Vicente Aguirre
Business Development Head, Vice President at Arcus
Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico
Professional Overview
Vicente Aguirre is an accomplished business development executive with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. As the Business Development Head and Vice President at Arcus, he is responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, identifying new market opportunities, and forging key partnerships to expand the company's footprint across Latin America.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Business Development Head and Vice President at Arcus, Vicente is instrumental in shaping the company's long-term growth strategy. In this role, he leverages his deep industry expertise and extensive network to secure high-value commercial agreements, lead cross-functional teams in the development of innovative product offerings, and spearhead the company's expansion into new regional markets. Under his leadership, Arcus has experienced a 23% year-over-year increase in revenue and a 15% growth in its customer base.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Arcus, Vicente held several senior leadership positions at Citibanamex, one of Mexico's largest financial institutions. As the Director of Citibanamex's Transactional Banking Services (TTS) Payments and Receivables division, he was responsible for managing a team of 42 professionals and overseeing the delivery of end-to-end payment and receivables solutions to the bank's corporate clients. Earlier in his career, Vicente served as the Receivables Head and the Treasury and Trade Solutions Vice President, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the bank's product portfolio and enhancing its customer experience.
Academic Background
Vicente holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), where he graduated with honors. He has also completed executive education programs in Strategic Management and Digital Transformation at the prestigious Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM).
Areas of Expertise
- Business development and growth strategy
- Strategic partnerships and alliances
- Financial services product management
- Payments and receivables solutions
- Talent management and team leadership
- Digital transformation and innovation
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Vicente has demonstrated a track record of driving growth and operational excellence. At Citibanamex, he spearheaded the launch of a cutting-edge digital receivables platform that resulted in a 17% increase in customer satisfaction and a 12% reduction in processing times. In his current role at Arcus, Vicente has been instrumental in securing several high-profile partnerships with leading fintech and banking institutions, positioning the company as a key player in the Latin American payments ecosystem.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic acumen, and industry expertise, Vicente Aguirre is poised to continue making a significant impact in the financial services sector. As Arcus' Business Development Head and Vice President, he is committed to advancing the company's growth agenda and delivering innovative solutions that empower its clients to thrive in an increasingly digital and competitive landscape.
