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Luis Palenque

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Managing Director/Director General North Latam at Siegwerk
📍 Mexico City Metropolitan Area

Luis F. Palenque Otero is the President for Latin America at Siegwerk, a global packaging inks supplier. With over 18 years at 3M, he has extensive experience in business strategy, supply chain management, and leading multinational teams. People who have worked with him describe him as a versatile, process-oriented, and exceptional leader.

He is passionate about empowering people and fostering team success, frequently celebrating his colleagues achievements. Luis also demonstrates a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability, actively promoting and participating in employee volunteer events like reforestation projects.

He once led a major business turnaround, reversing three years of negative growth and reducing talent turnover to nearly zero in a key region for 3M.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Managing Director/Director General North Latam
Location
Mexico City Metropolitan Area
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People Development
He focuses on developing local talent and celebrating team success, having previously reduced employee turnover significantly in a prior role.
Corporate Sustainability
He proudly showcases his team's volunteer efforts in sustainability initiatives, such as reforestation projects, highlighting these activities on social media.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Managing Director/Director General North Latam
Siegwerk
9-2022 - 11-2023
Country Business Director
3M
1-2020 - 9-2022
President and Managing Director - Andean Region (Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay)
3M
1-2016 - 1-2020
Director Comercial Región Andina (Colombia , Peru , Ecuador , Bolivia , Paraguay)
3M
10-2021 - 9-2022
Board President
United Way Perú
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Education
2012 - 2012
PAG - Advanced Management Program
Incae Business School
2009 - 2010
MFP
UPSA Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz
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