Aurelio Martinez Kalifa
About Aurelio Martinez Kalifa
Aurelio Martinez Kalifa is a Senior Manager of Product Strategy and Merchandising at Allbirds, where he has worked since 2021. He previously held various roles at Nike and in investment banking, and he holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at Allbirds
Aurelio Martinez Kalifa serves as the Senior Manager of Product Strategy and Merchandising at Allbirds. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's product development and merchandising strategies. His role is based in the Portland, Oregon area, where he focuses on aligning product offerings with market demands and consumer preferences.
Previous Experience at Nike
Before joining Allbirds, Aurelio worked at Nike for four years as the Global Marketplace Strategy Manager from 2017 to 2021. His responsibilities included developing and executing marketplace strategies that enhanced Nike's global presence. He also completed a two-month internship as an Integrated Marketplace Finance Intern at Nike in 2016, gaining valuable insights into the company's operations.
Investment Banking Background
Aurelio began his career in finance as an Investment Banking Associate at Alfaro, Dávila & Ríos from 2012 to 2015. In this role, he was involved in various financial transactions and advisory services, which provided him with a strong foundation in investment banking.
Educational Qualifications
Aurelio holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where he studied Professional Accounting from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Master's degree in Professional Accounting from the Texas McCombs School of Business in 2010 and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2010.
Early Career and Internships
Aurelio's early career included various internships that shaped his professional development. He worked as an Internal Audit Intern at The University of Texas at Austin in 2010 and as a Transaction Services Intern at KPMG for five months in 2010. He also served as an Experienced Associate in Assurance Services at PwC from 2011 to 2012.