Luis Gerardo Ortega
About Luis Gerardo Ortega
Luis Gerardo Ortega is a Senior Change Manager with extensive experience in cultural transformation and strategy implementation within organizations. He currently works at Spectrum Brands, Inc. in Houston, Texas, and has held various managerial roles in prominent companies across Mexico and the United States.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Luis Gerardo Ortega serves as a Senior Change Manager at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for establishing a tailored Change Management Office that focuses on standardization and best practices within the organization. His work involves the development of metrics, methodologies, processes, training, resources, and tools to enhance change management initiatives. His experience in this position contributes to the overall effectiveness of change strategies implemented across the company.
Previous Experience in Change Management
Prior to his role at Spectrum Brands, Luis Gerardo Ortega worked as a Senior Change Manager and HR at Banco Santander Mexico from 2012 to 2017. He also held the position of Senior Change Manager at High Level Energy for 11 months in 2019. His extensive experience in change management spans various organizations, where he has developed skills in implementing cultural transformation and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Luis Gerardo Ortega earned a Bachelor of International Commerce from Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México, where he studied from 2000 to 2008. His educational background in International Business and Commerce provides a solid foundation for his expertise in change management. He utilizes various methodologies, including agile, waterfall, design thinking, and lean agile, to effectively manage change within organizations.
Background in Business Development
Luis Gerardo Ortega has a background in business development, having worked as a Business Development Manager at Promexico from 2009 to 2010. He also served as SVP/Director at Citibanamex from 2017 to 2019. His diverse professional experience across different sectors enhances his ability to work with cross-functional teams both locally and globally.