Benjamin C.

Benjamin C. has extensive work experience in finance and controllership roles. Benjamin currently works at Kavak.com as the Senior Director of Finance & Controllership, where they lead a team of over 30 members in various finance functions, including financial reporting, FP&A, tax, and more. Benjamin is also responsible for the procurement area and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Prior to their current role, Benjamin worked at PepsiCo for several years. Benjamin served as the Argentina Financial Controller for PepsiCola & Lays, leading the accounting and reporting activities. Benjamin was also part of the executive committee that successfully transformed the Argentina business from a negative P&L to a positive one.

At PepsiCo, Benjamin also held roles such as Assistant Controller/Corporate Controller for Mexico Foods, where they supported the VP Controller in financial reviews and reporting. Benjamin was also responsible for controlling distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and managing a large team.

Before joining PepsiCo, Benjamin worked at Chrysler Group LLC as a Corporate Audit Manager, where they focused on risk management, audits, and fraud investigations. Prior to that, they were an Internal Control Manager at PepsiCo, leading the internal audit department and designing the COSO rollout agenda across Mexico operations.

Benjamin started their career at KPMG as a Senior Auditor, gaining experience in auditing before transitioning into industry roles. Overall, Benjamin has a strong background in finance, controllership, and auditing, with a particular focus on driving transformation and ensuring compliance.

Benjamin C. has a diverse education history. In 2002, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Financial Accounting from the Instituto Universitario del Estado Mexico. In 2012, they completed a Global MBA in Economic-Financial studies at the IEDE Business School in Madrid, through the Universidad Europea. Additionally, they completed various certifications at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, including a Diploma of Education in Leadership for Digital Transformation in 2021, an International Certification in Executive Coaching and Team Alignment in 2020, and a Diploma in Top Management in 2019. Benjamin also holds a Technical Degree in System Programming from the Centro de Computación Profesional de México, although the dates of completion were not specified.