Fernando Capriles
About Fernando Capriles
Fernando Capriles is a Senior Manager of Financial Planning Analysis at The North Face, where he oversees product optimization and P&L management for the North America Wholesale business. He has extensive experience in financial roles across various companies, including Empresas Polar, VF Corporation, and Procter & Gamble.
Current Role at The North Face
Fernando Capriles serves as the Senior Manager of Financial Planning Analysis at The North Face, a subsidiary of VF Corporation. He has held this position since 2019, working from Denver, Colorado. In this role, he oversees the product engine to optimize savings and achieve margin targets for each product and category. He leads the Profit and Loss (P&L) management for the North America Wholesale business, which is the largest channel and region for The North Face. Additionally, he acts as the financial leader for external collaborations, working directly with partners to customize financial plans.
Previous Experience at VF Corporation
Before joining The North Face, Fernando Capriles worked at VF Corporation as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2015 to 2019 in Panama. In this role, he was responsible for financial strategies and analysis that supported the company's objectives in the region. His experience at VF Corporation contributed to his expertise in financial management and planning.
Career at Procter & Gamble
Fernando Capriles was employed at Procter & Gamble as the LA Development Markets Finance Director from 2005 to 2015 in Panama. During his tenure, he managed financial operations and strategies across various markets in Latin America. This role provided him with significant experience in financial leadership and market analysis.
Early Career at Empresas Polar
Fernando Capriles began his career at Empresas Polar, where he worked as a Regional Financial Analyst from 2004 to 2005 in Venezuela. This position allowed him to gain foundational experience in financial analysis and regional market dynamics.
Education and Academic Background
Fernando Capriles studied at Cumbres de Caracas from 1985 to 2000, completing his primary and secondary education. He then attended Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela, where he studied Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources, achieving a degree in Business Administration from 2000 to 2005. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial management.