Luis K. Valverde

About Luis K. Valverde

My career has been defined by one constant: building bridges between agribusiness, food…

Experience

1. Business Development Manager Latin America

   Itd Inc

   Oct 2025 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   As Business Development Manager for Latin America, I lead ITD Food Safety’s regional growth strategy — driving market expansion, strategic partnerships, and the adoption of innovative food safety technologies across the foodservice, hospitality, and institutional sectors.My role centers on identifying opportunities, building trusted relationships, and tailoring solutions that enable restaurants, hotels, universities, and convenience store chains to enhance food safety performance and meet regulatory standards efficiently. I work closely with distributors, regional operators, and corporate clients to ensure that ITD’s solutions deliver measurable operational, financial, and compliance value.Key responsibilities include:• Leading market development and sales growth across Latin America.• Recruiting, training, and managing regional distributors and commercial representatives.• Supporting the deployment of ITD’s flagship systems — Prep-Pal®, Temp-Taker®, and Temp-Pal® — to streamline labeling, temperature monitoring, and HACCP recordkeeping.• Organizing demonstrations, training programs, and trade show participation to elevate ITD’s brand presence and client engagement in each market.• Partnering with internal teams in marketing, operations, and R&D to localize product offerings and ensure regulatory alignment.• Providing technical and commercial guidance to partners and clients to ensure successful implementation and sustainable growth.• Leading strategic initiatives to expand ITD’s footprint in key markets including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.By integrating technology, data, and field expertise, my mission is to help organizations across Latin America simplify compliance, improve consistency, and strengthen consumer confidence — making food safety not only a requirement, but a competitive advantage.

Education

• EAP Zamorano

  Agronomist, Tropical Agriculture Production

  1990 — 1992

• Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business

  1996 — 1998

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Mastering Trade Policy, Trade

  2013 — 2013

• Harvard Business School

  Agribusiness Seminar

  2016 — 2016

• Louisiana State University

  Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

  1993 — 1994

Skills

• Agriculture
• Team Leadership
• Marketing
• Business Planning
• Agribusiness
• Market Development
• Logistics
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Policy
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategy
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Agricultural Research
• International Sales
• Quality Management
• Strategic Planning
• International Business
• Management
• Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• International Trade