Carlos brings a unique blend of precision engineering, large-scale operations expertise, and a passion for transformation. Over his 20+ year career, he has led operational turnarounds, spearheaded Lean Six Sigma programs, and executed strategic projects that expanded capacity, accelerated delivery, and elevated quality standards. His work with leading global organizations like Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, and GE has prepared him to navigate the evolving demands of the media industry with agility and vision.

As Senior Director of Operations Management for GFR Media, he oversees all production, distribution, and continuous improvement initiatives across the company’s diverse portfolio, which includes newsprint, digital publications, and experiential marketing.

He’s passionate about fostering collaborative and empowered teams, and creating processes that enable innovation to thrive without compromising performance. His leadership philosophy is simple: operational excellence is not just about systems — it’s about people, culture, and a shared vision for success.

Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt) and Lean Manufacturing Coach

Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering, UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, MAYAGUEZ;