Daniel Salazar

About Daniel Salazar

Entrepreneurial executive with 25+ years of experience driving high-stakes product innovation and digital transformation. I help multinational and early-stage companies achieve competitive differentiation by specializing in turning complex technology, data, and partnerships into scalable digital ecosystems. By aligning product strategy with AI-enabled roadmaps and agile execution, I lead the delivery of platforms that accelerate value, reduce time-to-market, and drive measurable growth for millions of consumers on a global scale.Throughout my career, I have worked closely with CIOs, CTOs, and ecosystem partner executives to define product vision, modernize operating models, and align strategy with agile execution. I am known for building and coaching high-performing product teams, translating customer and market insights into differentiated digital experiences, and delivering outcomes in complex environments.I thrive in roles where product strategy, technology, and execution intersect—particularly where AI, platforms, and partnerships can be leveraged to unlock new value, improve operational efficiency, and deliver meaningful impact at scale.I bring a truly global perspective, having lived and worked in five countries including Spain, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, and the USA (across four states and Puerto Rico). Additionally, as a graduate of UNC’S Global OneMBA —a premier partnership program— I further expanded my international expertise by studying at five elite business schools worldwide: Fundação Getulio Vargas (Brazil), Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico), Erasmus University (The Netherlands), Chinese University of Hong Kong (China), and UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School (USA)- AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Digital Transformation & Strategy | Leadership & Team Development | AI Agents & Machine Learning Enabled Roadmaps | Product & Program Management | Software Engineering (Agile/Scrum/DevOps, Waterfall)| Design Thinking & Innovation | GTM Strategy & Business Development | Certified Scaled Agile (SAFe) Coach | Board Member & Corporate Governance- INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Wireless Telecommunications | Financial Services (Fintech & Insurtech)| Mobile Devices & Consumer Electronics | High-Tech | Entrepreneurial Ventures | Management Consulting.

Experience

1. Director, Product Management & Digital Transformation

   MetLife

   Jul 2019 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   I lead the digital product strategy and execution for enterprise-level initiatives across Latin America, operating at a VP-equivalent scope. My focus is on scaling a $715M B2B2C digital platform and partner ecosystem by aligning product vision with multi-market roadmaps and AI-enabled value delivery in regulated environments- Strategic Growth & P&L: Own the B2B2C digital strategy for a $715M regional partnership (MetLife x Mercado Libre), driving platform-led growth and financial inclusion for 4.5M+ consumers across LATAM- Platform Scaling & GTM: Scale a centrally managed, API-driven platform across Brazil and Mexico; spearheading the 2026 expansion roadmap into Chile and Argentina while ensuring cross-border regulatory compliance- Fintech Integration: Spearhead the integration of MetLife Xcelerator’s embedded insurance across Mercado Libre’s micro‑loan customer journey on the Mercado Pago mobile app, enabling seamless insurance attachment at origination and driving increased uptake, platform loyalty, and monetization- AI & Operational Excellence: Lead cross-functional teams to implement AI-enabled claims processing, achieving aggressive settlement targets (80% paid in <2 hours) while drastically reducing time-to-market and operational friction- Chief of Staff & Governance: Served as Chief of Staff to the VP of PMO, governing a $40M annual portfolio (100+ initiatives) and leading the enterprise shift from project-centric delivery to product-led execution- Enterprise Transformation: Led large-scale Agile transformations, coaching CIOs and senior executives on defining OKRs and instructing SAFe certification courses to drive a culture of continuous innovation and growth mindset.

Education

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), General Management, Global OneMBA

  2004 — 2006

• Washington College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Management

  1994 — 1997

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master of Science (MS), Information and Telecommunication Systems

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Strategic Partnerships
• Mobile Devices
• Product Management
• Business Development
• Wireless
• Mobile Technology
• Business Strategy
• Start-Ups
• Telecommunications
• Program Management
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Product Development