Jose Luis Newball

Jose Luis Newball has a diverse range of work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent position was as an Executive Director at Tigo Money, where they built a fintech start-up from scratch and implemented a product to promote financial inclusion in Panama. Prior to this, Jose worked as an Executive Director at Tigo Panama, leading the digital strategy and launching various apps and channels for both fixed and mobile businesses. Jose Luis also served as an Executive Director at Millicom (Tigo), overseeing the integration of Telefónica into Tigo and managing the launch of the Tigo brand. Before joining Tigo, Jose spent several years at Telefónica, holding different roles such as Country Marketing Leader and Product Marketing Manager, where they focused on customer-centric approaches and product development. Earlier in their career, Jose worked at Kraft Foods Centroamerica as a Regional Trade Marketing Coordinator, where they achieved sales and EBITDA growth through a focused approach to specific categories.

Jose Luis Newball attended the Florida State University - College of Business from 1995 to 1999, earning a degree in Marketing with a focus on Multinational Business Operations. Jose Luis then pursued further education at Nova Southeastern University from 2001 to 2003, where they obtained an MBA in Business Administration. Additionally, they recently completed the "Fintech Revolution: Transformative Financial Services and Strategies" certification program offered by Wharton Online in 2022.