Luis Yangali Abad

Vice President Latin America, Spain and the Caribbean at Escher Group

Luis Yangali Abad has extensive work experience in the technology industry, primarily focused on sales and business development roles. Luis started their career as a Professional Services Manager at Diebold Peru in 2003, where they provided technology solutions and services to clients in the banking sector.

In 2007, Luis joined HSBC as the Responsible for Electronic Channels, where they oversaw the implementation of electronic channels, particularly ATMs, in Peru.

Luis then moved on to Diebold, where they held various managerial positions. Luis served as a Professional Services Manager from 2008 to 2011, responsible for presenting and implementing technology solutions for clients in the banking sector in Chile and Ecuador.

In 2011, Luis became the Country President at Wincor Nixdorf, where they developed and executed a strategic plan to strengthen the company's presence in the banking and retail sectors. Luis successfully increased the company's market share from 20% to 60%.

From 2015 to 2021, Luis held multiple roles at Diebold Nixdorf. Luis first served as the Country General Manager, overseeing all business lines and driving revenue growth. Luis achieved significant accomplishments, including recovering company profit by USD 6 million and increasing annual revenue by 150%.

In 2020, Luis transitioned to the role of LATAM Sales Director, leading the commercialization of software and solutions products. Luis collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and sales enablement tools to drive product adoption and revenue growth.

Currently, Luis is working as the Vice President for Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean at Escher Group. In this position, they are responsible for overseeing the organization's sales operations and driving revenue growth. Luis utilizes their strong leadership, business acumen, and technical expertise to navigate the challenging landscape of the technology industry. Luis also collaborates closely with other executives to align goals with broader business objectives.

Luis Yangali Abad's education history begins in 1997 when they attended Universidad Nacional del Callao, where they pursued a degree in Computer Software Engineering. Luis studied there until 2003. Simultaneously, from 1998 to 2003, they also attended Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, where they pursued a degree in Electronic Engineering.

In 2016, Luis enrolled in Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, which they completed in 2017. In 2018, they attended Columbia Business School to study Digital Marketing, focusing on customer engagement, social media, planning, and analytics.

Moving forward, in 2020 and 2021, Luis pursued a certificate or diploma program in Finance at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Lastly, in 2022, they attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a course in Digital Transformation: Platform Strategies.

It should be noted that no specific degree name is provided for the digital marketing program at Columbia Business School, but it is implied that Luis completed courses within that field.

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  • Vice President Latin America, Spain and the Caribbean

    December, 2021 - present

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