Salomon Antonio Barjum
CEO
Tegucigalpa
Summary
Experienced CEO and entrepreneur with over 25 years of expertise in teamwork and thriving within highly competitive companies and start-ups. Skilled in managing company strategy and vision to foster an optimal environment for achieving goals and driving growth. Proven track record of successfully overseeing multiple simultaneous projects from initiation to successful completion. Demonstrated negotiation abilities and adept administration of specialized teams through experience in mergers and acquisitions. Excited to leverage extensive background in next role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
CEO
Cosmetica Nacional, S.A. De C.V
06.2022 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
- Led successful turnaround efforts for underperforming divisions or subsidiaries, restoring profitability within tight timeframes.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Elevated brand visibility and market share with launch of highly successful digital marketing campaign.
- Drove significant cost reductions while maintaining product quality, negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Championed data-driven decision-making culture, enhancing business intelligence and strategic planning capabilities.
CEO
HONDURAS BREWING COMPANY S.A. DE C.V.
09.2016 - Current
- In charge of administration and compliance
- Founder and Board President
- Creation and planning of business model
- Financial Analysis
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
HEAD OF CONSUMER BANKING
GRUPO FINANCIERO FICOHSA
02.2012 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: FICOHSA (Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama)
- Credit Card and personal loan placement
- Helped in the development and review of approval, credit disbursement, collections, customer service, telemarketing, and logistics processes
- Optimize profitability of every operation
- FICOHSA (Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama)
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
CEO
ALCANCE S.A.
08.2007 - 09.2016
- As Alcance's CEO, my job consisted in founding the company, personnel hiring, and goal execution
- Over a span of 5 years, the company grew to more than 500 employees, reaching and exceeding all its goals
- It also provided services to all companies of the FICOHSA Financial Group
- It became a solid company, market leader with continuous growth
- Management and implementation of all areas of the company, composed, but not limited to: Call Center, Marketing, Debt Collection, Management, Strategy, Product Development, Sales
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
FICOHSA TARJETAS NICARAGUA
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Strategy design
- Monitoring strategy development and adjustments
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
BANCO FICOHSA NICARAGUA
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Strategy design
- Monitoring strategy development and adjustments
- Part of the Credit, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committees
TEAM LEADER, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
GRUPO FINANCIERO FICOHSA
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Coordinator of all work teams (IT, Human Resources, Legal, Financial, Commercial) in the negotiation and acquisition of CITIBANK Nicaragua by GRUPO FINANCIERO FICOHSA
- Profit and Loss Analysis of the acquisition
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
- Established clear communication channels to facilitate timely exchange of information between team members and stakeholders.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for all project outputs.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
- Enhanced communication strategies, ensuring clear and timely information exchange within team and with clients.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to streamline project execution, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Developed risk management plans, minimizing potential project disruptions and ensuring timely delivery.
- Implemented comprehensive reporting system to track team performance and identify areas for improvement.
BOARD MEMBER
BANCO FICOHSA PANAMA
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Strategy design of the bank
- Monitoring strategy development and adjustments
- Part of the Credit, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committees
BOARD MEMBER
BANCO FICOHSA GUATEMALA
02.2012 - 04.2015
- Strategy design of the bank
- Monitoring strategy development and adjustments
- Part of the Credit, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committees
BOARD MEMBER
GRUPO FINANCIERO FICOHSA
03.2006 - 04.2015
- Strategy design of the Financial Group FICOHSA and its operation for the four Central American countries that form the group
- Monitoring strategy development and adjustments
- Part of the Credit, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committees
MEMBER OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
FICOHSA SEGUROS
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Was part of the first Corporate Governance Committee for FICOHSA Seguros, as such implemented the system, relevant adjustments were made based on results
- We implement controls and structures for this Corporate Governance project to meet expectations and goals
MEMBER OF AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
FICOHSA SEGUROS
04.2008 - 04.2009
- As a committee we were in charge of following, reviewing and deciding the actions to be taken based on the results of auditors and regulators as well as international regulators and standards
- We presented the progress directly to the Board of Directors
MEMBER OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
BANCO FICOHSA HN
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Was part of the first Corporate Governance Committee for Grupo Financiero FICOHSA, as such implemented the system, relevant adjustments were made based on results
- We implement controls and structures for this Corporate Governance project to meet expectations and goals
MEMBER OF AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
BANCO FICOHSA HN
04.2008 - 04.2009
- As a committee we were in charge of following, reviewing and deciding the actions to be taken based on the results of auditors and regulators as well as international regulators and standards
- We presented the progress directly to the Board of Directors
BOARD MEMBER
FICOHSA SEGUROS
04.1999 - 04.2008
- Strategy design of the Insurance Company
- Monitoring strategy development and adjustments
- Part of the Credit, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committees
General Manager
ALCOHOLES DE CENTROAMERICA
01.1996 - 07.2007
- Administration, strategy and control
- Accounting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Marketing
BOARD MEMBER
BANCO FICOHSA HN
04.1997 - 03.2006
- Strategy design of the bank
- Monitoring strategy development and adjustments
- Part of the Credit, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committees
Education
Master of Business Administration-MBA - Economics
The University of Texas at Arlington
01.1994 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA - Finance
The University of Texas at Arlington
01.1990 - 01.1993
Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras & High School Diploma - undefined
American School of Tegucigalpa
01.1976 - 01.1990
CEO's Management Program - undefined
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Skills
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Analysis
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Risk Assessment
Crisis management
Succession planning
Mergers and acquisitions
Operational excellence
Effective decision making
Corporate governance
Strategic visioning
Sustainable business models
Organizational agility
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical and critical thinker
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/15/72
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Honduran
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
CEO
Cosmetica Nacional, S.A. De C.V
06.2022 - Current
CEO
HONDURAS BREWING COMPANY S.A. DE C.V.
09.2016 - Current
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
FICOHSA TARJETAS NICARAGUA
07.2015 - 07.2016
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
BANCO FICOHSA NICARAGUA
07.2015 - 07.2016
TEAM LEADER, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
GRUPO FINANCIERO FICOHSA
06.2015 - 09.2015
BOARD MEMBER
BANCO FICOHSA PANAMA
03.2012 - 04.2015
HEAD OF CONSUMER BANKING
GRUPO FINANCIERO FICOHSA
02.2012 - 09.2016
BOARD MEMBER
BANCO FICOHSA GUATEMALA
02.2012 - 04.2015
MEMBER OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
FICOHSA SEGUROS
04.2008 - 04.2009
MEMBER OF AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
FICOHSA SEGUROS
04.2008 - 04.2009
MEMBER OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
BANCO FICOHSA HN
04.2008 - 04.2009
MEMBER OF AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
BANCO FICOHSA HN
04.2008 - 04.2009
CEO
ALCANCE S.A.
08.2007 - 09.2016
BOARD MEMBER
GRUPO FINANCIERO FICOHSA
03.2006 - 04.2015
BOARD MEMBER
FICOHSA SEGUROS
04.1999 - 04.2008
BOARD MEMBER
BANCO FICOHSA HN
04.1997 - 03.2006
General Manager
ALCOHOLES DE CENTROAMERICA
01.1996 - 07.2007
Master of Business Administration-MBA - Economics
The University of Texas at Arlington
01.1994 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA - Finance
The University of Texas at Arlington
01.1990 - 01.1993
Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras & High School Diploma - undefined
American School of Tegucigalpa
01.1976 - 01.1990
CEO's Management Program - undefined
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
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