Max Pedró
About Max Pedró
Max Pedró is a co-founder of Takeoff Technologies, Inc., with extensive experience in executive roles across various industries, including finance and e-commerce. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has a strong background in stakeholder management and problem-solving.
Work at Takeoff Technologies
Max Pedró co-founded Takeoff Technologies in 2016, where he served as Co-Founder & President until 2020. He then took on the role of Co-Founder & CEO from 2020 to 2022. In 2023, he resumed his position as Co-Founder at Takeoff Technologies, Inc. in Waltham, Massachusetts. Under his leadership, the company has focused on enhancing grocery e-commerce through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions aimed at improving online grocery profitability.
Education and Expertise
Max Pedró holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Master in Finance from Universidad del CEMA in 1998. Additionally, he studied Industrial Engineering at Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires from 1990 to 1994. His expertise includes complex stakeholder management, multi-dimensional problem solving, and driving growth in both Fortune 50 companies and startups.
Background
Max Pedró began his career at Citigroup, where he held various roles, including Vice-President – Collections Head and Vice-President – Head of Underwriting. He later worked at McKinsey & Company as a Senior Engagement Manager from 2002 to 2005. Following this, he served as Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo, overseeing the PMO and leading initiatives. He also worked at Wal-Mart as Vice President of International Financial Services from 2009 to 2016.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Max Pedró has led initiatives that unlocked billions of dollars in EBITDA and revenue growth. He has over a decade of executive experience in the grocery industry and has participated in defining the future of e-commerce with Albertsons. His work focuses on building attractive products and ensuring organizational alignment to capture new revenue sources sustainably.