Elias Ventura

“Highly motivated professional with expertise in software implementation, technology, consulting, and project management. Proven track record of optimizing business performance. Skilled in developing and executing strategic initiatives, leveraging digital solutions, and delivering impactful projects in global organizations. Strong analytical and business judgment to translate data into actionable insights. Committed to innovation, efficiency, and exceptional client satisfaction.”

2022 – PRESENT | AVATURE

CONSULTING MANAGER EMEA | SPAIN

Managed a team of 15 consultants, associates, project managers, integration analysts, UX portal design development and testing professionals.

Lead international projects for software implementation (SaaS) for top tier multinational companies such as Victoria’s Secret, Mediabrands, Deloitte, L’Oréal, Siemens and more in USA and EMEA.

Successfully accomplished software implementations applying waterfall and agile project methodologies. 2017 – 2022 | CORDIS

BUSINESS DIRECTOR | ARGENTINA

Managed a team of 20+ in charge of finance, operations, and information technology departments.

Successfully implemented ERP solution. Negotiated with vendors, selected the solution, designed implementation strategy, managed organizational change.

Defined and prioritized short- and long-term operational strategy, resulting in organic growth of key services with sustained customer satisfaction standards.

2015 – 2017 | WERFEN

SENIOR IT CONSULTANT & PROJECT MANAGER | BARCELONA, SPAIN

Led software implementation projects as SAP, CRM, HCM, ATS, SAP Hanna, QlikView BI, Salesforce and others in USA, Mexico, Brazil, France, UK, Italy, and Czech Republic. Exposure to LATAM, USA and EMEA markets.

Supported headquarters leadership in IT strategies and business change projects in Colombia and Chile, resulting in new office launch and global software architecture optimization.

• Produced and presented to the board key Global technology environment analysis. Reported on potential IT partnering blockers related to global IT initiatives.

2010 – 2013 | ZURICH

SENIOR IT CONTROLLER LATIN AMERICA | BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

Managed a cross-functional IT implementation team with inherence over 1000 system users, delivering a strategy to maintain customer satisfaction standards (+85% satisfaction) through organizational transition periods.

Controlled budget (+50M USD) of regional IT projects ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective implementation. Reporting and monthly closing processes.

Led the successful implementation of an IT Service Centre in Latin America in 6 countries, resulting in improved IT support and increased efficiency.

Led design and implementation team for regional tender internal solution with Agile methodology. 2009 – 2010 | DELOITTE

CONSULTANT | BUENOS AIRES, ARGENITNA

Conducted in-depth process evaluation and reengineering for global customers. Delivered Excel models for cost optimization and tax equalizations.

Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting and compliance for global clients, resulting in a significant increase in efficiency.

2013 – 2015 | ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL - FULL TIME MBA

2020 – 2021 | UCEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL – PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE DEGREE 2009 – 2011 | UCEMA – MASTER IN CORPORATE FINANCE

2004 – 2009 | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL NORDESTE – CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT