Lorena Sánchez García
About Lorena Sánchez García
Lorena Sánchez García serves as a Board Member and COO at Erudit and has held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Rappi and Billioneurons. She has a strong academic background in engineering and business, complemented by extensive experience in entrepreneurship and investment in Latin American startups.
Current Role at Erudit
Lorena Sánchez García serves as the Board Member and COO at Erudit, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the strategic direction and operational management of the company. Her leadership is focused on enhancing the organization's capabilities and driving growth.
Professional Experience
Lorena Sánchez García has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple companies. She is currently a Partner at Rappi, where she has been since 2022, and an Independent Board Member at Redwood Ventures since 2021. She is also the Founder and Managing General Partner at Billioneurons, focusing on investments in Supply Chain, SAAS, and Fintech startups. Previously, she co-founded Urban Guilt and held several key positions at Rappi, including Global Head of Paga con Rappi.
Educational Background
Lorena Sánchez García holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a Minor in Industrial Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she graduated summa cum laude. She has also completed an MBA at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Master's Degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Northwestern University. Additionally, she has participated in various international programs, including Erasmus studies at Hamburg University of Technology and IQS Barcelona.
Achievements in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Since 2018, Lorena Sánchez García has been leading the Founder Institute in Mexico, where she fosters entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. Her efforts contribute to the development of new ventures and support the startup ecosystem in Latin America. She has also successfully led the development of Rappi's Payfac, Paga con Rappi, achieving significant transaction milestones.
Previous Work Experience
Lorena Sánchez García has a diverse professional background, including roles at Linio Group as Chief Commercial & Operations Officer and Managing Director of Soft Lines Business Units at Rocket Internet SE. She has also worked in sales and marketing at L'Oréal and Natura, and has experience with SAP ERP implementations at CEMEX. Her varied roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and market strategies.