Francesc Foraster
About Francesc Foraster
Francesc Foraster is a Senior Retail Market Manager at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., overseeing operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. He has extensive experience in finance and management across various companies and holds advanced degrees in business management.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
Francesc Foraster has been with Mettler-Toledo International, Inc since 2015. He currently holds the position of Senior Retail Market Manager for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he manages a network of 40 Value Added Distributors across 50 countries within the Grocery Retail division. Prior to his current role, he served as the Industrial Market Manager for Eastern Europe and Africa from 2015 to 2018, and as the Retail & Volume Business Manager for Spain and Portugal from 2006 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Francesc Foraster has a solid educational background in business management. He studied at Universitat de Barcelona, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Sciences from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education at La Salle BCN, completing a Master's in International Business Management at Universitat Ramon Llull from 1992 to 1994. In 2010, he attended the Cambridge Judge Business School, where he completed the General Management Programme and achieved Executive Education.
Background
Francesc Foraster has extensive experience in various managerial roles across different companies. Before joining Mettler-Toledo, he worked at BASF Labiana, S.A. as a Finance Manager from 1997 to 2000, and at Arjo in the same capacity from 2000 to 2002. He also held the position of Deputy General Manager at Gram Precision, S.L. from 2002 to 2005, and served as Commercial Manager at Giropes, S.L. for 11 months in 2005-2006. His career spans over two decades, focusing on finance and market management.
Achievements
Francesc Foraster has developed expertise in managing sales through a network of Value Added Distributors, particularly in regions where Mettler-Toledo does not have a direct subsidiary. He possesses excellent knowledge of diverse international markets, including the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. His focus on medium and high value-added segments in the grocery retail market has contributed to his effectiveness in his current role.
Language Proficiency
Francesc Foraster is fluent in four languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, and French. This multilingual ability enhances his communication skills in international markets, facilitating better relationships with stakeholders across various regions.