Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
Farid Alcázar is a leader in executive search with nearly 15 years of experience, an extensive network in Mexico, Latin America, and the U.S., and in-depth knowledge of international markets. He works with clients in various industries, primarily helping transnational organizations and market leaders achieve growth, transformation, and adaptation goals through custom executive talent strategies.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 15 years’ experience in executive search and human resources consulting in Mexico, Latin America, and the U.S.
- Senior executive placements in a wide range of functions, with particular expertise in sales and marketing, supply chain, procurement, operations, engineering, research and development, quality assurance, and sustainability
- Broad industry expertise including consumer goods, food and beverage, automotive, industrial equipment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and others
- Strong business background, particularly in market intelligence, business development, and leadership of high-performing multidisciplinary teams
- Bilingual Spanish and English
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner of one of the world’s largest executive search firms, leading the Mexico office
- Regional Director for the Americas at an international firm specializing in executive search and consulting services for end-to-end supply chain functions
- Senior National Manager in Mexico for one of the world’s largest specialized recruitment firms, managing the Sales and Marketing Division
- Earlier roles with General Electric (GE) and Comcast
Additional Expertise
- Food & Beverage
- Food Ingredients
- Consumer Goods
- Automotive
- Supply Chain
- Industrial Equipment
- Chemicals and Materials
- Packaging and Labelling
- Pharmaceuticals
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), Santa Fe Campus, Mexico City
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