Jorge Alfredo Salazar Lamas
About Jorge Alfredo Salazar Lamas
Jorge Alfredo Salazar Lamas serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Keynua in Lima, Peru, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in finance across various companies and countries, he has held significant roles in organizations such as Chazki, Fiat Group, and AIG.
Work at Keynua
Jorge Alfredo Salazar Lamas has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Keynua since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company in Lima, Peru. His responsibilities include leading financial analysis for key projects, ensuring the implementation of financial management reporting tools, and developing regular reporting and analysis, including key metrics reports. He collaborates closely with the founders' team to represent finance in cross-functional initiatives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Keynua, Jorge held several key financial positions. He worked at Chazki as Head of Finance for Peru from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as Treasurer Manager at Fiat Group from 2012 to 2014 and as Treasurer and Internal Control at AIG from 2010 to 2012, both in Caracas, Venezuela. His experience also includes a five-year tenure as Latin America Treasurer at Fandango from 2015 to 2020, and earlier roles at Ingersoll Rand and L'Oréal.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Alfredo Salazar Lamas holds a Master in Finance from IESA, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Licenciado in Administracion Comercial from UCAB - Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, completing his studies from 1992 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in financial management and analysis across various industries.
Financial Responsibilities
In his current role and previous positions, Jorge has had local financial responsibility for multiple countries, including Peru, Colombia, Chile, and the United States. He leads the financial analysis of key projects, ensuring that financial management reporting tools and processes are effectively implemented to support business operations. His work includes presenting monthly and year-to-date financials, along with detailed analysis of results.
Career Progression
Jorge's career in finance began as a Financial Analyst at Colgate Palmolive from 1998 to 2000. He then progressed to roles such as Treasury Coordinator at Accor Services and Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand, L'Oréal, and other organizations. His diverse experience across different sectors has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations and strategic planning.