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Mario Andrés Franco Osorio

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Operations Director at D1 S.A.S
📍 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Mario Andrés Franco Osorio is a results-driven executive with over 15 years of experience in the retail and FMCG sectors, specializing in hard and soft discount operations. He has a proven expertise in scaling businesses and leading ambitious expansion projects for major companies like D1 S. A. S. and Jerónimo Martins.

Colleagues and partners describe him as a leader with great strategic vision, who connects with people, develops high-performing teams, and is ambitious in the face of challenges. He is a graduate of INALDE Business Schools management programs.

He was responsible for structuring and implementing the entire business model for Jerónimo Martins Bogotá regional operation.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Operations Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
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Discount Retail Operations
His career is centered on leading operations for hard and soft discount retailers in Colombia, including his current role at D1 S. A. S. with over 2, 700 stores.
Market Expansion
He has direct experience structuring and implementing large-scale expansion plans, including defining locations for distribution centers and new stores for Jerónimo Martins.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Operations Director
D1 S.A.S
9-2021 - 3-2023
Category Director
Tostao' Café & Pan
1-2019 - 8-2021
Chief Commercial & Operating Officer (CCO & COO)
Winner Group S.A. - CIRSA Colombia
6-2017 - 12-2018
Regional Operations Manager
Jerónimo Martins
7-2016 - 6-2017
Expansion Manager
Jerónimo Martins
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Education
5-2022 - 12-2022
PDD - Programa de Desarrollo Directivo
INALDE Business School
Retail Strategic Management
INALDE Business School
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