Luis Demetrio Gomez

Luis Demetrio Gomez is a global business development and P&L executive with a proven track record of developing markets, growing sales and managing complex multi-site businesses. Well-regarded team builder and leader noted for turning around under performing businesses and regions into strong results producers. Able to build long-lasting trusting relationships with top-level executives while using the analytical acumen to focus on profitability and efficient resource deployment. He Possesses a distinguished career in the industrial sector, and have the unique talent for blending technical, strategic planning, acquisition management, P&L ownership and sales management experiences and skills.

Born in Dominican Republic in 1971, Luis Demetrio Gomez, was raised in New York City and is currently living in Buenos Aires with his wife Jackie and two children, Sophia (6) and Thiago (3).  He is a US Citizen and moving back to the US in 2012 due to the current economic situation in Argentina and his decision to leave Tyco.  He has worked in multiple domestic and international high-level executive roles leading P&Ls, developing strategies, and managing sales teams in multiple countries.  He has worked for GE, The Home Depot, Schneider National and Tyco.  Luis holds an MBA from Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business and an engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 

Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Schneider National

2004 - 2007

Promoted to VP role to oversee $275 million in revenues throughout the NAFTA region. Increased annual revenues from $215 million in 2004 to $250 in 2006, while maintaining required EBIT. Overhauled the sales organization and established new processes and metrics.

Director, Business Development at The Home Depot

2002 - 2004

Selected by CEO to develop an aggressive wholesale strategy to penetrate several international markets. Developed and led a corporate international wholesale venture with sales budget of $10 million during initial year. Assumed full strategic, marketing, operating, and P&L responsibility for this new business.

Area Development Manager at GE Corporate

September 1999 - September 2000

Chosen by business division's CEO to lead and coordinate all cross-business selling efforts throughout 28 different GE businesses in the Southwest. Developed strategies to accelerate selling across different business units. Collaborated with GE CEOs on strategies to boost profitability in the region. Exceeded all budget objectives, with over $540 million in total incremental revenue. Business Development Manager and Six Sigma Black Belt

Manager, Business Development at GE Energy

1995 - 1999

Managed sales, marketing, and business development across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and part of Brazil. Developed all indirect sales channels in the region and led cross-functional teams comprised of engineers, lawyers, project managers, finance managers, and sales managers throughout all pre-delivery phases of numerous power generation projects that represented $178 million in sales.

Sales Manager at GE Energy

January 1993 - January 1995

Directed the after-market sales effort in the Caribbean market, while participating in GE's Technical Sales / Marketing Program (3-year program designed to develop top-level sales executives). Managed all sales activities throughout 11 islands of the Caribbean, including Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St. Thomas, and Aruba. Led team of 9 sales representatives / distributors. Outperformed all sales targets by selling more than $3 million in parts and services to both publicly owned and privately owned power plants in region, achieving a 50% increase over prior year.

President and General Manager at Tyco Flow Control

May 2007

Responsible for full P&L of a $70 million business that operated in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia Uruguay and Paraguay. Business comprised of a ball valve manufacturing facility, 3 distribution centers, and a service business. Supervise more than 200 employees including unionized workers. Manage all indirect sales channels and developed new business within oil & gas, mining, petroleum / chemical, and water.

Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business

2000 – 2002

Master

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

1989 – 1993

BS

Concentration: Civil Engineering

Traveling, diving and golf