Ricardo Gomez-Cendon

Ricardo Gomez-Cendon has diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Ricardo is currently the Co-Founder & COO of Dropshop, a position they have held since November 2022.

Before that, they worked at Walmart from 2019 to 2022. At Walmart, they held several positions, including Senior Manager, Marketplace Growth & Strategy, Manager II, Marketplace Growth & Strategy, and Manager - Marketplace Growth & Strategy Fashion. During their time at Walmart, they achieved notable accomplishments such as being part of the Walmart US Marketplace Team of the Year and receiving the "Making a Difference" Award. Ricardo also served as the Acting Director from September 2021 to March 2022.

Prior to Walmart, Ricardo worked at Jet from 2017 to 2019 as a Category Analyst II - Entertainment and Category Specialist - Entertainment. In these roles, they managed the Toys & Seasonal department on both Jet and Walmart.com, driving growth and profitability.

In 2017, they briefly worked at Vocate in Operations & Business Development, and in 2016, they interned at Fortress Investment Group in Private Equity, where they gained experience in building financial models and conducting research.

Additionally, Ricardo holds a DRIVE Leadership certification from DRIVE, which they obtained in the summer of 2015.

Ricardo Gomez-Cendon has a diverse education history. Ricardo holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics modified with Engineering Sciences Major, as well as a minor in Hispanic Studies from Dartmouth College. Additionally, Ricardo has a Master of Science degree in Technology Leadership from Brown University. Ricardo further expanded their knowledge and expertise by obtaining a Certificate in Global Leadership, Innovation & Technology from IE Business School. Prior to their college education, Ricardo obtained a High School Diploma from Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School. In addition to their formal education, Ricardo has also obtained the Product Academy Fundamentals certification from McKinsey & Company in September 2022.