Héctor Rafael Padilla Ramos

Héctor Rafael Padilla Ramos is an experienced retail management professional with a comprehensive background in commercial strategy, operations, and marketing. Currently serving as Jefe Regional de Tiendas UMA at Grupo UMA Colombia since November 2020, Héctor oversees store operations and sales budget compliance while leading the execution of sales strategies. Previously held roles include Coordinador Comercial y Marketing at Papeleria El CID, where Héctor managed sales and marketing strategies across multiple locations, and Gerente de Tienda Retail positions at Panamericana Libreria y Papeleria and Almacenes Exito S.A., achieving significant sales growth and operational efficiency. Héctor's academic qualifications include a Specialist degree in Commercial Businesses Management from Universidad de Santander and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Católica del Norte Fundación Universitaria, complemented by a Technical degree in Financial Administration and Systems from Politécnico Costa Atlántica.