J. Summer Rogers
President
BS Molecular Biology / Bioengineering – UCSD, San Diego, CA.
International Baccalaureate Scholar
International business professional since 2006.
Verticals of expertise: Startups, Technology, Consumer Products, Food/Beverage, Pharma/Biotech.
Areas / fields of expertise: Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Operations.
Regions of expertise: USA, Latin America, EU
Number of countries visited: 9
Other career accomplishments:
- Award-winning startup CEO and entrepreneur.
- Launched products and services for new and niche markets in food/beverage, digital health, artificial intelligence, clinical trials, fitness, and medical tourism.
Eric Gomez
CEO
BS Mechanical Engineering – UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.
MBA Real Estate Finance – McCombs School of Business. University of Texas. Austin, TX.
International business professional since 2003.
Verticals of expertise: CPG, cannabis, real estate, technology.
Areas / fields of expertise: Strategy, management, M&A, finance, distribution.
Regions of expertise: Latin America, Africa, Western Europe.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Portuguese.
Countries lived in: USA, Mexico.
Number of countries visited: 44
Other career accomplishments:
- Data-com engineer for fortune 50 companies AT&T and Verizon.
- Asset manager for global industrial REIT ProLogis.
- Founder/CEO of CSD16 (cannabis seed-stage investment fund).
- Investor/manager of portfolio of tech, health, CPG, and fashion companies.
- Board member / advisor / mentor for various seed-stage companies.
Ryan Hyland
Director of Sales
BS Finance – ASU, Tempe, AZ.
MBA Global Business – McCombs School of Business, University of Texas, Austin,TX.
International business professional since 2006.
Verticals of expertise: CPG, sporting goods, apparel, retail, real estate.
Areas / fields of expertise: Management, strategy, operations, distribution.
Regions of expertise: Latin America, Korea.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish.
Countries lived in: USA, Mexico, Panama, Korea.
Number of countries visited: 28
Other career accomplishments:
- Oversaw restructure of TaylorMade adidas Golf in Latin America – implemented online B2B platform for distributors which became global benchmark.
- Brand separation strategy from global adidas and most profitable region two years in a row at TaylorMade Korea.
- Brand separation strategy from global adidas and most profitable region two years in a row at TaylorMade Korea.
- Consultant for both US and Korean brands looking for entry/guidance into LATAM markets.
Alejandro Vargas
Director, International Sales
BA – Universidad Iberoamericana. Mexico City, Mexico.
International business professional since 1985.
Verticals of expertise: CPG (snacks, beverages, grocery, club-store).
Areas / fields of expertise: Sales, market development, private labels, multicultural products.
Regions of expertise: Latin America, USA, Asia, Europe.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish.
Countries lived in: Mexico, Spain, USA.
Number of countries visited: 48
Other career accomplishments:
- Negotiated and developed a Joint Venture with Nissho Iwai Japan for Jusco Retail Supermarket, developed their “25yr Anniversary” Valencia Orange Juice from Mexico & introduced “California OJ” brand to the retail and Foodservice.
- Developed new channels of distribution in South East Asia.
- Trainer for Quality Assurance from the Japan Union of Scientific Engineering.
- Developed new channels of distribution in US, Central & South America for Ybarra Brand products.
- Build up brands for International market: Catalina Wine Cooler & Acapulco Wine Cooler for USA and Europe.
Gui Cunha
Manager, Partner Relations
BA International Business – SDSU, San Diego, CA.
International business professional since 2012.
Verticals of expertise: Logistics, CPG.
Areas / fields of expertise: Operations, route + business development, shipping pricing, new business onboarding.
Regions of expertise: North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Portuguese.
Countries lived in: USA, Brazil, Argentina.
Number of countries visited: 8
Emilia Manzaneque
BS – ITESM. Querétaro, México.
MBA Candidate – Rady School of Management, UCSD. San Diego, CA.
International business professional since 2015.
Verticals of expertise: CPG.
Areas / fields of expertise: Market research.
Regions of expertise: Latin America.
Languages spoken: Spanish, English, Italian.
Countries lived in: Mexico, Spain, Italy, USA
Number of countries visited: 30+
Rafael Gutiérrez
Director, Business Development
DI BS – Universidad Iberoamericana. Mexico City, Mexico.
International business professional since 1985.
Verticals of expertise: Key accounts & corporate sales – food & beverages commercial equipment.
Areas / fields of expertise: Sales & Mkt., market & product development, Industrial design & manufacture.
Regions of expertise: Mexico, USA, EU, South America, Central America & Caribbean.
Languages spoken: Spanish, English.
Countries lived in: Mexico, USA.
Number of countries visited: 25
Other career accomplishments:
Industrial designer experienced in commercial equipment for food & beverage industry, supermarket & C-stores, restaurants & hotel chains. Highly emphasis on a customer service relationship. Proficient in international and domestic markets sales, strategic markets positioning, territory growth & development, key customer retention, selling strategies, organizational leadership and team building work. Successful commercial relationship with International leader Key Accounts & Global Groups as ALSEA, OXXO, SORIANA, HEB, WALMART, COCA COLA, PEPSI, POSTOBON and POLAR BEER.
Raul Gomez
Max InterAmericas Team
BS – UC Berkeley
MBA – UC Berkeley Haas
45 years of experience in international trade.
Regions of expertise: Central America, South America, Africa, Western Europe
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Countries lived in: USA, Mexico
Number of countries visited: 45
Other career accomplishments: Senior corporate office for major banks in USA and Mexico: Citibank, Manufacturers Hanover, American Express, Bancomer, Comermex, Banpais, investment banker specializing in M&A work in Mexico selling companies and large public multi-million dollar debt placements in New York and London for a multinational US consumer products company and for a television joint venture between News Corp and Televisa.
Frank Paredes
Max InterAmericas Team
Professional Engineer
17 years of experience in international trade.
Regions of expertise: Central America, South America, China, Western Europe.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish.
Countries lived in: USA.
Number of countries visited: 40
Other career accomplishments: Civil engineer for Ninyo & Moore, an ENR Top 500 Design Firm.
Agustin Marquez
Max InterAmericas Team
CPA & MBA
40 years of experience in international trade.
Regions of expertise: Mexico, Central America, South America.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish.
Countries lived in: Mexico.
Number of countries visited: 27
Other career accomplishments: General Director, Banks Financial Companies, General Manager Tropicana Peninsular: Mexico West Region.
Damian Geleyns
Partner – CTG
Bachelor of Law – University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
Master of Commerce – University of Queensland, Australia.
International business professional since 2005.
Brands represented: Guarana Antartica, San Miguel, Coopers Beer, Full Circle, Crown Whisky, Shake Cocktails, Sinfire Whisky, Glengarry Whisky, Dinda, Feinkost.
Regions of expertise: Asia (China, India, Thailand), South America (Brazil, Paraguay), North America (Canada), Europe (Ireland), Oceania (New Zealand, Australia).
Languages spoken: English, Portuguese.
Countries lived in: New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, USA, United Kingdom.
Number of countries visited: 17
Other career accomplishments: Founder of China Trade Gateway/Global Trade Gateway.
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