Roman Padilla
About Roman Padilla
Roman Padilla serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Hubbell Mexico, where he has significantly increased sales and brand recognition through strategic initiatives. He holds advanced degrees in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration and has a strong background in operations and manufacturing.
Work at Hubbell
Roman Padilla serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Hubbell Mexico. He has held this position since 2006, overseeing operations in Ciudad de México and surrounding areas. Under his leadership, the company has implemented various strategies that have significantly improved sales and profitability. His initiatives have included the development of a customer value proposition that resulted in a 300% sales increase over five years and an 800% increase in operating profit over six years.
Education and Expertise
Roman Padilla has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto, studying from 1991 to 1994. He also completed an MBA at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, he has pursued further studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on Training in Additive Manufacturing Technology (3D Printing) since 2014.
Background
Before joining Hubbell, Roman Padilla worked at American Standard as the Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing Director for Southeast Asia from 2001 to 2006. His role involved managing operations in the Philippines and Thailand. This experience contributed to his expertise in operational management and strategic planning, which he later applied in his role at Hubbell.
Achievements
Roman Padilla has successfully executed several impactful strategies during his tenure at Hubbell. Notably, he implemented a strategy in Brazil that increased annual sales by 30% within four months, even amid challenging economic conditions. He also turned around the business in Brazil from a loss to profit within one year by enhancing customer value propositions, including improvements in delivery times and manufacturing costs. In Mexico, he successfully landed 200 new distributors within two years, significantly enhancing brand recognition.