We help grocery stores build, expand, grow, change, and everything in between.

Takeoff is bridging the gap between retail and technology.

Our technology was developed by grocers, for grocers.

Our eGrocery solution was created with the grocer and the shopper in mind. Grocery is an incredibly complex industry, and our products are unlike any other: they are low-value, perishable, heavy, and low-margin. Our automated solution is flexible enough to manage these complexities. We ensure the correct picking method for the correct product!
Takeoff was founded in the fall of 2016 by José Vicente Aguerrevere and Max Pedró. Both Max and José bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for grocery from over a decade of executive experience in the grocery industry.  Since then, Takeoff has flourished.  We are at over 100 employees and growing!

Our board members

Annette Franqui
Board Member
Annette Franqui
Board Member
Michael Chu
Board Member
Michael Chu
Board Member
Woods Staton
Board Member
Woods Staton
Board Member
Juan Simón Mendoza
Board Member
Juan Simón Mendoza
Board Member
James McCann
Advisory Board Member
James McCann
Advisory Board Member

Meet our leadership team

José Vicente Aguerrevere
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
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José Vicente Aguerrevere
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO

Seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for retail, and an aptitude for disrupting industries

Prior roles include:
  • Día Día Supermarkets, Founder, Chairman & CEO
  • Harvard Business School Entrepreneur in Residence
  • Booz Allen & Hamilton, Principal
  • Procter & Gamble, Marketing Executive

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Academic awards include:
  • M.B.A Harvard Business School
  • Graduated with highest honors as a Baker Scholar in 2002
  • B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Simón Bolívar University

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Recognized as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the World Economic Forum’s Schwab Foundation
Max Pedró
Co-Founder & President
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Max Pedró
Co-Founder & President

eCommerce and Financial Services entrepreneur and executive with a strong track record of transforming industries and re-imagining retail

Prior roles include:
  • Walmart, Vice PresidentWells Fargo
  • Senior Vice PresidentMcKinsey & Company
  • Senior Engagement ManagerCitigroup
  • Vice President, Head of Underwriting‍
Academic awards include:
  • M.B.A Harvard Business School
  • Graduated with highest honors as a Baker Scholar in 2002
  • Masters of Finance, Universidad del CEMA
  • B.S Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires

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Zach LaValley
Chief Technology Officer
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Zach LaValley
Chief Technology Officer

Proven technology leader with extensive experience in application development, security, and software engineering.

Prior roles include:
  • athenahealth, Vice President of Engineering
  • Motus Corporation, Co-founder and Head of Engineering

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Academic awards include:
  • M. Eng., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mitchell Freeman
Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance
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Mitchell Freeman
Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance

Deep experience in corporate strategy, corporate transformation, due diligence, and mergers and acquisitions in the technology, industrials, and private equity industries.

Prior roles include:
  • Wayfair, Director of Global Supply Chain Integration
  • Bain & Company, Principal

Academic awards include:
  • M.B.A. The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (Palmer Scholar)
  • B.S. in Computer Science at Stanford University

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Alfredo Millán
Chief Product Officer
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Alfredo Millán
Chief Product Officer

Proven leader with extensive experience in e-commerce, supply chain and product development.

Prior roles include:
  • Wayfair, Planning Manager
  • Easy Taxi, Rocket Internet GmbH, Country Manager
  • Fortna, Supply Chain Consultant

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Academic awards include:
  • M.B.A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Universidad Catolica A. Bello

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Curt Avallone
Chief Business Officer
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Curt Avallone
Chief Business Officer

Strong C-level exec with experience in grocery, drug, and mass merchandise.

Prior roles include:
  • Giant Eagle, General Manager of Digital Channels
  • Kmart, Chief Marketing Officer
  • CVS.com, General Manager
  • Ahold/Peapod.com, General Manager
  • HEB Gasoline and Ahold Fuel Division, Founder

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Academic awards include:
  • M.B.A. Harvard Business School

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Tech leadership

Yevgeny Balter
Vice President of Engineering & President of Takeoff Ukraine, LLC
Yevgeny Balter
Vice President of Engineering & President of Takeoff Ukraine, LLC
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Yevgeny Balter
Vice President of Engineering & President of Takeoff Ukraine, LLC

Leader in Management, Strategic Planning, Quality Management, and Project Management.

Prior roles include:
  • Smart Lab (SmartTouch POS), Founder, CEO, CTO
  • DP Interzvyazok, Team Lead

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Academic awards include:
  • Master in Administrative Management, Kyiv University of Market Relations
  • M.S. in Applied Math, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

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James Collins
VP of Engineering, Technology Operations & Systems Engineering
James Collins
VP of Engineering, Technology Operations & Systems Engineering
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James Collins
VP of Engineering, Technology Operations & Systems Engineering

Technology Architect with over 25 years of demonstrated leadership in the Information Technology, Financial, and Health Service industries.

Prior roles include:
  • athenahealth, Director of Infrastructure Architecture
  • BMC BladeLogic, Product Manager
  • Putnam Investments, Technical Expert, Server Engineering

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Academic awards include:
  • B.S. in Computer Science, University of Maryland at College Park

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Iaroslav Levkov
Chief Information Security Officer
Iaroslav Levkov
Chief Information Security Officer
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Iaroslav Levkov
Chief Information Security Officer

Over 20 years of experience in IT, networks, and cybersecurity from engineering to architecture in public, e-commerce, industrial, financial, and telecommunication service provider industries.

Prior roles include:
  • MageMojo, LLC, Chief Information Security Officer
  • Hewlett-Packard, Master Solutions Architect
  • Cisco Systems, Channel Technical Development Manager

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Academic awards include:
  • ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
  • ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
  • M.E. in Computer Systems and Networks, KNTU
  • B.S. in Computer Science, KNTU

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Giovanni Savoca
Vice President of MFC Engineering
Giovanni Savoca
Vice President of MFC Engineering
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Giovanni Savoca
Vice President of MFC Engineering

Leader who has developed multifunctional strategies integrating Automation and IT Solutions for national and international companies.

Prior roles include:
  • OGITEK SAS, Co-Founder and Director
  • Pretium Consultores, S.A., Latin America, Director 
  • Dia Dia Supermercados C.A., IT Director
  • GlobalWebTek, Latin America/Europe, Co-Founder and President
  • INTESA, Latin America, BP Business Solutions

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Academic awards include:
  • M.Sc. in Control Engineering, Universidad de los Andes
  • M.S.E. in Engineering Management, Stanford University
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Universidad Metropolitana

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David Chang
Director of Engineering
David Chang
Director of Engineering
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David Chang
Director of Engineering

Experienced servant leader with a passion for building diverse teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Prior roles include:
  • davidianstyle.com, Web Developer
  • athenahealth, Director of Engineering

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Academic awards include:
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Tufts University

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Francis Maruca
Director of Engineering, Release Management
Francis Maruca
Director of Engineering, Release Management
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Francis Maruca
Director of Engineering, Release Management

Accomplished Software QA professional with hands-on experience developing and executing complex test strategies.

Prior roles include:
  • Hitachi Vantara, AI/ML Senior Manager Software QA
  • Nasuni, Director of QA
  • Camiant, QA Manager

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Academic awards include:
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Westfield State College

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Itesh Shah
Director of Corporate IT
Itesh Shah
Director of Corporate IT
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Itesh Shah
Director of Corporate IT

Tech-savvy and accomplished executive with 20 years of proven success in initiating, innovating, and transforming organizational IT functions.

Prior roles include:
  • SilverRail, Global Corporate IT Manager
  • The Cavan Group, IT Project Manager
  • iGate-Patni, Manager

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Academic awards include:
  • A.S. in Electronics and Communications Engineering

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Matthew Mahoney
Director of Engineering
Matthew Mahoney
Director of Engineering
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Matthew Mahoney
Director of Engineering

Engineering leader with over 10 years of experience in various technology-related fields.

Prior roles include:
  • Wayfair, Associate Director, Identity and Access Management
  • Wayfair, Associate Director, Solutions Engineering
  • Wayfair, Manager of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Academic awards include:
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Bridgewater State University

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Daniel Kirsch
Director of Engineering
Daniel Kirsch
Director of Engineering
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Daniel Kirsch
Director of Engineering

Technology leader with over 20 years of experience in software development across security, hosted desktops & servers, applicant tracking & customer relationship management systems.

Prior roles include:
  • Citrix Systems, Senior Manager, Product Development
  • Bullhorn, Director of Engineering
  • Threat Stack, Director of Engineering

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Academic awards include:
  • B.S. in Architecture, Northeastern University

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Sean Ford
Director of Engineering
Sean Ford
Director of Engineering
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Sean Ford
Director of Engineering

Tech leader with background in Software Engineering, Healthcare IT, Solution Architecture, SaaS Integrations, and Product Data Pools.

Prior roles include:
  • Salsify, Senior Manager - Solution Engineering
  • SessionM, Director of Integration Engineering
  • TechTarget, Solution Architect - Custom Initiatives


Academic awards include:
  • B.S. in Management Information Systems, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Maksym Klymyshyn
Director of Engineering
Maksym Klymyshyn
Director of Engineering
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Maksym Klymyshyn
Director of Engineering

Tech-savvy leader with over 15 years of experience in e-commerce and e-grocery industries.

Prior roles include:
  • CartFresh and Zakaz.ua, Chief Technology Officer
  • Upwork, Lead Software Developer
  • Sonettic, Co-founder, Software Developer

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Academic awards include:

Product leadership

Mary Kaufman
Vice President, Product
Mary Kaufman
Vice President, Product
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Mary Kaufman
Vice President, Product

Supply chain product innovation leader with more than 20 years of experience.

Prior roles include:
  • Wayfair, Director of Operations, Product Innovation
  • CSC Consulting, Partner

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Academic awards include:
  • B.A. in Engineering Sciences, Dartmouth College
Adele Housley
Head Agile Coach
Adele Housley
Head Agile Coach
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Adele Housley
Head Agile Coach

Experienced Agile Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry.

Prior roles include:
  • Yorkshire Building Society, Agile Coach
  • Audi, Agile Coach
  • Sky TV, Head of Agile Delivery
  • Sky B&G, Head Scrum Master

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Academic awards include:
  • CIPS Procurement & Supply Chain
  • B.A. in Social Sciences, Westminster University

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Matt Verminski
Hardware Strategy Advisor
Matt Verminski
Hardware Strategy Advisor
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Matt Verminski
Hardware Strategy Advisor

Entrepreneur, innovator, and leader with over 20 years of experience building and leading high performance teams delivering state-of-the-art, customer focused products under tight timelines.

Prior roles include:
  • Desktop Metal, VP of Engineering
  • Amazon Robotics, VP Hardware Architecture
  • Kiva Systems, VP of Hardware Engineering
  • PowerAdvocate, Director
  • mimio, Director of Systems Engineering, Co-founder


Academic awards include:
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Tufts University


Matt holds 40 U.S. patents to date.
Alejandro Lecuna
Design Philosophy
Alejandro Lecuna
Design Philosophy
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Alejandro Lecuna
Design Philosophy

Strategic Designer and Researcher with over 25 years of experience conceiving, leading and launching strategic innovations, products and brands in Europe and America.

Prior roles include:
  • Consultant for Design Driven Innovation. Clients include Auchan, Smart Cars (Daimler) Fisherman’s Friends, Head and Swarovski.
  • Co-Founder of the HPIX. The innovation accelerator at the Hasso-Plattner-Institute in Potsdam, Germany.
  • Professor for Design Fundamentals and Innovation, University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany.

Alejandro  teaches Business Design regularly in Germany and Europe, Oxford, China and Mexico.


Academic awards include:
  • M.A. in Experimental Media. University of the Arts Berlin
  • M.A. in Visual Communication, University of the Arts Berlin

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Gopal Shenoy
Director of Product Management
Gopal Shenoy
Director of Product Management
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Gopal Shenoy
Director of Product Management

Highly accomplished product leader with 25 years of experience leading product teams that launched very successful B2B and B2C products for global markets.

Prior roles include:
  • Skillsoft, Vice President of Product Management
  • Toast, Director of Product Management
  • Alignable, Vice President of Product
  • Care.com, Senior Director of International Products
Academic awards include:
  • M.S. in Software Engineering, Brandeis University
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, NITK

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Chris Myers
Director & Lead, Technical Program Management
Chris Myers
Director & Lead, Technical Program Management
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Chris Myers
Director & Lead, Technical Program Management

Technical Program leader with over 8 years of experience executing complex cross-functional technical projects at scale in an enterprise space and a deep knowledge of agile methodologies.

Prior roles include:
  • athenahealth, Director, Technical Program Management
  • athenahealth, Product Innovation Manager
  • AT&T Mobility, Project Manager
  • West Monroe Partners, Experienced Consultant


Academic awards include:

B.A. in Business and Economics, University of Puget Sound

Gary Hao
Data Science and Analytics Senior Manager
Gary Hao
Data Science and Analytics Senior Manager
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Gary Hao
Data Science and Analytics Senior Manager

Leader with extensive experience building and leading high-performance teams focusing on data science, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning across different industries.

Prior roles include:
  • Ernst & Young, Manager, Digital, Data & Analytics
  • Ernst & Young, Senior Consultant, Advanced Analytics

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Academic awards include:
  • M.S. in Statistics, Michigan State University
  • B.S. in Finance, Central University of Finance and Economics

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Anagha Prasad
Director of Business Analytics
Anagha Prasad
Director of Business Analytics
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Anagha Prasad
Director of Business Analytics

Over 10 years of experience in cross-functional project management, data and analytics, corporate strategy, and commercial due diligence, with expertise in the consumer products and technology sectors.

Prior roles include:
  • EY-Parthenon, Senior Consultant
  • Cambridge Innovation Center, Innovation Ecosystems Policy Lead
  • Mintz, Project Analyst


Academic awards include:
  • M.B.A. The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
  • B.A. in French Studies and International Relations, Brown University (Phi Beta Kappa, graduated magna cum laude)

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Alex Pankhurst
Director of Product
Alex Pankhurst
Director of Product
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Alex Pankhurst
Director of Product

Product leader specializing in end-to end supply chain solutions and team building.

Prior roles include:
  • Wayfair, Senior Product Manager
  • Wayfair, Internal Consulting Analyst

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Academic awards include:
  • B.A. in Business Economics, Brown University

Ops and Deployment leadership

Devlyn Brisson
VP of Operations
Devlyn Brisson
VP of Operations
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Devlyn Brisson
VP of Operations

Collaborative leader with a track record of driving results and building highly effective teams comprised of diverse individuals with different skills and viewpoints.

Prior roles include:
  • Wayfair, General Manager, Supplier Fulfillment Operations
  • Wayfair, Senior Director of Category Management

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Academic awards include:
  • B.A. in Political Science, Plymouth State University

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Paul Martel
Vice President Implementation
Paul Martel
Vice President Implementation
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Paul Martel
Vice President Implementation

Operations leader with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, e-commerce, and startup operations.

Prior roles include:
  • Google Express, Operations Leader & Senior Programs Manager
  • Amazon, Senior Programs Manager, Fulfillment
  • Cardinal Health, Director of Operations

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Academic awards include:
  • M.B.A. Loyola University of Chicago
  • B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy

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Juan Carlos Vivas
Head of Construction
Juan Carlos Vivas
Head of Construction
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Juan Carlos Vivas
Head of Construction

Leader with over 20 years of experience in retail construction, 15 years of experience in supermarket construction, including building stores, distribution centers, gas stations, remodel programs, and shopping centers.

Prior roles include:
Academic awards include:
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, Northeastern University
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Universidad de los Andes

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Brandon Douglas
Director of Technical Services
Brandon Douglas
Director of Technical Services
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Brandon Douglas
Director of Technical Services

Experienced director with a demonstrated history of diverse global team leadership.

Prior roles include:
  • athenahealth, Director of Customer Operations
  • Joint Ventures Physical Therapy, Director of Operations
  • Brown Brothers Harriman, Senior Client Service Manager

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Academic awards include:
  • B.A. in Political Science and Government, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

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Heather Hall
Director of Field Operations
Heather Hall
Director of Field Operations
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Heather Hall
Director of Field Operations

Operations leader experienced in building collaborative and diverse teams that provide scalable results.

Prior roles include:
  • Wayfair, Head of NA Last Mile Transportation (Large Parcel)
  • Wayfair, Associate Director, Head of Wayfair Delivers


Academic awards include:
  • M.B.A. Dartmouth College, The Tuck School of Business
  • B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science, Boston College


Admin leadership

Nicolas Valenzuela
Head of Administration
Nicolas Valenzuela
Head of Administration
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Nicolas Valenzuela
Head of Administration

Highly accomplished and goal-driven Business Manager with global experience in Finance, Revenue Management, Pricing, Contract Negotiations and M&A.

Prior roles include:
  • Walmart, Director of Financial Services
  • American Airlines, Team Lead, Revenue Management

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Academic awards include:
  • M.B.A. Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
  • M.E.M. McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University
  • B.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Buenos Aires

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Gregory Chartier
Senior Director, Accounting
Gregory Chartier
Senior Director, Accounting
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Gregory Chartier
Senior Director, Accounting

Seasoned accounting and finance professional with over 12 years of experience across a variety of industries.

Prior roles include:
  • F-Prime Capital, Director of Finance
  • Highfields Capital, Portfolio Accountant
  • Iora Health, Accounting Manager

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Academic awards include:
  • C.P.A. licensed in the State of Massachusetts
  • M.S. in Accounting, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
  • B.B.A. in Accounting, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

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Priscilla Rojas
Director of Internal Audit & Compliance
Priscilla Rojas
Director of Internal Audit & Compliance
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Priscilla Rojas
Director of Internal Audit & Compliance

Over 16 years of audit, compliance, and consulting experience in over 12 countries. Passionate leader supporting diversity, women, and the arts.

Prior roles include:
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Associate Director, Internal Audit
  • John Hancock Financial Services, Senior Audit Manager, Investments
  • State Street Corporation, Assistant Vice President, Operations Transformation and Restructuring
Academic awards include:
  • ISO 27001 Information Security Lead Auditor
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), The Institute of Internal Auditors
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), ACFE
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
  • B.S. in Accounting, DePaul University
Edgar Arciniegas
Treasurer
Edgar Arciniegas
Treasurer
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Edgar Arciniegas
Treasurer

Finance professional with over 10 years of experience across different industries and regions.

Prior roles include:
  • Crown Wine & Spirits, Finance/Operations Lead
  • Hard Rock Cafe, Retail & Finance Assistant Manager
  • Dia Dia Supermercados C.A., Treasury Operations Coordinator
Academic awards include:
  • C.T.P. Northwestern University
  • M.B.A. Essentials, The London School of Economics and Political Science
  • B.A. in Economics, University of Massachusetts, Boston

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