Nicolas Ariza Bagoud

Nicolas Ariza Bagoud is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in international business operations, finance, and e-commerce. Currently serving as General Manager for Kavak.com in the GCC since October 2021, Nicolas spearheads the company’s expansion and leads a multicultural team of over 150 professionals. Previously held positions include Regional COO/CFO leading operations in multiple regions, Digital & E-commerce Director at ADEO, and Director of E-commerce Operations at Linio México, where significant funding was secured to drive growth across Latin America. Nicolas also contributes to academia as a Visiting Professor & Startup Mentor at HEC Paris, designing courses on entrepreneurship and mentoring startup projects. Education includes a Master’s in Finance from Sciences Po and a Bachelor’s in Economic & Political Sciences, with a focus on Latin American studies.