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Juan Rueda

@juanrueda

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Results-driven operations leader with 15+ years of experience.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, values diversity, and offers opportunities for growth.

I'm an operations and strategy professional with over 15 years of experience in building and optimizing high-performance teams and business operations across Latin America and the U.S. My career has been dedicated to leading end-to-end operations and cross-functional teams in diverse environments, including startups and social enterprises. I excel in designing scalable systems and aligning operational strategies with business growth.

In my recent role as Chief Performance Officer at ACCESO, I led finance and operations across five countries, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring regulatory compliance. I successfully directed cross-border expansions and secured significant funding to support smallholder finance programs. My previous experiences include serving as General Manager at AGRÍCOLA PACÍFICO SUR, where I established finance and operations from the ground up, focusing on rural hiring and diversity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Performance Officer

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ACCESO

Feb 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Led finance and operations across five countries, optimizing resource allocation and performance management. Oversaw a $25MM budget and ensured regulatory compliance while directing cross-border expansion and improving procurement systems.

Finance Management Operations Management Budgeting Regulatory Compliance Cross Border Expansion Performance Management Team Leadership Financial Reporting Vendor Management

General Manager

AGRÍCOLA PACÍFICO SUR (APS)

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)

Established and led finance and operations for the country office, building enterprise structure from scratch. Scaled workforce significantly while ensuring compliance with regulations and developing financial reporting tools.

Finance Management Compliance Team Building Financial Reporting Procurement Tax Strategy

General Manager

ACCESO

Aug 2016 - Jan 2022 (5 years 5 months)

Managed end-to-end operations and finance for Colombia, aligning business goals with operational strategy. Secured significant funding and launched an eCommerce business line to drive revenue growth.

Operations Management Financial Strategy Team Leadership Ecommerce Vendor Management Revenue

Regional Controller

ACCESO

Aug 2016 - Jun 2020 (3 years 10 months)

Oversaw cross-border budget management and compliance across multiple countries. Managed due diligence and accounting procedures while leading project implementation and impact tracking.

Budget Management Compliance Due Diligence Implementation Reporting

Co-Founder and Project Manager

4EJES CONSULTORES

Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Built a consulting practice advising energy companies on sustainable strategy and stakeholder engagement. Designed corporate sustainability roadmaps aligned with international ESG standards.

Strategic Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Community Engagement Public Affairs Project Management Team Leadership

Sustainable Corporate Strategy Lead Consultant

BSD CONSULTING

Mar 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 7 months)

Designed sustainability integration strategies and ESG audits for clients across various industries. Focused on stakeholder engagement and operational risk management.

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Project Management Strategy Operations Team Leadership

Corporate Sustainability Coordinator

GRUPO ENERGÍA DE BOGOTÁ (GEB)

Sep 2013 - Apr 2015 (1 year 7 months)

Integrated ESG frameworks into corporate strategy and led regional stakeholder engagement. Designed sustainability plans aligned with international standards.

ESG Integration Corporate Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Compliance Risk Management Reporting Team Coordination

Lead Engineer on Green Building (LEED)

SETRI SUSTENTABILIDAD SAS

Jan 2011 - Nov 2011 (10 months)

Provided advisory services on green building projects, focusing on LEED certification and sustainable practices in construction.

Green Building LEED Sustainability Consulting Project Management Advisory Team Collaboration Risk Assessment Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master of Science, Sustainable Infrastructure

2008 - 2010

Completed a Master's degree focusing on sustainable infrastructure, emphasizing the integration of sustainability principles in engineering practices.

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

2002 - 2008

Grade: Graduated with honors

Graduated with honors in Industrial Engineering, gaining a solid foundation in engineering principles, project management, and operational efficiency.