David Alberto Alarcón Peñaloza
@davidalbertoalarcnpe
Dynamic executive with 22+ years in multinational operations and growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic executive with over 22 years of experience leading multinational operations and driving growth across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, distribution, financial services, and FinTech. My expertise lies in aligning strategies with market demands, optimizing operations, and building high-performing teams. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, which has enabled me to effectively navigate diverse markets and cultures.
Throughout my career, I have successfully orchestrated M&A activities, driven IPOs on major stock exchanges, and delivered customer-focused lifecycle solutions across Latin America, the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Notably, as the CEO of RedAgro SA, I increased sales by 25% and improved EBITDA significantly. My strategic leadership has consistently resulted in enhanced operational efficiencies and substantial revenue growth.
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Investment Banking & FinTech Consultant
Diaz & Besil & MoneyWays FinTech
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Currently consulting on leasing, renting, factoring, and structuring business operations worth USD$300 million in Bogotá, Colombia.
Chief Executive Officer
RedAgro SA & Serviganados SAS
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Led a veterinary pharmaceutical distributor, increasing sales by 25% and improving EBITDA from 8% to 13.4% through optimized operations.
VP Senior Operations
Flora Growth Corporation
Sep 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years)
Orchestrated M&A activities and drove the company's IPO on Nasdaq, expanding sales significantly across multiple regions.
Chief Financial Officer
Quibi Pharma Lab
Sep 2018 - Aug 2019 (11 months)
Directed financial strategy and managed sales initiatives, overseeing USD$24M in sales and implementing digital transformation.
Chief Operations Officer
La Equidad Seguros OC
Aug 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years)
Led initiatives to improve operational efficiency, increasing productivity by 75% and implementing a Shared Services Center.
LAC Operations & Program Manager
AIG Seguros LATAM
Jan 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years 7 months)
Designed a Shared Services Center, achieving a significant reduction in operational costs and increasing sales over three years.
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