Ricardo
COO/Managing Director - Spain - iCEO #98753

Experience

Ricardo is an accomplished SVP & GM who oversees the international growth and performance of over 1,400 franchised hotels across 50 countries and territories. He brings extensive experience in international corporate development, corporate finance, operations, and strategy, with a proven track record of managing multibillion-dollar global transactions across diverse industries.

Major Achievements

Currently, Ricardo manages a team of about 300 members, a hotel portfolio that generates about $3.5B in gross room revenue, and has expanded the business in four new markets. In his previous role in a Fortune 10 Company, he has led more than $12B in strategic transactions (M&A) in the retail, e-commerce, fintech, robotics, logistics, autonomous and electric vehicles, film production, and healthcare sectors globally.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Consumer Goods

Energy-Oil-Gas

Leisure Industry

Professional Objectives

Function: I’m primarily interested in executive roles leading a division or business unit, as well as in Corporate Finance or Corporate Development senior positions (e.g., SVP, CFO).

Sector: Consumer Goods, Hospitality, Oil & Energy, Transportation

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: USA, European Union, Argentina

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Argentina

France

Spain

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)