Summary
Ricardo Ramirez is a seasoned executive and founder with over two decades of leadership in food trade, sales, and business development, currently CEO of Foodgenially LLC in Seattle. He blends strategic commercial expertise—from running national sales teams and launching ISP products to directing Hispanic retail strategies—with hands-on operational and finance experience gained early in his career. His background includes senior roles at US Foods and regional leadership at Paya’s International Trading, where he consistently drove market penetration, product introductions, and team development. An MBA with specializations in marketing and information systems, he pairs analytical rigor with a practical knack for scaling cross-border food businesses. Despite a primarily business-focused career, he also identifies as a developer and entrepreneur on GitHub, signaling technical curiosity that complements his commercial leadership. Known for translating market insight into repeatable growth strategies, he excels at connecting vendors, brokers, and sales teams to capture emerging trends.
8 years of coding experience
37 years of employment as a software developer
Specialization in Marketing Management, International Marketing, Specialization in Marketing Management, International Marketing at Universidad ICESI
MBA - Master of Business Administration, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, MBA - Master of Business Administration, Marketing/Marketing Management, General at University of South Florida
B.S. Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering, B.S. Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
English, Spanish, Portuguese