Nicolás Villa Peláez
About Nicolás Villa Peláez
Nicolás Villa Peláez serves as the Regional Manager for LATAM at Wazoku and is the Founder and Director of Inspiration at Channge. He has a background in civil engineering and financial services, with experience in digital transformation and market expansion strategies.
Work at Wazoku
Nicolás Villa Peláez serves as the Regional Manager LATAM at Wazoku since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing regional operations from his base in Mexico City while overseeing activities in Bogotá, Colombia. He has developed a strategic market expansion plan aimed at acquiring new clients in the LATAM region. His efforts focus on enhancing Wazoku's presence and engagement within the local market.
Current Role at Channge
Since 2019, Nicolás has held the position of Fundador y Director de Inspiración at Channge in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. In this capacity, he has created a strategy to engage a younger community of solvers for Innocentive across Latin America. His leadership at Channge emphasizes innovation and community involvement in solving regional challenges.
Previous Experience at Constructora Bolivar S.A.
Prior to his current roles, Nicolás worked at Constructora Bolivar S.A. as Coordinador de Transformación Digital/PMO from 2016 to 2019. During his three years there, he contributed to digital transformation initiatives and project management, enhancing operational efficiency within the company.
Education and Expertise
Nicolás Villa Peláez studied Ingeniería Civil at Universidad de Los Andes, where he achieved his degree from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at Universidad Externado de Colombia, obtaining a Diplomatura in Servicios Financieros y de Gestión Financiera in 2016. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering and financial management, relevant to his roles in regional management and strategic planning.