Ignacio Ballester

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About Ignacio Ballester

Global CFO | Strategic Business Partner | Growth & Transformation Leader: Strategic and results-driven CFO with a proven record of transforming global operations, enhancing performance, and maximising shareholder value at FTSE top-tier level. Innovative, hands-on CFO and strategic business partner with strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to unlock multi-category growth in fast-paced, competitive markets. International CFO with a strong track record of building trust and leading high-performing, diverse teams through mentoring and inspirational leadership. Professional Background: Finance graduate and MBA with extensive international experience delivering results across developed and emerging markets. Proven track record in leading high-performing, multi-cultural teams and aligning business strategy with customer needs and shareholder value. Strong strategic thinker with deep analytical insight, skilled at driving sustainable growth through digital innovation and operational excellence. Experienced in end-market, regional, and global roles across Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Multilingual: fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Greek; working knowledge of French and Italian. Career Goal: To secure a senior leadership role in General Management or Finance where I can drive sustainable business growth through innovative resource management, a consumer-centric approach, and strong stakeholder engagement. Committed to building and developing high-performing teams while continuing to grow professionally and personally. Specialties: Energetic and commercially astute Senior Finance Executive with extensive multinational experience leading supply chain, route-to-market, commercial, digital, and financial strategies to unlock growth levers. Experienced board member with strong investor relations expertise and comprehensive knowledge of the modern international CFO remit, including plc directorship, manufacturing, supply chain, treasury, accounting, audit, financial management, pricing strategies, capital markets, risk management, compliance, M&A, and integrations.