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Gabriela Hernandez

Mexico City

Summary

Driven by tangible outcomes with over 25 years of experience in senior roles within multinational financial institutions, consistently delivering measurable results and impactful solutions.

Recognized for dynamic leadership, with a proven track record in driving sustainable, profitable growth and leading large-scale projects. Expert in executing strategies that transform customer experience, with passion for innovation and leveraging technology to create human-centric approach.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head of Debit Accounts and Customer Experience

HSBC Mexico
02.2020 - Current
  • Portfolio Management: Responsible for processes, regulatory compliance, P&L and commercial activities of debit accounts with a portfolio of 6 million customers, overseeing $7 billion USD in total balances.
  • Digital Transformation: Launched a digital origination journey for debit accounts with no balance limits, driving increased customer acquisition and retention - Vendor Management: Renegotiated payment network fees, generating a $58 million USD benefit and secured $15 million USD for digital origination and new platform development..
  • Strategic Leadership: Launched Agile Cells to optimize key customer journeys, significantly improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Cultural Transformation: Implemented CARE, a global Customer Centric Culture & Behavioral program, fostering a customer-first mindset across the organization.

Sr. VP CLCM

Citibanamex
11.2018 - 02.2020
  • - Customer onboarding definition and implementation of streamlined automatized process and step by step metrics to monitor and optimize each phase
  • CLC Strategy design and implementation to enhance engagement, retention and growth. Launched retention cell recognizing overall customer value
  • X-sell and Upsell initiatives to increase customer value
  • Data -driven segmentation to tailor communication and product offering.

VP Premium Cards

Citibanamex
06.2016 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for Premium cards portfolios, overseeing E2E customer experience, P&L, and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed portfolios including Beyond, Prestige, and Platinum cards for affluent customers.
  • Achieved a 120% RR increase and improved customer retention by 5%.

Other Roles

Citibanamex
05.2003 - 05.2016

• Emerging Affluent Segment Strategy (Priority): May 2007 – June 2016
• Assistant VP Direct Marketing. Banamex Insurance Company: 2004 - 2007
• Chief of staff of Dirección Comercial. Banamex Insurance Company: 2003 – 2004

Education

Executive Program -

IPADE Business School
Mexico City
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Certification - Business Social Responsibility

Universidad Anahuac
México, Mexico
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Training - Strategy And Execution For Results

Universidad Anahuac
Mexico, México
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Certification - Franchise Executive Certification

Universidad Anahuac
Mexico, México, Mexico
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Certificate - Green Belt, Six Sigma

GE Capital
Mexico City, Mexico
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Certificate - Contact Center Administration Certificate

Universidad Anahuac
Mexico, México, Mexico
05.2001 -

MBA - Finance

ITESM
Mexico City, Mexico
08.2000 - 12.2003

BBA - Marketing

ITESM
Mexico City
08.1994 - 12.1998

Skills

Additional Information

Extra-Curricular Activities

- Teacher of Marketing Strategy at the Master in Business Economics, Universidad Anahuac: 2005 – 2016
- Marketing Consultant. Instituto de Desarrollo Empresarial Anáhuac: 2005 - 2016
- International Speaker: “Blue Ocean Strategy” (Colombia, Peru, Venezuela), “Calidad en el Servicio” (Colombia), “Estrategia Enfocada en Clientes” (Mexico, Colombia)

Timeline

Head of Debit Accounts and Customer Experience

HSBC Mexico
02.2020 - Current

Sr. VP CLCM

Citibanamex
11.2018 - 02.2020

VP Premium Cards

Citibanamex
06.2016 - 10.2018

Other Roles

Citibanamex
05.2003 - 05.2016

Executive Program -

IPADE Business School
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Certification - Business Social Responsibility

Universidad Anahuac
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Training - Strategy And Execution For Results

Universidad Anahuac
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Certification - Franchise Executive Certification

Universidad Anahuac
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Certificate - Green Belt, Six Sigma

GE Capital
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Certificate - Contact Center Administration Certificate

Universidad Anahuac
05.2001 -

MBA - Finance

ITESM
08.2000 - 12.2003

BBA - Marketing

ITESM
08.1994 - 12.1998
Gabriela Hernandez