Jose D. Rivas Evans
About Jose D. Rivas Evans
Jose D. Rivas Evans serves as the VP of Strategy & Growth at Onit, bringing extensive experience in enterprise transformations across various continents. He has held leadership roles in multiple industries, including financial services, and possesses strong expertise in Six Sigma methodologies and customer experience enhancement.
Current Role at Onit
Jose D. Rivas Evans serves as the Vice President of Strategy & Growth at Onit, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving strategic initiatives and growth opportunities for the company. His responsibilities include utilizing advanced analytical tools to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. He operates from Norwalk, Connecticut, where he applies his extensive experience in enterprise transformations to support Onit's objectives.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Jose has a strong background in financial services, having held various senior positions across multiple organizations. He worked at Bank of America as Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning, Quality & Productivity from 2004 to 2005. He also served as Vice President-Director of Process Excellence at TIAA from 2010 to 2018 and as Director of Process Improvement at AIG from 2006 to 2009. His roles have involved significant contributions to asset management, insurance, and investment banking sectors.
Education and Certifications
Jose studied at New York University, where he earned an Investment Banking Certificate from 2001 to 2002. He also holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering from Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Jesuit University of Central America, UCA in El Salvador. Additionally, he has completed the Change Acceleration Program at GE Corporate Leadership Development Center and holds certifications in Six Sigma methodologies, including Master Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
International Experience and Expertise
Jose has extensive international experience, having worked across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. His previous roles include Director-VP of International Effectiveness at Wyndham Destinations and Senior Consultant at Blackstone. His expertise encompasses enterprise transformations and customer experience enhancements, which he has applied in various global markets.
Skills in Strategy and Process Improvement
Jose specializes in Salesforce Effectiveness and Design Thinking, which are integral to his strategic and growth initiatives. He has a proven track record of fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within organizations. His analytical skills and leadership in process excellence have contributed to operational efficiencies in the companies he has worked for.