Ricardo Garat
About Ricardo Garat
Ricardo Garat serves as the COO of HOKALI and has extensive experience in operations and logistics across various companies in Latin America. He holds an MBA from Universidad de 'San Andrés' and has successfully contributed to significant growth and efficiency improvements in his roles.
Current Role at HOKALI
Ricardo Garat serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at HOKALI, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the company's operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives. His leadership has contributed to the growth and expansion of the company, particularly in enhancing service offerings and operational capabilities.
Previous Experience in the Travel Industry
Prior to his role at HOKALI, Ricardo worked at Despegar, where he held multiple positions including Destination Development Manager and M&A Integrations Manager. His tenure at Despegar spanned from 2019 to 2020, during which he focused on developing travel destinations and integrating mergers and acquisitions. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the travel and tourism sector.
Educational Background
Ricardo Garat holds an MBA in Business Administration from Universidad de 'San Andrés', which he completed in 2013. He also studied Industrial Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires', graduating in 2006. Additionally, he completed a course in Investment Projects Assessment at Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires in 2007.
Achievements in Logistics and Operations
In his previous roles, Ricardo demonstrated significant achievements in logistics and operations. At PedidosYa, he served as Head of Logistics, where he managed operational efficiencies. He also led the implementation of HubSpot across departments, improving process integration. His efforts in recruiting over 350 instructors and academies in the USA have been pivotal for the company's expansion.
Sales and Management Experience
Ricardo has extensive experience in sales and management, having worked as Sales Manager for LATAM at VEC Fleet and as Senior Demand Planner at both Nike and Falabella. His role at CN Grupo involved managing operations for four years, where he honed his skills in overseeing complex logistics and operational frameworks.