Héctor Ruiz Soria
About Héctor Ruiz Soria
Héctor Ruiz Soria is a Senior Vendor Partnerships Executive at Choco, where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth and international expansion since 2022. He has a diverse background in sales and partnerships, having worked at TheFork España in various roles for over a decade.
Current Role at Choco
Héctor Ruiz Soria serves as a Senior Vendor Partnerships Executive at Choco, a position he has held since 2022 in Barcelona, Cataluña, España. In this role, he has been instrumental in fostering partnerships with over 10,000 suppliers globally through Choco's platform. His efforts have contributed significantly to the company's growth and expansion across multiple countries, including the US, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Spain, and the UK. He played a key role in Choco's achievement of unicorn status, with a valuation of $1.2 billion.
Professional Experience at TheFork España
Héctor Ruiz Soria has extensive experience at TheFork España, where he held several positions. He worked as a Field Sales Executive from 2012 to 2016 in Barcelona and surrounding areas, followed by a role as Inside Sales from 2011 to 2012 in Madrid. He then advanced to Sales Key Account from 2018 to 2019 in Barcelona. His most recent position at TheFork was as Sales Team Leader from 2019 to 2022, also in Barcelona. This diverse experience in sales and account management has equipped him with valuable skills in vendor partnerships.
Educational Background
Héctor Ruiz Soria studied Business Administration and Management at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where he achieved a degree in Economics from 2003 to 2008. He also attended Kaplan Professional, where he completed a General English course from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he studied at Instituto Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, where he focused on social sciences and achieved his Bachillerato. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business and communication.
International Experience
Héctor Ruiz Soria spent 11 months in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 2017, where he studied English at Kaplan School. This international experience has enhanced his language skills and cultural understanding, which are beneficial in his current role at Choco, where he engages with a diverse range of suppliers and partners across various countries.
Leadership and Supervisory Roles
Before his tenure at TheFork España, Héctor Ruiz Soria worked at Universidad Complutense de Madrid as a Supervisor for the Escuela de Estadistica from 2008 to 2011. This role involved overseeing educational activities and managing teams, which contributed to his leadership skills. His experience in supervisory positions has been valuable in his subsequent roles in sales and partnerships.