My leadership style

I am a leader who embodies experience, professionalism, and dedication, with a focus on fostering meaningful connections. Patience and perseverance form the foundation of my approach, guiding teams through challenges while maintaining a steady and thoughtful presence. In essence, I am a force multiplier.

My strengths start with active listening and understanding what is said and the nuances behind it. I translate my understanding into storytelling that inspires action by making the complex relatable. I recognize and uplift collaborative efforts, balancing public acknowledgment with individual appreciation, and ensure cohesion through careful observation and honest feedback. This is how I build environments where innovation thrives, and people feel valued.

In a nutshell

Juan has led the launch of new experiences impacting thousands of users globally, developed and scaled product teams from inception, executed comprehensive rebrands and redesigns, and directed complex product strategies with agility for international corporations from Europe, the USA, and Latin America.

With a strong background in Product Management, Product Design, Agile coaching, and Management, he has successfully worked with agile teams and overseen the work of distributed product teams internationally, ensuring seamless collaboration and high-impact outcomes across regions.

As a startup founder who ran his own agency for many years, Juan navigated the challenges and rewards of building a business from the ground up. In addition, I participated as a co-founder in several startups, from PropTech and Life Sciences to Trade Show Apps. Ultimately, this experience helped leverage his knowledge to build several Corporate Ventures at BCG Digital Ventures (now BCG X) and later on at McKinsey & Company. Over the years, he honed his skills in scaling operations, fostering client relationships, and leading a diverse team while adapting to evolving industry demands.

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→ Professional experience spans from startups and non-profits to Fortune 500 firms, with expertise in B2C and B2B markets across sectors including Life Sciences, New Venture Building, PropTech, FinTech, Horeca, Mobility, Delivery, and large Digital Transformation projects.

→ Directed distributed, global teams of individual contributors and managers across multiple functions, including Product Management, Product Design, Content Design, User Research, Design Systems, Branding, and Operations.

→ International experience across North America (New York, Florida), Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, and Italy), and South America (Dominican Republic and Costa Rica).

→ Holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design from Parsons School of Design and Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees from Altos de Chavon – The School of Design.

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