Diego Barrera

Diego Barrera is an experienced operations manager with a strong background in enhancing operational efficiency and driving sustainable growth in various retail settings. Currently serving as Gerente Regional de Operaciones at Juan Valdez Café, Diego ensures compliance with operational standards and manages resources to achieve positive EBITDA. Previous roles include Gerente de Operaciones at TOSTAO' Café & Pan BBI Colombia SAS, where Diego focused on optimizing costs and achieving corporate fiscal targets, and District Operations Manager for Jerónimo Martins, responsible for launching multiple new stores and implementing sales strategies. Diego's foundational experience includes positions at Subway and McDonald's Corporation, where responsibilities included budget compliance, personnel management, and customer service. Diego holds a degree in Contador Público from Universidad Nacional de Colombia and an MBA from ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona, along with multiple diplomas in retail management.