Lucia Naselo
@lucianaselo
Business strategy, growth, and operations leader driving ESG and transformation for impact.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Business Strategy, Growth & Operations leader with 15+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects across consumer goods, education, consulting, and advertising. I partner with founders and C-level stakeholders to design growth strategy, improve operational efficiency, and build sustainable impact.
As an independent consultant since May 2020, I advise on business strategy, growth initiatives, ESG implementation, and organizational transformation—often including executive mentoring and stakeholder management. I also support B Corp Certification consulting and ESG assessments/roadmaps, helping teams translate ambition into measurable execution.
In my current role at Patagonia Candles as Business & Impact Strategy Lead, I lead business transformation, impact strategy, and continuous improvement, including B Corp Certification project leadership (certified Feb 2024). Previously, as Operations Director at Junior Achievement Argentina, I covered maternity leave and led 7 national educational programs, managed a 40+ person team, and reached 66,000+ beneficiaries through KPI-driven operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business & Impact Strategy Lead
Patagonia Candles
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Leads business transformation, impact strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversees B Corp certification project leadership and implements ESG and impact strategy, along with brand management and innovation/culture programs.
Business Strategy & ESG Consultant
Independent Consultant
May 2020 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Advises founders and C-level executives on business strategy, growth initiatives, ESG implementation, and organizational transformation. Provides ESG assessments and roadmap development, including B Corp certification consulting and executive mentoring.
Board Member
Mayma NGO
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Supports entrepreneurs and triple-impact businesses through mentoring and strategic guidance. Provides growth and strategic support aligned with mission-driven outcomes.
Growth Mentor
Government of Buenos Aires
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Worked as a growth mentor for the Government of Buenos Aires program. Provided mentoring to support participants during 2022–2024.
Growth Mentor
IAE Naves
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Served as a growth mentor for the IAE Naves program. Provided mentoring to support business growth initiatives over the program period.
Operations Director
Junior Achievement Argentina
May 2021 - Feb 2022 (9 months)
Covered Operations Director maternity leave, leading operations across multiple national educational programs. Managed a 40+ person team, budgets and partnerships, and implemented KPI-driven operational improvements using agile methodologies.
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Dandy Buenos Aires
Nov 2014 - Apr 2020 (5 years 5 months)
Co-founded and scaled a sustainable premium grooming and accessories brand, driving business strategy and day-to-day leadership. Managed profitability and cross-functional areas including sales, finance, HR, and operations, and led branding and marketing strategy.
Project Manager & Account Manager
Madre Buenos Aires (Mother Holdings)
Feb 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 7 months)
Managed integrated advertising projects for major brands, including project planning and ongoing client management. Coordinated production activities and budget for campaign delivery.
Production Coordinator
PromTV
Nov 2010 - Jul 2012 (1 year 8 months)
Managed production, post-production, and broadcasting operations. Supported client management and led technical team operations while controlling budgets and planning production activities.
Account Assistant & Office Manager
Santo London (WPP Group)
Nov 2009 - Sep 2010 (10 months)
Supported Vodafone and Coca-Cola account work while managing London office operations. Balanced account support with office management responsibilities in a client-facing environment.
Accounts Director
PRO – Presidential Campaign
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Led strategy execution and resource management for national political campaigns and candidates. Coordinated campaign activities with team leadership and managed stakeholders, budget, and timelines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vistage Argentina
Chair Academy, Business Leadership
2025 -
Completed the Vistage Argentina Chair Academy in 2025.
B Lab
B Certification Process Training, Impact Assessment & B Certification
2022 -
Completed training on impact assessment and the B certification process with B Lab in 2022.
IAE Business School – Universidad Austral
Small Business Directors Program, Business Leadership
2017 -
Completed the Small Business Directors Program at IAE Business School, Universidad Austral, in 2017.
Universidad Blas Pascal
Bachelor of Science in Communication, Communication
Grade: 8.22/10
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication in 2008 with a final grade of 8.22/10.
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