Hector Garay
About Hector Garay
Hector Garay serves as the Regional Finance Lead at ThoughtWorks since 2019, bringing extensive experience in finance roles across various companies, including Unilever and Adecco Group. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Liverpool and has been a senior member of IEEE since 2008.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Hector Garay has been serving as the Regional Finance Lead at ThoughtWorks since 2019. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategies within the region, contributing to the company's financial health and decision-making processes. His tenure at ThoughtWorks spans five years, during which he has played a significant role in aligning financial practices with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Hector Garay worked at Adecco Group as the Latin America Business Controller for Spring Professional for ten months in 2019. His career also includes a series of roles at Unilever, where he held positions such as Category Finance Business Partner from 2013 to 2014, and CD Finance Business Partner Internship for three months in 2013. Additionally, he worked as a CD Finance Controller for four months in 2014 and as a Business Unit Controller at Essity from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Hector Garay earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. He also studied at Universidad Andrés Bello, where he attended from 2007 to 2012, gaining foundational knowledge in business and finance. His educational background supports his extensive experience in financial management and business operations.
Academic Involvement
Hector Garay has been involved in academia as an undergraduate teaching assistant and associate professor at Universidad Andrés Bello from 2008 to 2012. He served as Coordinador General in the Department of Coordination of Assistants from 2011 to 2013. His academic roles contributed to the development of future professionals in finance and business.
Membership in IEEE
Hector Garay has held the position of Senior Member at IEEE since 2008. This membership reflects his commitment to professional development and engagement within the engineering and technology community, providing him with access to resources and networking opportunities in his field.