Antonio Abascal

Business Strategy Lead at Fr8App

Antonio Abascal has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Antonio is currently working as a Senior Executive Consultant at Kinetic Consulting Ltd since May 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Business Strategy Lead at Fr8App from August 2020.

Antonio worked as a Consulting Partner at Mirai Group Spain from September 2019 to April 2020. Before that, they were associated with Accenture España as the Consumer Goods Lead - Senior Principal - Products Iberia from July 2017 to June 2019. In this role, they were responsible for defining and implementing strategic action lines, as well as selling and developing transformation programs for regional and global clients.

From September 2013 to June 2017, Antonio worked at Accenture as the Senior Manager Products. Antonio led Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) for Mexico and was responsible for developing consumer goods customers and implementing strategic action lines.

Prior to Accenture, Antonio served as the Managing Director at InterManagement from January 2012 to August 2013. Antonio successfully implemented a business plan to recover and expand the customer base of the company.

Antonio also has experience as the Director of Operations and Administration at SBS Facilitadores from May 2008 to January 2012. Antonio focused on managing and developing major business strategies, resulting in increased profits and customer retention.

Before that, Antonio founded and owned Ancal Consulting from April 2005 to May 2008. Antonio established the overall products, pricing, and target market strategies and achieved significant sales growth during their tenure.

Earlier in their career, Antonio worked at GE Commercial Finance Mexico & LA in various roles such as Asset Management Director, Integration Leader, Quality Leader - Six Sigma MBB, Operations Remarketing and Maintenance Director, Quality Manager-Black Belt, and Supplier Development and Sourcing Manager. During their time at GE, they managed portfolios, led mergers, implemented quality programs, and optimized sales channels.

Antonio's work experience also includes their role as the Quality Assurance Manager at Aesculap, where they led the ISO 9002 certification of a production facility.

Overall, Antonio Abascal has demonstrated expertise in areas such as consulting, strategy, business development, budgeting, operations, and quality assurance throughout their career.

Antonio Abascal has a strong educational background with a focus on business and engineering. Antonio obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Administration Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where they studied from 1991 to 1995. During the same period, they also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution.

Building on their undergraduate education, Antonio pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Texas McCombs School of Business. Antonio attended this prestigious school from 2002 to 2004, deepening their knowledge in administration.

In addition to their formal education, Antonio Abascal has also obtained several certifications. Antonio completed a Leadership Program Certification from IPADE Business School in 2015. Furthermore, they hold a Business Team Coach certification from LIM Global Consulting Ltd., which they received in August 2010. Antonio also recently completed a certification course in Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making from LinkedIn in January 2021.

While specific details about their obtained month and year for the Quality Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from GE Crotonville are unavailable, it is worth noting that Antonio possesses this prestigious certification along with their other educational accomplishments.

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  • Business Strategy Lead

    August, 2020 - present