Transformational Executive, with over 20 years of experience leading companies and supporting leaders through turnaround, growth, mergers and acquisitions, and cultural transformation — often in complex international contexts. He combines his C-Suite experience with a strong track record in government relations and strategic negotiation.
Manuel bridges strategy and execution through a perspective grounded in real-world experience.
Throughout his career as President & CEO at HONEYWELL and HENKEL, as well as in leadership roles at METRO GROUP and KEENFOLKS, he has faced and navigated critical business challenges such as:
✅ Driving large-scale transformation and growth in rapidly changing environments.
✅ Aligning culture, strategy, and execution to enable digital transformation and sustainable performance.
✅ Leading organizations through post-merger integration, digital transformation, and ESG evolution.
✅ Developing high-performing leadership teams capable of thriving in uncertainty.
As an Advisor and Chairman, he helps leaders and their teams to:
🔹 Align culture and business model transformation as a driver of results.
🔹 Develop conscious leadership capabilities to address today’s complex challenges.
🔹 Foster accountability and collaboration in global and matrixed organizations.
🔹 Navigate AI and Automation, Technology and Software, Innovation, Pricing, and Sustainability shifts with a human-centered approach.
Manuel brings the practical insight of a professional with experience across multiple industries — Technology, Software, Consumer Goods, Industrials, Retail, and Advertising — someone who has been in the trenches, understands the complexities of leading at scale, and knows what it takes to move from intention to impact.