José Antonio Gómez
General Manager · Economist · MBA
More than 20 years of experience in executive positions. Proven track record in P&L management, EBITDA growth, and opening local & international markets across Latin America.
Santiago, Chile
joseagomezrocha@hotmail.com
+56 9 9433-0136
Santiago, Chile
joseagomezrocha@hotmail.com
+56 9 9433-0136
70%
Sales Growth
US$40M → US$70M in 9 years
1,400+
Employees led
Across LATAM regional operations
35-50%
OpEx Reduction
HSBC LATAM branch migrations
17%
Revenue Growth
Netafim Chile (2023-2024)
20+
Years of Experience
in executive positions (14 years as General Manager)
6+
Countries
Multi-market leadership across LATAM
Professional career in high-responsibility executive positions
Managing Director
Netafim Chile (ORBIA)
Global leader in irrigation solutions for sustainable agriculture. Full P&L responsibility and innovation strategy.
- 17% growth in sales (2023-2024)
- Developed strategic plan to double company size in 5 years
May 2023 – Present · Chile
General Manager
Semillas Generación 2000 S.A.
Chilean seed production company offering multiplication, nursery, grow out, treatment, and disinfection services.
Feb 2021 – Apr 2023 · Chile
Corporate General Manager
CHEMIE S.A.
200+ employees across agricultural and animal health industries in Latin America. Direct P&L, new business and innovation strategy.
- Increased total sales from US$40M to US$70M in 9 years
- Created and mentored a high-performance team
- “Great Place to Work” award 2017
- Standardization and digitalization of products, processes, and systems
Oct 2011 – Dec 2020 · Chile
Regional Director – Projects
HSBC Bank
Created and led a regional team of 1,400 FTEs across LATAM to deliver complex migration projects.
- 35-50% reduction of operating expenses at HSBC branches in LATAM
- Standardization and digitalization reducing process time by 20%
Oct 2011 – Dec 2020 · Chile
Head of Premier Project / Head of OPSCO
HSBC Bank
Prepared and executed the Business Plan for Personal Banking in Chile. Led Due Diligence for Credit Card business acquisition.
- It guaranteed the continuity of banking operations just 24 hours after the 2010 Chile earthquake.
- Created HSBC Personal Financial Services in Chile
- Launched the first 4 HSBC branches in Chile
Assistant Vice President
HSBC Bank USA N.A.
Investment advisory and client portfolio management with minimum US$1MM financial investments.
Regional Representative
TD Bank / TD Securities Inc.
US$400M portfolio management across Financial Institutions and Corporates in LATAM.
Relationship Manager / Investment Advisor
Bancosur – Banco Santander Perú
Development and implementation of Domestic Private Banking and post-merger integration.
- Launched Private Domestic Banking area
- Launched the first VISA Platinum credit card in Peru
Areas of expertise honed across two decades of executive leadership.
Areas of expertise honed across two decades of executive leadership.
Industries Served
Industries Served
Functional Expertise
Functional Expertise
Soft Skills
Soft Skills
Education & Certifications
MBA International Programme
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI)
Viña del Mar, Chile · 2000
Global Consulting Practicum
Pennsylvania, USA / Viña del Mar, Chile · 2000
International Immersion
Copenhagen, Denmark · 2000
Economist
Lima, Peru · 1996
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Mexico City, Mexico · 2008
LEGO Serious Play – Certified Facilitator
Santiago, Chile · 2015