Ruben Dario Taborda
About Ruben Dario Taborda
Ruben Dario Taborda serves as an Executive Operating Partner at Altura Capital Management and holds various board positions, including at the Latino Coalition and Hunterdon Healthcare. He has extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple organizations and advocates for diversity in professional settings.
Current Role at Altura Capital Management
Ruben Dario Taborda serves as the Executive Operating Partner at Altura Capital Management, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides strategic guidance to portfolio companies, focusing on enhancing commercial growth and operational efficiency. His expertise in supply chain optimization and customer-first strategies contributes to driving sales growth within the organization.
Experience at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Since 2021, Taborda has been involved with Worcester Polytechnic Institute as a mentor for the MIT I-Corps Spark program, specifically focusing on social determinants of health startups. This role allows him to leverage his extensive experience in business and management to support emerging entrepreneurs in addressing critical health-related challenges.
Board Memberships and Community Involvement
Taborda holds several board positions, including membership on the Board of Directors for The Latino Coalition since 2020, Hunterdon Healthcare since 2017, and the Orphaned Starfish Foundation since 2008. He also serves as a Non-Executive Board Member for the YMCA of the USA since 2020. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to community service and advocacy for diversity.
Educational Background
Ruben Dario Taborda has a strong educational foundation, having studied at multiple institutions. He earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business between 1992 and 1994. He also holds a Master of Science in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University, completed from 1996 to 1999, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, obtained from 1982 to 1986.
Previous Professional Experience
Taborda has held significant roles in various organizations prior to his current positions. He served as Chief Commercial Officer at AIMeCAST from 2015 to 2021 and as Vice President of Customer Success at Johnson & Johnson Medical from 2008 to 2016. Additionally, he was the Head of Customer Success for Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Centers at Johnson & Johnson from 2006 to 2020. His background includes extensive experience in customer success and strategic account management.