Senior Marketing & Strategy Leader

Julio C.
Hernandez

B2B Growth · Telecom & Digital Infrastructure · U.S. & Latin America

20+ years turning market complexity into growth — from Venezuela's largest mobile operator to the U.S.–Mexico border data center economy.
20+
Years in Tech & Telecom
300%+
MQL Growth at MDC
$285M
B2B Revenue Growth Led
EBITDA M&A Transaction

From scaling enterprise B2B at Telefónica Movistar to driving demand generation at MDC Data Centers — a career defined by building marketing engines that grow tech and telecom businesses across borders.

🇺🇸 U.S. Green Card 🇮🇹 EU / Italian Passport 📍 McAllen, TX 🎓 Harvard · MBA · BSc Eng.
B2B Marketing Strategy & ABM
Go-to-Market & Demand Generation
Product & Pricing Strategy
Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem
Brand Positioning & Expansion
Digital Marketing & Paid Media
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Budget & Financial Planning

Marketing strategist at the intersection of
growth, technology, and market leadership.

My career is a story of building things that scale. Over two decades spanning Venezuela, Latin America, and the U.S. border economy, I've operated at every altitude of commercial strategy — from launching mobile tariff plans for 2.5 million customers annually to advising on cross-border M&A transactions valued at multiples of EBITDA. I bring a proven track record designing go-to-market strategies, demand generation programs, and industry engagement initiatives that expand market presence and accelerate revenue growth across multi-country environments.

At Telefónica Movistar, I led marketing across Venezuela's most competitive mobile market — running enterprise and consumer programs that grew B2B revenues 32% year-on-year, launched new product lines including MPLS and M2M solutions, and consistently exceeded acquisition targets. The work demanded financial rigor, deep market understanding, and a marketer's instinct for what moves people.

At CMI Capital, I shifted into a strategic investor role — serving as the bridge between boardroom governance and operational performance at Telefónica Central America. I contributed to a landmark divestiture at 6× EBITDA, identified $100M+ in long-term growth opportunities, and drove the launch of Tpago, a digital mobile payments venture in Guatemala, from concept to commercial operation.

Today at MDC Data Centers, I lead marketing for a fast-growing data infrastructure company at the U.S.–Mexico border. My focus is building the demand generation and go-to-market engine that positions MDC as the preferred colocation partner for carriers, networks, and content providers — delivering 300%+ MQL growth in two years.

Demand Generation
Integrated B2B campaigns — digital, paid media, ABM, and events — consistently delivering measurable pipeline growth.
Brand & GTM Strategy
Building differentiated positioning in complex tech markets, including product launches, pricing, and ecosystem partnerships.
Strategic & Financial Acumen
Revenue management, budget ownership, and KPI-driven execution with P&L accountability across multiple segments.
Cross-Border Leadership
Deep expertise across U.S. and Latin American markets, with bilingual fluency and multicultural team leadership.

A track record built across industries, borders, and market cycles.

MDC Data Centers 2022 – Present · McAllen, TX
Senior Marketing Manager, Products & Innovation
Leading the full marketing function for a data center colocation company serving networks, telecom, and content providers across North America and Latin America. Responsible for go-to-market strategy, demand generation, ABM campaigns, product marketing, pricing strategy, brand positioning, and a distributed marketing team.
Grew Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) by 300%+ in two years through integrated demand generation combining digital marketing, paid media, targeted content, and industry events.
Designed and launched 5+ B2B marketing campaigns annually, increasing brand awareness and engagement across key verticals.
Planned and executed 5+ corporate events and industry forums annually, strengthening partner relationships and generating new business pipeline.
Developed coordinated marketing programs supporting ecosystem growth, including strategic partnerships and industry engagement initiatives.
CMI Capital — Corporación Multi Inversiones 2016 – 2022 · Regional
Business Strategy & Telecom Manager
Strategic liaison between CMI Capital and its investment in Telefónica Central America. Oversaw operational and financial performance and supported strategic initiatives including M&A, business transformation, and long-term growth planning across the regional telecom footprint.
Ensured 100% dividend payment compliance to stakeholders from 2016 to 2019 through financial monitoring and strategic oversight.
Supported the Telefónica Central America asset divestiture, contributing to a transaction valued at 6× EBITDA.
Developed a long-term strategic vision identifying $100M+ in growth opportunities across telecom and digital services.
Led digital transformation initiatives across Finance, Energy, and Real Estate business units.
Drove the launch of Tpago, a digital mobile payments venture in Guatemala, from concept to commercial operation.
Telefónica Movistar 2012 – 2016 · Venezuela
Marketing Director — Commercial Offer & Devices
Led commercial strategy for mobile, internet, and fixed services including pricing, promotions, and product management. Managed demand planning and subsidy strategy for mobile devices across consumer and enterprise segments. Led a team of 4 managers and 25+ professionals.
Maintained 40%+ average flow share in mobile sales, representing ~2.5M new customers annually.
Achieved 110%+ of mobile acquisition targets between 2013 and 2016 through targeted campaigns and channel strategy.
Ensured 100% SIM card availability despite severe foreign currency restrictions through proactive vendor and supply chain management.
Telefónica Movistar 2009 – 2012 · Venezuela
Deputy Director, B2B Marketing & Planning
Led strategy, pricing, product development, and marketing planning for enterprise and SME segments. Managed market analysis, financial planning, and commercial strategy for corporate telecom services. Led a team of 5 managers and 35+ professionals.
Grew B2B revenue 32% YoY for 3 consecutive years, reaching $285M — significantly outperforming the market's 11% CAGR.
Designed and implemented a new B2B sales incentive program aligning compensation with sales, churn, and billing KPIs.
Launched new enterprise services: MPLS connectivity, Hosted Managed Services, and M2M solutions.
Telefónica Movistar 2007 – 2009 · Venezuela
B2B Marketing Manager — Enterprise & SME
Managed marketing strategy and commercial programs for enterprise and SME telecom customers, including tariff design, product launches, financial budgets, and business case development.
Grew B2B revenue share from 33% to 52% within two years.
Drove 25% ARPU growth through new tariff plans and value-added service penetration.
Built a proprietary B2B market share analysis model to identify high-value enterprise opportunities.
CANTV — Verizon Affiliate 2001 – 2007 · Venezuela
B2B Marketing Manager & Business Strategy Specialist
Began career at Venezuela's national telco in a Verizon joint venture — first as Business Strategy Specialist in Wholesale & Carriers, then leading B2B Marketing for Enterprise and Government segments. Built foundational expertise in large-account management, regulatory environments, and telco market mechanics.
Managed enterprise and government B2B marketing at national scale.
Developed wholesale and carrier business strategy in a regulated telecom market.

Turning complexity into measurable outcomes.

300%+
MQL Growth in Two Years
At MDC Data Centers, implemented an integrated demand generation strategy — combining digital, paid media, content, and events — that more than tripled Marketing Qualified Leads.
EBITDA M&A Transaction
Supported the Telefónica Central America asset divestiture at ~6× EBITDA, delivering strong returns for CMI Capital stakeholders and setting a benchmark for the regional market.
$285M
B2B Revenue at Peak
Led B2B Marketing & Planning at Telefónica Movistar through 32% YoY revenue growth for three consecutive years, reaching $285M — far outpacing the market's 11% CAGR.
52%
Revenue Share Captured
Grew Telefónica's B2B revenue share from 33% to 52% in two years through targeted pricing, tariff design, and strategic market segmentation.
110%+
Sales Targets Exceeded
Surpassed mobile customer acquisition targets by 110%+ over three years, while sustaining 40%+ flow share in a market of ~2.5M new customers annually.
$100M+
Growth Opportunities Identified
Developed CMI Capital's Long-Term Vision for Telefónica CAM, surfacing over $100M in actionable opportunities across the regional telecom and digital services footprint.

A multidisciplinary toolkit
built across two decades.

Marketing & Growth
B2B Marketing Strategy Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Demand Generation Digital Marketing & Paid Media Brand Positioning Product Marketing Go-To-Market Strategy Industry Events & Engagement
Strategy & Finance
Pricing Strategy Revenue Management Budget & Financial Planning M&A Support Market Research & Analytics Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Data-Driven Decision Making
Leadership & Operations
Cross-Functional Leadership Distributed Team Management Executive Communication Corporate Events Execution Digital Transformation
Tools & Platforms
HubSpot (CRM, Sales & Marketing) SEMrush Google Workspace Asana · Notion · Miro Slack · Teams · Zoom Microsoft Office ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini

Academic foundation for a global career.

Harvard Business School Online
Certificate in Digital Marketing Strategy
2024
IESA Business School · Venezuela
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
1999 – 2001
SMU Cox School of Business · Dallas, TX
MBA International Exchange Program
2000
Universidad Simón Bolívar · Venezuela
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
1992 – 1998

Let's connect.

Whether you're exploring a strategic partnership, a senior marketing leadership role, or a conversation about B2B growth in tech and telecom infrastructure — I'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Location
McAllen, TX, USA · Remote / Open to Relocate
Languages
Spanish (Native) · English (Fluent Professional)
Work Authorization
U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card) · EU Citizen (Italian Passport)
Current Role
Senior Marketing Manager · MDC Data Centers