Jose Lustre

About Jose Lustre

For 20+ years in both the B2B and B2C space, has transformed businesses by creating new revenue streams and operationalizing efficiencies. Significant experience launching companies, services, products, and international markets. Has led M & As (4 buy and 1 sell) and integration activities to optimize cultural and financial synergies. Relied upon by C-Suite to rally troops and turn around underperforming teams. Known for finding clarity and focus amidst ambiguity as well as clutch execution in highly pressurized situations. With roles in technology, planning and analysis, finance, and brand management, offers a well-rounded perspective to business opportunities and challenges.Currently managing 8-figure P&L; grew revenue by double-digit % 20••••24 by refining pricing, client retention strategies, and expanding team throughput.As a committed team player, has worked for only 3 companies, with an average tenure of 7 years and internally promoted every 1.5 years.Areas of Expertise: Strategic Planning; Business Strategy; Program Management; International Expansion; International Marketing; Risk Management; M&A; Management Consulting; Process Improvement; P&L Management; Business Intelligence; Team Leadership; Conflict Resolution

Experience

1. VP Strategic Business Operations

   Two Labs

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Led growth strategy for the company\'s fastest-growing division (100+ professionals), growing revenue by 15% YOY (20••••24) through strategic pricing and client retention.Drove operational transformation, improving Operating Margin by 4% and Revenue per FTE by 19% by optimizing core business processes and technology.Executed international market expansion into Portugal, managing legal and HR complexities to establish a new operational footprint.Influenced strategic investment decisions by presenting key financial and operational performance data to the executive team.

Education

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business and Technology Management

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Arts

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  The Emerging COO: Driving Innovation and Operational Excellence

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• International Marketing
• Smartsheet
• Risk Management
• Software Development
• International Business
• Management Consulting
• Marketing
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Building
• Management
• Project Planning
• Visio
• Team Leadership
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Software Project Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Program Management
• Business Intelligence
• Social Media
• International Development
• Presentation Skills
• Digital Media
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Data Mining
• Requirements Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Product Management
• Analytics
• Executive Presentation Skills
• Business Strategy
• Information Technology