Alvaro Mendizabal

Experience

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  IMG Artists

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Orchestral Booking Associate

  • Established sustained partnerships with senior leadership from the 10 largest classical music organizations in South America; negotiated $150K in concert fees for 10 high-profile artists • Managed 150 US orchestral accounts, negotiating with artistic/executive directors to secure performances of world-renowned conductors and instrumentalists

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  3M

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Strategic Business Development (MBA Internship)

  • Managed sales data analysis project for a $95M B2B division, identifying $27M in growth opportunities for specific product categories• Collaborated with corporate marketing and legal counsel to identify licensing best practices across the corporation, resulting in a standardized licensing strategic plan for $1B+ iconic brands

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  Accenture Strategy & Consulting

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2021

  04/2020 - 09/2020: End-to-end Sustainability strategy/social impact strategy for Global F500 technology conglomerate, engaging senior members of the C-suite to craft a differentiated approach to use people, capabilities and scope in delivering tangible social impact around the world 01/2019 - 03/2020: daily support to senior VP of Business Development in the conceptualization, organizational design, and launch operating readiness of a new JV between several Global F500 communications leaders. Led operating model design, operating readiness launch and supported business case development resulting in ~$90M funding approval for execution. Show less Engagement: 06/2018 - 12/2018Client: Major multi-national internet-based products & services conglomerate Role: People & HR Strategy Workstream Lead • Developed Talent Architecture, Employee Experience, and Learning/Culture strategy applying bespoke design thinking methodologies for an emerging internal organization. Date: 01/2018 - 06/2018Client: Multinational Data Storage CompanyRole: White Paper Research & Development Project Lead • Scoped, researched and co-developed six different white papers in close collaboration with the SVP of Corporate Marketing of a major Data Storage Company • Conducted primary research interviews with senior executives of both Accenture and Client, presenting results to client COO.• Successful initial results led to extension of the effort. Dates: 07/2017 - 12/2017Client: Major Semiconductor CompanyRole: M&A Integration Consultant • Supported the IT function in their integration efforts with target company, working closely with the engineering function to shape the IP-Transfer strategy in alignment with key business imperatives. Date: 10/2016 - 4/2016Client: Major Multinational Telecommunications Equipment ManufacturerRole: Operating Model & Business Model Deep-Dive Consultant• Developed deep-dive case studies for two major Telecoms. Operating Model maturity assessment focusing on key capabilities in Network Virtualization (SDN/NFV), API enablement,CyberSecurity and IoT. Show less

  • Business Strategy Engagement Manager | Project Lead

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  • Business Strategy Engagement Manager

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Senior Strategy Consultant

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
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  Wayfair

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Senior Category Manager

  •Develop and manage the strategy, growth and P&L to scale supplier breadth and depth within the Iberia region (Spain/Portugal), leading a team of 3 direct reports within a 10-person cross-functional pod. •Set OKRs and track key metrics on supplier and regional level (e.g., selection, availability, sales, margin, CR, pricing competitiveness)•Key Account Management (CEOs/Founders/Commercial Directors): negotiate long term business objectives, pitch new programs/ services, track campaign activations, and advertising opportunities at key trade international tradeshows•Data analysis and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Merchandising, Logistics, Supplier Acquisition, and Service Desk to drive near term goals. Show less

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  HelloFresh

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Lead, Strategic Projects

  • Led high-impact, priority initiatives for the International COO, leveraging data analysis (SQL/Tableau) and strategic benchmarking across 7 global regions driving ~80 of revenue.

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  Korn Ferry

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Associate Partner | Global Microsoft Partnership - Generative AI

  HumanX unleashes potential in organizations by putting the human element at the center of new paradigms driven by AI/Generative AI (GENAI) capabilities. We help our clients align Business & People Strategies to drive business outcomes (speed to value, insight to value) nuanced to their organizational culture.#FutureofWork #generativeAI #copilot #HR Tech #Strategy

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  Fever

  Jan 2024 - now

  Strategic Partnerships
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  Culture-Market Fit

  Feb 2024 - now

  Podcast Host

  Driving a new narrative by Interviewing the world leaders driving innovation and technology enablement in the arts. Co-Host with the incredible ex- Berliner Philharmoniker and Stanford GSB Graduate Ania Filochowska.