Strategic Direction That Works

Sebastián Macías

Strategy that actually gets executed

Strategic Advisor & Independent Director for mid-sized enterprises, family businesses, and ambitious entrepreneurs across Iberia and Latin America.

WHO I AM

14 Years Building. From Sales to CEO.

I started as a sales executive and worked my way up over 14 years. I've been Regional Director for 5 years, and more recently CEO for 3 years, managing complex international operations in logistics, wellness, and real estate across Latinoamérica, Mexico, USA, and Spain.

I've made strategic decisions worth millions. I've led teams of 300+ people across multiple continents. I've lived the consequences—both successes and failures. Starting from the bottom taught me something most CEOs never learn: the perspective of people doing the work matters as much as the numbers.

I recently completed the Chartered Director Programme from the Institute of Directors in London—formal training in governance, strategy, and board-level thinking. This formalized what I'd learned in practice and gave me the discipline of director-level perspective.

Now I work as a Strategic Advisor and Independent Director helping organizations develop strategies that actually work, navigate transformation, and build sustainable advantage.

Chartered Director
Institute of Directors | London, 2025
14 Years Total Experience
5 years Director | 3 years CEO | Grew from Sales Executive
Business Administration & Economics
University of Chile | Santiago
Industries
Logistics, Wellness, Real Estate, Food
Geography
Latinoamérica, Mexico, USA, Spain

WHAT I DO

Strategic Advisory & Transformation

Strategic Direction

For organizations at a crossroads. We develop clarity on where you're going, why it matters, and how to get there. Not beautiful PowerPoint decks. Practical strategy grounded in your actual constraints, capabilities, and market reality.

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Implementation & Transformation

Strategy fails not because the thinking is wrong—it fails because organizations can't execute. I stay deeply involved through implementation, helping you navigate organizational change, restructuring, and the cultural shifts required to succeed.

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Board & Director Roles

Independent director oversight, board advisory, or governance support for mature organizations. I bring CEO experience and formal board training to help you think strategically, manage risk, and create long-term value.

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Family Business Advisory

Family businesses are different. Succession, professionalization, balancing family dynamics with professional management—I've lived these challenges and understand the nuance. Specialized support for generational transitions and scaling family enterprises.

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WHO I WORK WITH

You Might Be a Good Fit If...

Family Business in Transition

€50M–500M revenue | Succession, professionalization, scaling

You're navigating generational transition, family dynamics are complicating professional decisions, or you're trying to professionalize without losing what made you successful. I understand family business culture intimately.

Ambitious Entrepreneur / Scaler

€10M–150M revenue | 20%+ annual growth

You're growing fast and need to scale without becoming corporate, without losing your edge or culture. You need someone who's lived rapid scaling and can help you do it thoughtfully.

Private Equity / Investors

Need experienced board oversight | Strategic guidance

You've acquired a company and need experienced director oversight, or you're preparing one for scaling. I bring CEO and board perspective to value creation.

Operational Transformation

Cost structure | Supply chain | Digital transformation

You're facing specific operational challenges that need both strategic clarity and implementation support. I help solve these by connecting strategy and operations.

HOW I WORK

My Philosophy & Method

Start with Understanding

I don't assume I know your answer. I spend time understanding your specific context—your financials, operations, people, market, and constraints. Then I diagnose what's really happening.

Honest Feedback

I tell you what I think is true, not what you want to hear. If I think your strategy isn't sound, I say so. If I think the real problem is execution, not strategy, I'll tell you that.

Integrated Thinking

Strategy, operations, culture, finance, people—I don't separate these into silos. I see how decisions in one area affect all the others and help you navigate these connections.

Implementation Responsibility

I don't hand off a plan and disappear. I stay involved through implementation. My success is measured by results, not by how much you like my recommendations.

Practical Over Perfect

I gather enough data to make good decisions, not perfect ones. I move fast, adjust as I learn, and focus on the 20% of efforts that drive 80% of results.

Respect Your Context

I'm not here to impose one model everywhere. I understand Iberian and Latin American business culture, family dynamics, regulatory context, and what actually works in your market.

BACKGROUND

Professional Journey

Strategic Advisor & Independent Director
2025–Present
Founded independent advisory practice focused on strategic direction, transformation, and board-level guidance for mid-sized enterprises and family businesses in Iberia and Latin America.
CEO / Regional Director
2013–2024 (3 years CEO, 5 years Director total)
Nexus Logistics Group and related enterprises. Managed P&L for multinational operations across Latinoamérica, Mexico, USA, and Spain. Led teams of 300+, oversaw strategic direction, operational execution, financial performance, and organizational transformation. Industries: Logistics, Wellness, Real Estate, Food.
Regional Director / Entrepreneur / Sales Executive
2003–2013 (Started from Sales)
Worked my way up from sales executive to regional director across multiple organizations. Managed 8 offices simultaneously, led 300+ people, developed expertise in sales, negotiations, relationship building, and business development. This period shaped my understanding of how businesses really work.

GET IN TOUCH

Let's Explore If We're a Good Fit

Interested in working together?

Location
Marbella, Spain
Availability
Available for initial conversations. Current focus: Strategic advisory and transformation projects with 6–12 month engagement.
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