Octavio Valdes

Octavio Valdes is a seasoned business executive with a background in managing medium size fast-growing brands and turnarounds, specializing in consumer goods and beauty sectors.

He possesses a strong foundation in management consulting and corporate strategy and has extensive experience in international expansion.

Octavio is currently focused on driving brand growth through e-commerce and social media channels, while overseeing full P&L and people management responsibilities.

His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Octavio has held key executive positions such as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bobbi Brown International at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Global General Manager of the Men's Skincare Group at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., and Vice President roles within The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Prior to his roles at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., he served as Director of Corporate Strategy and Development at PepsiCo and as a Case Team Leader at Bain & Company.