Maria D.
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Maria Pia D. is a seasoned Global Business Executive with over 27 years of experience in driving revenue growth, business transformation, and global operations within the Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Insurance, and Professional Services sectors. As the General Manager of an international business unit, she was instrumental in scaling revenues from USD 50M to USD 90M, achieving an 11% year-over-year growth, improving profit margins by 2 percentage points annually, and successfully integrating five acquisitions to enhance operational efficiency. Maria spearheaded AI adoption initiatives to optimize operations across diverse regions, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia, while leading a team of over 600 professionals. In her role at Globant, she managed strategic expansion and client acquisition, securing over 20 global corporate accounts. With certifications in Corporate Governance from UCEMA and teaching tenure at UTN, her expertise extends to strategic planning and digital transformation. Maria's prior roles include leadership positions at Dift.co, QBE Insurance, Brightstar, Sabre Holdings, and Telecom Argentina.
Experience
Global VP Delivery - Media & Entertainment
Globant · 2017 — PresentOversaw the strategy, growth, profitability, and operations of the international Media & Entertainment business unit across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Managed a workforce of over 600 professionals while leading the full commercial cycle, including strategic account expansion and new client acquisition with more than 20 global corporate accounts. Integrated five acquisitions while improving operating margins and designed the business unit's strategic plan.Head of Production
Dift.co · 2016 — 2017Directed digital strategy, operations, and client relationship management. Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives alongside the execution of high-impact projects.Business Application Manager
QBE Insurance / Experta ART · 2014 — 2016Managed IT Applications, Software Development, and Business Intelligence functions. Oversaw technology strategy, vendor management, and platform transformation.Application Manager - LATAM South
Brightstar · 2011 — 2014Led application operations for the Latin America South region, including the management of corporate platforms, manufacturing, and SaaS services.Software Development Manager
Sabre Holdings · 2008 — 2011Supervised global development teams and coordinated product delivery for the Checkout and Hospitality Solutions divisions.Business Process Leader
Telecom Argentina · 1997 — 2008Progressively advanced through various roles in commercial, technology, and business process areas. Final position involved optimizing and implementing critical processes on a large scale.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Board of Directors Certification - Corporate GovernanceUniversidad del CEMA (UCEMA)
- Postgraduate Degree in MarketingUniversidad Catolica Argentina (UCA)
- Information Systems EngineeringUniversidad Tecnologica Nacional (UTN)