FEATURED CANDIDATE

Jose Miguel Pinto

Senior International Sales & Marketing Executive | Huntington Beach, CA

EXPERIENCE

An experienced marketing executive and general manager with a history of successful CPG business leadership, Jose has an exceptional performance record in turnarounds, acquisitions, business and product innovation, organizational engagement and improvement in operating efficiency. Cited on multiple occasions for his performance and leadership excellence on numerous businesses, he possesses exceptional general management skills with a proven track record reducing operating costs, increasing brand equity, improving operating margins and managing risk. He is an effective leader and has exceptional talent for recruiting, coaching and developing teams across organizations, particularly in sales, marketing and product development.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

As President and General Manager for Avon Products, Inc. Mexico, Jose returned top-line growth to a business that had been in decline for three consecutive years, reducing total SKU count 25% while improving service to independent retailers. As Area Vice President for Avon’s Andean Countries Cluster, he led the acquisition and development of the company’s subsidiary in Colombia, adding $150 million in sales, while reducing costs by 200 bps. For his efforts, he was cited twice with Achievement Awards in both 2007 and 2008. As Vice President and General Manager for The Clorox Company in Latin America, Jose turned around the Latin American division, accelerated top-line growth and tripled operating profits, delivering 10 points to gross margin through product line standardization, procurement and manufacturing efficiencies. While serving as General Manager, Latin America North for Clorox in Puerto Rico, he was responsible for start-up operations in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Panama and developed the highly successful fragranced surface cleaner category, growing that business to a $100 million franchise across Latin America. Jose was awarded the Clorox CEO Award for long-term excellence and continuous delivery of business results in 2000. As Associate Advertising Manager for Procter & Gamble Puerto Rico, Jose delivered record volume growth of 10% in the Laundry and Cleaner products category.

RECENT POSITIONS

Business Consultant 2008 - Present

President and General Manager, Mexico
Avon Products 2004 - 2008

Vice-President / General Manager, Latin America
Clorox 1993 - 2004

Associate Advertising Manager, Puerto Rico
Procter & Gamble 1985 - 1993

EDUCATION

Candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy, Oceanography-Biology,University of Washington, Seattle
Business Administration Program, Graduate School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle
Master of Science, Oceanography-Biology, University of Washington, Seattle
Bachelor of Science,Oceanography-Biology, Florida Institute of Technology,Melbourne

PERSONAL

Jose is married and has two sons and a daughter. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys boating, fishing, diving and adventure travel with his family, from exploring glaciers in Patagonia to volcanic valleys in the Canary Islands.

IN HIS OWN WORDS

"There are three areas that I am really passionate about: people, challenges and communication. I enjoy leading commercial and manufacturing teams in multiple countries and instilling in them the passion to overcome obstacles, achieve success, and enjoy success. I am comfortable working with people across cultures and organization levels, and have the management style flexibility to consistently deliver results with teams.

"I have a very analytical mind, and love to tackle challenges and solve problems with the discipline and creativity that help me find out-of-the-box solutions that win both with customers and consumers.

"I am an effective communicator and am equally comfortable in the C -suite, in the plant floor or with individuals. Also, I am very good at understanding, communicating and creating strong bonds with consumers through brands, product and advertising- be it TV, radio, print, Internet or PR.

"I have held P&L responsibility at the functional, country and division level. I have been involved in acquisitions and green-field start-ups, and have developed business strategy "walking the talk," and implementing it as well. I have implemented internal controls (SOX) and have successfully managed businesses through economic crises.

"I want to be part of the leadership team of a company that has challenging objectives and an urgency to achieve them; an organization in which teamwork, creative problem solving, speed and calculated risk are enablers; an organization where I can add value with my skills, experience and creativity, and where I can continue to learn and grow."

CPGJOBS APPRAISAL

Jose’s exceptional general management experience and breadth of accomplishment across multiple disciplines make him an extraordinary asset for organizations looking for a strong executive who can hit the ground running. His natural leadership ability and passion for delivering solid results coupled with his well-developed strategic management style will make him an invaluable member of your organization’s senior management team. Analytical, with a penchant for navigating difficult markets, Jose’s background and experience will deliver immediate, measurable results to your bottom line.

Posted 6/11/09 by CPGjoblist. For a free referral to this candidate, call (626) 535-0143.

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