable Development of Projects
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Merchan Ventures
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United States
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Founder
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Jun 2020 - Present
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Flora Growth (FLGC)
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Canada
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Dec 2020 - Jul 2023
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Chairman and CEO
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Mar 2022 - May 2023
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President Consumer Goods
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Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
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Macy's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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VP Workforce Strategy and Operations
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Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
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VP CX and Selling Support Services
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
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Group Vice President National Merchandising & Sales Beauty
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Feb 2017 - Feb 2019
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VP Regional Merchandise Director | Beauty | South Region
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Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
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VP Regional Merchandise Director | Beauty | South East Region
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
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VP Regional Merchandise Director |Beauty| South Central Region
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
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VP Store Manager
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Oct 2011 - Feb 2014
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Target
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Team Leader
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Nov 2009 - Nov 2011
Execute brand standards, including hiring, training, development, merchandising, guest service and logistics. Built local strategies to manage store performance by matching markets, communities and customers. Apply, refine, and validate best practices and tools for all sales processes. Manage and monitor annual store sales budget and associated reports and statements.
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Executive Team Leader
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Jan 2007 - Nov 2009
Directed all operations in the Logistics process for a Super Target of $55M in revenue, Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales mix in Apparel and Accessories. Led multiple store teams to achieve service, operational and profitability goals while delivering exceptional brand standards in the Hardllines department.
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MEDIGEN
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Ibague, Colombia
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Logistics Manager
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2003 - 2005
Directed the distribution of medications in the state of Tolima, Colombia ensuring effective inventory management and efficient communication and planning between all parties in the supply chain. Directed the distribution of medications in the state of Tolima, Colombia ensuring effective inventory management and efficient communication and planning between all parties in the supply chain.
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Education
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Harvard Business School
Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategy, Execution, and Post-Merger Management -
2017 - 2018
Harvard Extension School
Marketing Management Graduate Certificate, Marketing -
2005 - 2007
McNeese State University
MBA, Business -
1997 - 2003
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
B.E, Industrial Engineering
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