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

Leadership Experience

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
2007 – 2010 · Santiago, Chile

Assistant Vice President

HSBC Bank USA N.A.

Investment advisory and client portfolio management with minimum US$1MM financial investments.

2003 – 2007 · Santiago, Chile

Regional Representative

TD Bank / TD Securities Inc.

US$400M portfolio management across Financial Institutions and Corporates in LATAM.

2001 – 2002 · Santiago, Chile

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
    1997 – 2001 · Lima, Peru
    Core Competencies & Industries

    Areas of expertise honed across two decades of executive leadership.

    Leadership & Management
    Core Competencies & Industries

    Areas of expertise honed across two decades of executive leadership.

    Leadership & Management

    Education & Certifications

    MBA International Programme

    Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI)
    Viña del Mar, Chile · 2000

    Global Consulting Practicum

    Wharton Business School – UAI
    Pennsylvania, USA / Viña del Mar, Chile · 2000

    International Immersion

    Copenhagen Business School
    Copenhagen, Denmark · 2000

    Economist

    Universidad de Lima
    Lima, Peru · 1996

    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

    HSBC México S.A.
    Mexico City, Mexico · 2008

    LEGO Serious Play – Certified Facilitator

    Rasmussen Consulting
    Santiago, Chile · 2015

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