M. Camila Stefan

About M. Camila Stefan

I’m a strategy and operations leader who partners with senior executives to turn complex problems into clear priorities and executable plans. I work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and people, helping organizations align vision, make better decisions, and deliver results at scale.Across consulting and operating roles, I’ve advised C-suite leaders, led cross-functional teams, and driven high-stakes initiatives in growth strategy, go-to-market execution, post-merger integration, and organizational planning. I’m known for bringing structure to ambiguity, connecting the dots across functions, and acting as a trusted thought partner to leadership teams.Currently, as a Principal at Kaiser Associates, I lead growth strategy engagements for large and mid-sized companies across manufacturing, chemicals, packaging, and building products. I help clients navigate market complexity, identify new growth vectors, and translate strategy into action.Earlier in my career, I held technical, product, and commercial leadership roles at ExxonMobil and Celanese, where I gained hands-on experience running businesses, managing P&L, leading integrations, and operating in complex, global environments. That operator foundation shapes how I approach strategy: practical, data-informed, and grounded in how organizations actually work.I’m energized by roles where I can act as a strategic partner to leadership, shaping priorities, enabling execution, and building the relationships that make change stick. Outside of work, I’m passionate about women’s empowerment, access to education, and celebrating Latin American creativity and culture.Always open to connecting - book a time to chat here: https://calendly.com/mcamilastefan

Experience

1. Principal

   Kaiser Associates

   May 2022 — Present

   Boutique strategy consulting firm advising Fortune 100 and mid-market clients on growth, go-to-market, and operational strategies.• Partner with C-suite executives to define enterprise and business-unit strategy, translating growth objectives into prioritized initiatives that drive measurable commercial impact.• Lead cross-functional teams to design and execute go-to-market, customer success, and operating strategies, integrating voice-of-customer insights, market intelligence, and performance data.• Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams, supporting decision-making on portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and execution tradeoffs.• Drive firm growth through business development, strategic partnerships, conference speaking, and authored thought leadership, elevating Kaiser’s market presence and credibility.• Advise firm leadership on internal strategy, talent development, and practice expansion, influencing long-term growth and operating priorities.

Education

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Women Who Mean Business, Executive Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.S. Chemical Engineering