Jorge Kennedy
Accelerating revenue growth across LATAM with omni-channel sales & marketing leadership.
Mexico City, MX
Full time
Hybrid/On-site
Senior executive with over three decades of leadership in sales and marketing strategy across Mexico and LATAM. Recognized for spearheading Go-to-Market...
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My Career Journey
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SPORTUMARCA
Country Manager Mexico
Jul 2026 - Present | 2m
Mexico City, MX
Full ownership of P&L Management and GTM strategy for Liga MX billboard inventory. Drove KAM, market penetration and revenue growth in sports media, combining LED inventory with digital activations and...
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Cubitt Tracking Technologies
Country Manager Mexico
Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 | 10m
Mexico City, MX
Led integration of smart devices portfolio with omnichannel focus, negotiated and closed first Members Mark private-label electronics for Sam’s Club, reaching USD 1.5M in revenue. Drove +25% market share...
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HK Mingzhi Integrated Circuit Technology Limited – TJD
Regional Marketing & Sales Director – Mexico & LATAM (Consumer Electronics Division)
Oct 2020 - Dec 2022 | 2y 2m
Developed and positioned tablets via Ingram Micro channels; led demand planning, pricing, and analysis. Achieved national retail positioning with 50,000+ units/year and over 20% market share.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical – Nutraceutical Division
Senior Commercial Strategy Consultant – Mexico Market (Pocari Sweat)
Feb 2016 - Jul 2020 | 4y 5m
Consulted on commercialization strategy for Pocari Sweat in Mexico, conducting client-by-client sales analysis, competitor benchmarking, and pricing negotiations with major retailers. Achieved national...
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P&F México (Philips) – Post-Acquisition Integration (Funai / Sanyo)
National Sales Manager – Display & Audio Division
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015 | 4m
Mexico City, MX
Managed national retail sales force and account forecasting, developed sales strategies and marketing plans, integrating Philips branded displays into Walmart, achieving over 10,000 TVs and DVDs sold.
Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation
LATAM Sales & Marketing Manager – TV Division
May 2013 - Mar 2015 | 1y 10m
Opened retail partnerships across Mexico/LATAM, managed key accounts, built pricing and negotiation frameworks. Led national LCD/LED rollout with 32% Walmart market share in Mexico and 80,000 TVs sold...
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Imation | Consumer Electronics (Memorex / XtremeMac / Imation)
National Key Account Manager – Sales & Marketing
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 | 2y 11m
Managed sales and marketing for audio/accessories, handled Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Costco accounts, led trade marketing and forecasting. Achieved LATAM sales record at Costco (+65% market share, 1,200+...
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Sharp Electronics Corporation
Senior Marketing Manager – Audio & Video Division
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 | 1y 11m
Directed all marketing, brand promotion, and merchandising. Launched successful national campaigns leading to #1 sales for 40” LCD and 40% sales growth in 6 months.
Sony Electronics Mexico
National B2B Sales Manager – Corporate & Enterprise Channels
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008 | 3y 11m
Opened B2B channels, developed strategies, and managed inventory. Secured USD 3M in sales with Bancomer and achieved 55% B2B market share in one year.
Sony Electronics Mexico
Marketing Manager – TV Division (Consumer Electronics)
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 | 1y 11m
Managed national TV marketing, budgeting, and PR. Oversaw transition from Wega to Bravia, delivering +35% sales in under 1 year and winning global campaign awards.
Broadway Communications Corp.
Country Manager Mexico & LATAM
Jan 1999 - Jan 2004 | 5y
Texas Instruments – Ingram Micro
Product Manager
Jan 1995 - Jan 1998 | 3y
Hewlett Packard Mexico
Channel & Trade Marketing Supervisor
Jan 1990 - Jan 1995 | 5y
Persuasive Communication
Collaboration
Influencing Skills
Creative Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
Customer Service
Sales
Results Focused
Teamwork
Most proud of (2/3)
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Built national retail presence at HK Mingzhi, selling 50,000+ tablets and securing over 20% market share in Mexico.
2nd
Led Mexico launch and retail integration at Cubitt, negotiating Sam's Club private-label deals that generated USD 1.5M revenue.
Career Highlights
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Marketing Manager, TV Division — Sony Electronics Mexico (2004–2005)
Launched Sony BRAVÍA in Mexico, driving +35% sales
Mexico City, MX, 2005
In 2004–2005 as Marketing Manager for Sony's TV division in Mexico I led the national launch...
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Country Manager Mexico, SPORTUMARCA (2026–present)
Commercialized Liga MX billboard inventory
Mexico City, MX, 2026
In 2026 as Country Manager Mexico at SPORTUMARCA I took full P&L ownership and built the go-to-market...
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My values
Empowerment
Communication
Creativity
Customer-Centricity
Collaboration
Education
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Universidad Tecnológica de México
Postgraduate in International Business
2000
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Universidad Tecnológica de México
B.A. in International Marketing
1999
Certifications & Qualifications
Six Sigma
Sony2026
Quality Tools
Sony2026
6’s
Sony2026
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Sanyo2026
Trademarketing in a Retail World
HP2026
Franklin Covey
Ingram Micro2026
Language(s) I speak
English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent