Gerardo Velazquez
VP Digital and Technology CIO Lagunitas Brewing Company (Heineken Operating Company) @Lagunitas Brewing Company
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WORK HISTORY
VP Digital and Technology CIO Lagunitas Brewing Company (Heineken Operating Company) @Lagunitas Brewing Company
Near San Francisco, CA, US
Executive leader of IT and member of the Leadership Team, appointed to drive accelerated digital transformation after acquisition.1)Reduced running costs by 30%, while improving delivery and stakeholder feedback.2)Stabilized and enhanced SAP platform with a change management and business ownership model.3)Designed and implemented Technology & Data Hubs for the HEINEKEN Americas Region.4)Developed AI, advanced analytics and automation for efficiency and growth.5)Defined IT strategic roadmap integrating cost optimization, performance, and growth acceleration.
EDUCATION
UANL, Mexico, FIME
Ingineer, Information Technology
UANL, Mexico
• Information Technology Master Degree, Information Technology
ABOUT GERARDO VELAZQUEZ
I am a global IT executive with more than 22 years of experience leading technology organizations across the Americas and Europe. My career has spanned CIO, regional IT director, and transformation leadership roles, consistently delivering measurable business impact through digital innovation, cost optimization, and high-performing teams.Highlights of my work include stabilizing core platforms, building cybersecurity, data and technology hubs, developing automation and advanced analytics solutions, managing multimillion-dollar contracts, and leading IT operations for more than users across 11 countries. I have also guided organizations through critical moments, from large-scale integrations to cybersecurity resilience.What sets me apart is my ability to bridge business strategy with technology execution. I combine analytical rigor with creative problem-solving, a perspective shaped by my background as a pianist and painter.Today, I am passionate about helping organizations achieve sustainable growth, resilience, and competitive advantage through technology.
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