Manuel Zaragoza
CHIEF EXECUTIVE • ENERGY • LPG • OPERATIONS
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About
Senior executive with more than 23 years of leadership in Mexico's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry. Founder and Director of Gas Central and former executive with one of the country's largest LPG organizations. Recognized for strategic leadership, commercial growth, operational excellence, logistics management, organizational development, and customer-focused business transformation.
Career progression from General Manager to Project Manager, President, Director, Founder, and Vice President reflects consistent leadership across increasingly complex organizations.
Experience
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR - Gas Central - Nuevo León, Mexico
(2017-01)
Founded and lead Gas Central, an LPG distribution company serving industrial, commercial and residential customers throughout Nuevo León.
- Define long-term corporate strategy and organizational vision.
- Direct commercial growth and customer acquisition initiatives.
- Lead pricing strategy and market positioning.
- Oversee logistics, fleet coordination and operational execution.
- Manage financial performance and executive decision-making.
- Build long-term customer relationships through service excellence.
- Guide organizational development and leadership succession.
- Promote continuous improvement across all business functions.
DIRECTOR - HIDROGAS DE COAHUILA
(2016-01)
- Provide executive oversight of LPG operations.
- Lead business planning and strategic initiatives.
- Support logistics optimization and commercial performance.
- Coordinate organizational development and operational excellence.
PRESIDENT - ZETA GAS JALISCO / ZETA PREMIA - Jalisco, Mexico
(2013-01 - 2016-12)
- Directed regional operations and commercial strategy.
- Led cross-functional teams and business performance.
- Managed customer growth and organizational leadership.
PROJECT MANAGER - ZETA GAS
(2009-01 - 2012-12)
- Managed strategic projects across operations and logistics.
- Coordinated cross-functional initiatives supporting continuous improvement.
GENERAL MANAGER - ZETA GAS
(2003-01 - 2009-12)
- Directed regional sales, operations, staffing and logistics.
- Managed day-to-day business performance while driving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Public Accounting - Accounting & Business Management - Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) (2000-01 - 2004-12)
