Fernando Rych

Background

About Fernando Rych

Transforming businesses through responsible innovation and applied technology is what drives my career. As Executive Director, Board Member and Growth and GTM Strategy Specialist, my mission is to connect technology, data intelligence and agile methodologies to the strategic vision of companies, generating real and sustainable impact. With over 20 years' experience, I have worked as Executive Director, CIO, CTO and CINO, leading digital transformation, innovation and business expansion in different sectors. My approach combines Process Review, Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Data-Driven Growth strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate results. Responsible Innovation & Data-Driven Strategy, always with a Servant Leader attitude and putting the people involved at the center. Sharing Knowledge & Market Leadership As a TEDx Speaker, MBA Professor and Academic Ambassador, I bring my experience to leadership training and corporate innovation, empowering executives and entrepreneurs for the challenges of digital transformation. Proven Impact - As Executive Director and CIO, I generated $440 milions in direct financial impact by structuring Business Intelligence and Data Analytics strategies to accelerate decision making- As Chief Innovation Architect, I was recognized with 5 CEO awards for leading 80+ strategic projects that drove corporate innovation and optimized cash flows by $2.5 bilions annually- As Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), I have implemented automation and AI strategies that have resulted in the saving of working hours per year, optimizing operations and productivity - As a Board Member and Startup Mentor, I have impacted 900+ companies, supporting their scalability and structuring growth strategies (Growth & GTM)- Digital Transformation & Expansion Strategies (GTM & Growth)- I led initiatives that increased sales conversion by 4x and reduced response time to leads to less than 5 minutes, leading to company growth of 44.7% in one year- Automation and Applied Artificial Intelligence - I structured Data Intelligence teams, developing dozens of strategic dashboards and implementing machine learning and process automation, increasing the operational efficiency of all areas - Agile Management & Executive Leadership - I led squads and more than professionals, promoting agile culture and Lean methodologies to accelerate projects and maximize deliveries.