Julio Morales
CIO | Digital Transformation | IT&D Leader | Strategic Business Partner
Executive Profile
20+ years driving technology strategy and business growth
I'm a senior IT executive with 20+ years leading technology strategy across Pharma and FMCG industries. I love to connect technology with business growth and ensuring every investment delivers real financial impact.
Expert in leveraging AI, automation, and enterprise platforms to solve operational problems and create value. I'm a leader who communicates priorities clearly to executive stakeholders, establishing agile methodologies and focusing on building teams that deliver results.
Core Capabilities
Strategic expertise across technology and business domains
🚀 Digital Transformation
AI, GenAI & Automation (RPA/IoT)
☁️ ERP & Enterprise Platforms
SAP S/4 & Azure, AWS, ADs
🤝 M&A, Divestments & Integration
IT Due Diligence
📈 MarTech & Sales Enablement
CRM/PoS & Omni-channel
📊 Commercial Intelligence
IQVIA, Nielsen, Sell-in/out Data
🔒 Compliance & Audit Management
Cybersecurity & Risk
💰 Financial Leadership
CAPEX/OPEX & ROI Optimization
🏭 Manufacturing IT
Industry 4.0, Supply Chain & 3PLs
Professional Experience
A track record of delivering impact at scale
2023 – Present
Head of IT&D LATAM
- Define and execute IT&D strategy across LATAM aligning technology with business goals, managing IT&D Portfolio, tracking value and reporting benefits to senior management.
- Drive automation agenda, delivering productivity and operational efficiency with proven results.
- Strategic advisor to senior business leaders to grow businesses using technology.
2021 – 2023
IT Regional Service Manager – Americas Manufacturing
- Led IT operations across 14 manufacturing facilities, improving service reliability and operational resilience.
- Managing critical IT/OT operations including laboratory environments, ensuring full GxP compliance and operational resilience in highly regulated areas requiring computerized system validation (CSV).
2018 – 2021
IT Service Account Manager – LATAM
- Ensuring IT operations are meeting business needs in the commercial and logistics sites.
- In charge of 3PL integrations and systems inter-operations.
2010 – 2018
Global Service Manager / Infrastructure Manager
- Managed global Cisco Collaboration platforms and regional infrastructure.
- In charge of overall infrastructure services (Network, Hosting, Cybersec, Collaboration, End User Services, Data Center).
2006 – 2010
Telecom Administrator / Servicedesk Supervisor
- LAN, WAN, VoIP, Video responsible.
- Incident, Problem, Request and Change management responsible.
Education & Certifications
Academic foundation and professional development
🎓 Master's Degree
Finance
⚙️ Bachelor's Degree
Electronic Engineering
📜 ITIL Certification
Certification & Facilitator
📋 Project Management
Program for Executives
🎯 Six Sigma
Green Belt
Additional Information
🌍 Languages
- Spanish — Native (C2)
- English — Professional (C1)
- Portuguese — Intermediate (B1)
💡 Interests
- 👨👩👧👦 Family
- 💻 Technology & Innovation
- 🤖 Robotics & Mechanics
- ⚡ Electronics
- ⚽ Sports