Experience

Gerdau Metaldom

• Dominican Republic
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  After the merger of Metaldom with Inca on 2014, I became the CFO of the merged entity “Gerdau Metaldom”, where I lead the process of integration of both operations since the finance and strategic perspective of the business. As CFO in charge of Accounting, Treasury, legal, IT, Planning and Security functions. After the merger of Metaldom with Inca on 2014, I became the CFO of the merged entity “Gerdau Metaldom”, where I lead the process of integration of both operations since the finance and strategic perspective of the business. As CFO in charge of Accounting, Treasury, legal, IT, Planning and Security functions.



Gerdau Diaco

• Colombia
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 300 - 400 Employee

• CFO

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Once Gerdau Diaco becomes part of the same Joint Venture which Gerdau Metaldom belongs, my responsibility as CFO also includes the Colombian operation of such JV, as a CFO of both operations (Colombia and Dominican Republic) Once Gerdau Diaco becomes part of the same Joint Venture which Gerdau Metaldom belongs, my responsibility as CFO also includes the Colombian operation of such JV, as a CFO of both operations (Colombia and Dominican Republic)



METALDOM

• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2008 - Sep 2014

  I joined Metaldom (Dominican Republic) as CFO in November 2008, as a part of Inicia’s strategy as Asset Manager for restructuring and revisiting the strategies in order to convert the firm as a regional reference. Co-responsible of the major turnaround of the firm, making possible a relevant valuation of the firm in a merger negotiation with other local player named INCA S.A. Restructuring of its financial debt, definition of a strategic road map of the firm, improvement of most of the business practices of the firm based on the vast experience in the steel sector and finally a relevant support during the negotiation of a merger with the other player in the market (Former Industrias Nacionales, Inca) Show less



Venprecar / Orinoco Iron / IBH

• Mining
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Financial Planning Manager

  • Mar 2001 - Oct 2008

  Venprecar was a manufacturer of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of hot briquette iron (HBI) which is a scrap substitute. Venprecar and its subsidiary, Orinoco Iron, were in the process of restructuring its indebtedness during 2003-2007. The process was hampered by various governmental actions, including but not limited to, significantly increasing the underlying contract price of iron ore and the lack of delivery of the required quantities of iron ore. The restructuring process was very complex and involved five jurisdictions. The role consists of all of the typical CFO roles including, but not limited to (i) financial statement preparation, (ii) administration of financing agreements, (iii) relationship with international lenders, (iv) budget development and control, (v) development of financial and equity transactions which improves the economic result of the companies, (vi) structuring of transactions involving international players (world class companies) and (vii) the financial restructuring of Venprecar and its subsidiaries. Due to the environment, including the fundamental shift in operating economics, which Venprecar has been operating in, it was necessary to continue rethinking strategies and deal with operational and economical issues on an almost daily basis. This has resulted in the development of my ability to react quickly to the unexpected and quickly develop and implement corrective courses of action. Show less



Sivensa

• Strategy Manager

  • Aug 2000 - Feb 2001

  Sivensa (100% shareholder of Siderúrgica del Turbio C.A. or “Sidetur”) is a steel long products manufacturer. Sivensa annual rated capacity is 835,000 metric tonnes of products at the steel mills; 615,000 metric tonnes of laminated products and 67,000 metric tonnes of electro-welded products. Sivensa’s activities range from the gathering and processing of ferrous scrap to the production of finished steel products for the construction industry and millwork. While I held this position, Sivensa and its subsidiaries (Sidetur, Vicson, Dana and IBH) went through a strategic reorganization that involved a recognized international management consulting firm. My role required: (i) developing the scope of the review, (ii) negotiating the cost of the review, (iii) managing the process (iv) assessment of the review and (v) the implementation of the findings of the review. The purpose of this process was an evaluation and development of a Corporate Business Strategy which involved all the Sivensa subsidiaries at the light of the expected business environment. Show less



SIDOR

• Venezuela
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Long Products Export Manager

  • Dec 1998 - Jul 2000

  Sidor (then Ternium Sidor) is an integrated steel complex which produces in excess of 4 million tonnes of flat and long products. It is located in the Guayana region in the south of Venezuela. It used to be the leading steel producer not only in the Venezuela but also in the Andean Community region. Responsible of the commercial activities related to long products in the different international markets where Sidor participates. Mainly, the sales of steel wire rod products in the Andean Pact, the Caribbean and Central/North America. Direct supervision of the negotiation and follow up of all Sidor’s long steel product sales (reinforcing bars, wire rod and steel billets) in the international markets. Development and Coordination of certain commercial analysis and the commercial strategies (long products) in the markets and supervise the Sidor’s recently created commercial offices in: Houston-USA, Quito-Ecuador, Guatemala-Guatemala, Bogota-Colombia, Lima-Peru and Milan-Italy. Show less



Siderurgica del Turbio "Sidetur"

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Oct 1995 - Nov 1998

  Siderúrgica del Turbio C.A., “Sidetur” was an operating division of Sivensa (see work history 8/2000 to 2/2001). Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies for its products and markets. Development of special projects in order to improve the overall performance of the company. Siderúrgica del Turbio C.A., “Sidetur” was an operating division of Sivensa (see work history 8/2000 to 2/2001). Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies for its products and markets. Development of special projects in order to improve the overall performance of the company.



Vicson Bekaert S.A.

• Venezuela
• Fabricated Metal Products
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plant Manager

  • Dec 1994 - Sep 1995

  Vinson is a Bekaert subsidiary and a manufacturer of wire rod and cable related products.General Manager of this Vicson`s subsidiary which produces special barbed wire. In this role, I was responsible for all of the activities of this plant, including, procurement of supplies, manufacturing and ultimate sale of the products.

• Sales Manager

  • Feb 1993 - Nov 1994

  Responsible for supervision and coordination of the activities related with Vicson’s sales in the local market (more than 60% market share in the local market). Together with the coordination of a sales force also responsible of logistical functions related to sales for domestic and international markets.

• Plant Manager

  • Jun 1991 - Jan 1993

  General Manager of this Viscon subsidiary that was a start-up operation to manufacture Steel wool soap pads. Viscon ultimately made the decision to exit this business. I was responsible for the negotiation of the sale of its assets and shutdown of the remaining operations.

• Project Coordinator

  • Apr 1988 - May 1991

  Responsible for coordinating the activities related with the technical and financial evaluation, valuation, of investment projects, of Sivensa’s subsidiaries. Research and evaluation of new business opportunities for the corporation Responsible for coordinating the activities related with the technical and financial evaluation, valuation, of investment projects, of Sivensa’s subsidiaries. Research and evaluation of new business opportunities for the corporation