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Luis Garcia Angeles

Leighton Buzzard,Central Bedfordshire

Summary

Customer centric, international, senior professional with expertise in strategic decision-making in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments driving impactful change and scaling complex operations with a consultative mindset and a strong focus on creating value for the customer.


Stakeholder leadership, leveraging trilingual proficiency to drive operational delivery and business analysis. Proven track record in change management and project leadership, offering financial insight and coaching for development. Committed to creative adaptability, aiming to enhance organisational effectiveness through innovative solutions.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Solutions & Partner Success

Ocado Technology
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
03.2018 - Current

Leading capability roadmap for international retail clients, aligning business objectives with the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP).

  • Spain: Directed end-to-end OSP implementation across ecommerce, automated warehousing fulfilment, and Last Mile solutions for 80+ hypermarkets.
  • Conducted thorough analyses on system performance to ensure optimal functionality and user experience.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance partner success through effective collaboration and communication.
  • Saudi Arabia: Aligned client business requirements with OSP capabilities for effective platform configuration.
  • Developed comprehensive solutions that addressed client requirements and improved operational efficiencies.
  • France: Led Ocado’s first international OSP deployment and automated customer fulfilment centre outside the UK.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project success and align objectives with organisational goals.

Head of Business Change and Innovation

Saint Gobain
Coventry, West Midlands
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Led Midlands and East programme, coordinating strategy for sustainable growth and operational initiatives.
  • Prepared and presented new business opportunities, securing C-level stakeholder buy-in.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives, leading to enhanced operational effectiveness.
  • Defined and delivered organisational development and change management projects.
  • Coached regional teams in strategic planning, business improvement diagnosis, and change management.
  • Oversaw project management processes to ensure timely delivery of business transformation initiatives.
  • Championed adoption of new technologies and systems to streamline business operations.

Cofounder & President

BocaMexa
Paris, France
01.2008 - 10.2012
  • Secured €200K investment by crafting detailed business and financial plans for investor presentations.
  • Achieved 19% revenue growth while increasing gross margin to above 65% through targeted process improvements.
  • Coordinated marketing campaigns to effectively engage target audiences and drive sales.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies to streamline business processes.
  • Oversaw financial planning and budgeting to ensure sustainable business practices.
  • Spearheaded the launch of bocamexa.com in 2009, focusing on user flow diagrams and content development.
  • Enhanced online platform to elevate design quality, boost transaction capabilities, and enrich customer engagement.

EMEA Category and Business Analysis Manager

Lexmark International
Paris, France
06.2005 - 10.2007
  • Led cross-functional teams to analyse emerging trends, identify growth opportunities, and develop strategic insights to influence business decisions
  • Managed data analytics projects to support product categorisation and pricing strategies.
  • Developed comprehensive reports to guide decision-making for product lifecycle management.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to refine category strategies and enhance product offerings.

Applications Engineer

ATEQ Group
Queretero, Mexico
03.1998 - 08.2004
  • Participated in operational planning for subsidiary office in Mexico during initial phases.
  • Actively contributed to marketing, accounting, branding, and hiring for successful branch launch.
  • Developed new business opportunities, maximising sales revenue from existing clients.
  • Expanded customer base by targeting new market segments.
    Managed projects focused on leak, flow, pressure, and process control.
  • Oversaw technical services including instrument repair, calibration, quoting, and machine installation.
  • Created and maintained a database of internal market opportunities and competitive trends.
  • Reported data analysis results to stakeholders in France on a monthly basis.

Quality Engineer

Condumex
Queretero, Mexico
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and drive compliance with industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented quality control procedures to identify and rectify defects in manufacturing processes.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and audits to ensure adherence to quality specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and facilitate continuous improvement efforts.

Education

Master International Business - Business Management

Grenoble Ecole de Management
Grenoble, France
09.2004 - 07.2006

Master of Business Administration - Business Management

Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro
Queretero, Mexico
09.1998 - 07.2000

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro
Queretero, Mexico
09.1990 - 07.1995

Skills

  • Trilingual proficiency
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Stakeholder leadership
  • Operational delivery
  • Business analysis
  • Change management
  • Project leadership
  • Financial insight
  • Coaching and development
  • Creative adaptability

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Senior Solutions & Partner Success

Ocado Technology
03.2018 - Current

Head of Business Change and Innovation

Saint Gobain
01.2013 - 12.2017

Cofounder & President

BocaMexa
01.2008 - 10.2012

EMEA Category and Business Analysis Manager

Lexmark International
06.2005 - 10.2007

Master International Business - Business Management

Grenoble Ecole de Management
09.2004 - 07.2006

Master of Business Administration - Business Management

Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro
09.1998 - 07.2000

Applications Engineer

ATEQ Group
03.1998 - 08.2004

Quality Engineer

Condumex
01.1995 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro
09.1990 - 07.1995
Luis Garcia Angeles