Luis Saldana

VP Product Innovation at Primo Water

Luis Saldana has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Luis began their career as a Service Engineer at Hospital San Jose Tec de Monterrey in 2007. Luis then worked as a Course Coordinator at ITESM for a brief period in 2009. From 2009 to 2012, they served as a Market Research / Consumer Insights professional at Heineken Mexico. In 2012, they joined Invomex as a Product and Portfolio Manager until 2013. In 2014, they had two roles: Academically Sponsor Consulting Project at DePuy Spine and Product Manager at SharkNinja. In 2016, they became the Director of Product Management at Primo Water Corporation and was later promoted to VP Product Innovation in 2021.

Luis Saldana has a diverse education history. Luis began their educational journey in 2003 at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, where they pursued a degree in Biomedical Engineering. During this time, they studied various subjects including Engineering, Medicine, Electronics, and Computer Science. Luis completed their undergraduate studies in 2008.

In the same year, Luis expanded their educational qualifications by earning a Master in Science of Management from Babson College. This degree focused on Management, Finance, Marketing, and New Business Development. Additionally, they obtained a Master in Tecnological Enterprise Innovation from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, specializing in areas such as Innovation, product development and testing, operations, and costing.

Luis further enhanced their skills through various certificate programs. Luis completed a Lean Manufacturing certificate program from IEEE in 2008, followed by a Lean-Six Sigma certification from the same institution. Additionally, in 2007, they obtained a certificate in Global Business Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business.

In 2013, Luis pursued an advanced degree at the Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Marketing/Marketing Management, General. This program provided him with comprehensive knowledge in the field of marketing.

Lastly, in 2005, Luis obtained a certificate in Dynamic Communication from Armstrong Instructores, which further strengthened their communication skills.

Overall, Luis Saldana's education history demonstrates their commitment to continuous learning across various disciplines, including engineering, management, innovation, marketing, and business management.

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Timeline

  • VP Product Innovation

    April, 2021 - present

  • Director Of Product Management

    July, 2016

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