Octavio Gonzalez
About Octavio Gonzalez
Octavio Gonzalez serves as the Director of Marketing & Strategy Global Export at Navistar Inc, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in marketing and sales within the company and holds multiple degrees in engineering and business.
Work at Navistar
Octavio Gonzalez has held multiple positions at Navistar Inc since joining the company. He currently serves as the Director of Marketing & Strategy Global Export, a role he has occupied since 2016 in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. Prior to this, he worked as the National Bus Sales Manager for Mexico from 2005 to 2008. He has also been the Global Marketing Manager, a position he held from 2011 to 2013, and the Director of Marketing for Latin America and the Caribbean since 2013. His extensive experience within the company spans over a decade.
Education and Expertise
Octavio Gonzalez has a strong educational background in engineering and marketing. He earned his degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México between 1987 and 1990. He furthered his education with an MBA from IPADE Business School from 2001 to 2003. In 2014, he completed an Executive Program in International Marketing at the University of Miami Herbert Business School. Additionally, he obtained a Diplomado en Marketing y Publicidad from Universidad La Salle, A.C. in 1998.
Background
Octavio Gonzalez has built a career in marketing and sales, primarily within the automotive industry. His tenure at Navistar has included various leadership roles that focus on marketing strategy and global export initiatives. His work has involved managing marketing efforts across different regions, including Latin America and the Caribbean, and overseeing marketing for trucks, parts, and services.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Navistar, Octavio Gonzalez has contributed to the company's marketing strategies and sales initiatives. His roles have included significant responsibilities in managing marketing for various segments, including buses and trucks. His educational qualifications in engineering and marketing have equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex market dynamics and drive strategic initiatives.