Jose Maria Pertusa

Jose Maria Pertusa is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in e-commerce, marketing, and business development across Latin America. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Apli since August 2016, Jose Maria leads product and marketing strategies for a diverse team. In parallel, Jose Maria serves as an independent advisor to Grupo Coppel, supporting e-commerce and marketing efforts. Previous roles include Group CMO at Linio LATAM, Co-Founder and CMO for Lamudi and Carmudi, and a regional growth manager at Facebook. Jose Maria's entrepreneurial ventures include Freshvana and Jamoteca, both focused on innovative market solutions. Holding an MBA from Harvard Business School and degrees in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Jose Maria combines strong academic credentials with a demonstrated track record of driving growth and strategy in fast-paced environments.