Maitetxu Larraechea G.
About Maitetxu Larraechea G.
Maitetxu Larraechea G. serves as the Office of the Chief Commercial Officer at ThoughtWorks since 2021 and has extensive experience in leadership roles within the technology and startup sectors in Chile. She is also the president of Fundación Ingeniosas, which promotes STEM education for girls in Chile and Argentina.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Maitetxu Larraechea G. has been working at ThoughtWorks since 2021 in the Office of the Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, she is part of the global structure, focusing on driving internal change initiatives from a commercial perspective. Her responsibilities include overseeing the company's strategic direction and enhancing its presence in the market.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Prior to her current position, Maitetxu Larraechea G. held several roles at ThoughtWorks in Chile. She served as the Managing Director from 2019 to 2021 and as Gerente General from 2017 to 2019. In these positions, she contributed to the company’s growth and development in the region, particularly in agile and custom software development.
Leadership at Ingeniosas
Maitetxu Larraechea G. has been the Presidente of Ingeniosas since 2017. In this capacity, she leads initiatives that promote STEM vocations among girls in Chile and Argentina. The organization impacts over 3000 girls annually, fostering interest in technology and innovation.
Experience with Girls in Tech Chile
From 2013 to 2020, Maitetxu Larraechea G. served as Co Managing Director at Girls in Tech Chile. During her tenure, she focused on empowering women in technology and enhancing their representation in the tech industry. Her leadership contributed to the growth of the organization and its community outreach efforts.
Educational Background
Maitetxu Larraechea G. studied at Georgetown University, where she earned a Master of Professional Studies in Journalism, Multimedia Journalism, Cultural Journalism, and Journalism of Identity from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Licenciatura en Historia from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where she studied Historia de Asia, del Arte, and de las Religiones from 2004 to 2007.