Managing Director · Business Transformation Executive

Building Better
Businesses

Through People, Strategy & Technology

Managing Director with more than 30 years of international experience leading business transformation, operational excellence and profitable growth across multinational and family-owned companies.

Wilhelm Hitz

Executive Impact

Experience measured by
business transformation.

More than three decades delivering measurable improvements in performance, profitability and organisational capability through strategy, execution and people leadership.

30+
Years

Executive leadership driving profitable growth and business transformation.

5
Industries

Consumer Goods, Pharma, Logistics, Real Estate and Industrial Retail.

International
Leadership

Leading multicultural teams across global and family-owned businesses.

GM / MD
Executive Roles

General Management, transformation and value creation.

Career Journey

Three decades of leadership across
multinational and family-owned businesses.

International experience combining general management, transformation, finance, operations and digital capabilities to create sustainable value and profitable growth year after year.

2026

Managing Director

Herraiz · Tortosa

Leading the transformation of a family-owned industrial distribution business by modernising governance, customer experience, commercial execution and operational performance while preparing the organisation for sustainable growth

2021

Corporate General Director

Grupo Agora · Barcelona

Led the transformation of a multinational family-owned holding company, returning the Group to profitability after three consecutive years of losses through organizational redesign, shared services, governance and digital transformation. Member of the Advisory and Compliance Boards.

2018

General Manager

Lacer · Barcelona

Executive Committee member leading Finance, HR, IT and Legal while accelerating enterprise-wide transformation co-leading the business strategic plan with McKinsey to transform the consumer health division

2014

Global Asset Management Director

PepsiCo Global · Barcelona

Defined global strategy and governance for technology assets supporting worldwide business operations.

2011

Risk & Compliance Director

PepsiCo Europe & SSA · barcelona

Led Governance, SOX, Cybersecurity and Business Continuity across more than 25 countries.

2007

Europe IT CFO

PepsiCo Europe · Barcelona

Established the European IT Finance organisation while supporting one of PepsiCo's largest transformation programmes implementing SAP and Global Networks and Data Centers.

2004

Chief Financial Officer

PepsiCo Central America · Guatemala

Partnered with the General Manager to drive profitable growth, strengthen governance and support business expansion.

2002

Financial Planning Manager

PepsiCo Mexico · Monterrey

Led Financial Planning & Analysis across four business units in one of Pepsico largest markets.

1998

IT & Financial Planning Manager

PepsiCo Caribbean · San Juan Puerto Rico

Integrated Finance and Technology to accelerate ERP modernisation and business intelligence.

1996

Logistics Manager

PepsiCo Caribbean · San Juan Puerto Rico

Led Supply Chain, Procurement and Distribution improvement.

1994

Plant Manager

PepsiCo Dominican Republic · Santo Domingo

Started an international leadership career driving manufacturing excellence.

Education & Executive Development

Building the knowledge foundation
behind business leadership.

Academic foundation combining engineering, business administration and executive education, supporting a career built around transformation, leadership and sustainable value creation.

Digital Transformation

MIT

Executive Education

Advanced programme focused on digital transformation, technology strategy and business innovation.

MBA Accounting

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration

Graduate business education focused on accounting, finance and management decision-making.

MBA Marketing

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration · GPA 3.9 / 4.0

Graduated with outstanding academic performance, specialising in marketing strategy, customer value creation and business growth.

Industrial Engineering

University of Murcia

Engineering Degree · Top Graduate

Graduated as the highest-ranked student of the class, combining engineering excellence with strong foundations in operations, processes and industrial management.

Technical Engineering (Electronics)

University of Murcia

Engineering Degree

Technical engineering background combining electronics, technology and analytical problem-solving capabilities.

Leadership Philosophy

Leading through clarity,
accountability and people.

Sustainable business transformation happens when strategy, people and execution are fully aligned. Leaders create impact by setting a clear direction, empowering the organisation and building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and sustainable value creation.

01

Purpose & Direction

Creating clarity around priorities, strategy and value creation to align the entire organisation towards common goals.

02

People First

Building an organisation where every person can contribute, develop and succeed through trust, collaboration, recognition and empowerment. I believe leaders must coach, mentor and create a workplace where people feel valued, engaged and proud to belong.

03

Ownership & Accountability

Establishing a culture where commitments are clear, decisions are owned and everyone understands their contribution to business results.

04

Transformation Mindset

Leading change with energy, resilience and discipline to turn challenges into opportunities and create sustainable improvement.

05

Customer & Value Focus

Ensuring every decision improves customer value and strengthens long-term business performance.

06

Knowledge & Data Driven Decisions

Combining theoretical knowledge, practical business experience and measurable KPIs to make informed decisions, continuously improve and deliver sustainable results.

Contact

Let's connect and explore
new opportunities.

I am open to conversations around executive leadership opportunities, board positions and advisory roles where my experience in business transformation, value creation and organisational change can contribute to sustainable growth.