Eduardo Jiménez Granados
Qualified Executive with proven experience in multiple disciplines of Risk Management, including Corporate Security, Business Continuity & Organizational Resilience, Loss Prevention, People Protection, Corporate Investigations, Crisis Management & Emergency Preparedness, International Standards implementation, Safety and Occupational Health working in multinational companies, leaders in their sector. Focused on organizational transformation, business needs, and problem resolution. Capable of leading multi-talent teams to deliver results under a full compliance framework. Recognized industry leader and facilitator.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FEDEX EXPRESS MEXICO Oct 2019 – Feb 2023
Security & Aviation Managing Director.
Leading a large team of Security professionals dedicated to actively contribute to achieve FedEx Corporate goals and business strategies by:
- Mitigation of associated risks - reduction of losses – interception of packages with illegal content – facility assessments - full compliance of AVSEC regulation.
- Living corporate culture based on PSP (People - Service - Profit) - supporting all initiatives related to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Safety Above All and Great Place to Work (GPTW).
- Ensure financial responsibility through strict budget management and capital expenditure projects, in compliance with Internal Controls corporate guidelines, consistently delivering significant savings.
- Ensure execution of major investigations as well as development of remediation plans to avoid damage to FedEx reputation, ensuring business continuity and financial stability.
- Contribute to the assessment, development and consolidation of new verticals in emerging markets like e-commerce, retail operations and fulfillment.
BAYER CROP SCIENCE - MONSANTO Legacy Jan 2018 – Sep 2019
Global Security Lead. Latin America North.
Former Monsanto Global Security Lead for LAN Region:
- Managing all security aspects and incidents related with or derived from LAN’s business, operations, R&D, people and assets - ensuring full compliance of Laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Collecting and disseminating intelligence related to terrorist, activist, criminal threats and other information regarding to the security and well-being of the employees and the Company in the region.
- Leading investigations involving brand protection as well as other associated risks to protect Crop Science Business’ freedom to operate in the areas of responsibility - Conducting Security Vulnerability Assessments at all facilities and provide operable recommendations, ensuring successful execution.
PROCTER & GAMBLE Nov 2004 – Dec 2017
Global Security. Senior Manager Latin America.
Former Gillette Corporate Security Manager:
- Appointed as Physical Security COE (Center of Expertise) to provide technical guidance and auditing - Leading security infrastructure development for new facilities across LA. (Gillette Plant, Mexico; Corporate Buildings, Sao Paulo, & Mexico City) and divestitures (Fabric & Home Care, Color & Professional, Family Care, Beauty & Grooming operations; Guatemala, Peru, Mexico).
- Global Loss Oversight Team LA Leader. Strategies developed to reduce cargo losses and optimize security expenses. Investigation of major incidents implementing effective mitigation plans for the region. Mexico Supply Chain strategy redesigned based on Transportation Key Elements Assessment.
- Support to C-TPAT certification.
- Appointed as Regional Crisis Management/Business Continuity SME (Subject Matter Expert) to facilitate annual training to Regional Executive Teams (Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica), leading Mexico E2E BCP. Advisor of Mexico Governance Board on Security Risks mitigation.
- Skills development of Security Program Owners (Facilities, Product Supply & People). Twelve annual regional security workshops successfully coordinated; creation of several comprehensive standards and operational manuals. Leader of Information Security program for HR.
- Ensure full protection of At-Risk employees (C-Suite, Country Top Management, sales force, expats, international visitors and massive events) in Mexico. Assigned to Venezuela Operations during 5 weeks on July - August 2016.
WYETH PHARMACEUTICALS – PFIZER Jul 2002 – Oct 2004
Security & HSE Manager:
- Creation of Security Department - Corporate security programs developed, including facilities, supply chain, executive protection and brand reputation for Vaccines, Nutritional, OTC and Hospitals portfolios.
- Recognition obtained from INVIMA (Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamento) as per excellence in Safety, Health and Environmental programs.
- Full compliance of corporate standards in Fire Protection according to Factory Mutual (FM) requirements. No major gaps / recurrence reported in annual audits.
- Progressively growth through promotions to positions of increasing challenge and complexity, based on demonstrated success in programs implementation. Facilities management (maintenance & utilities) assigned in 2003.
AMERICAN EXPRESS MEXICO Dec 1998 – Jun 2002
Security Services Manager:
- Physical Security infrastructure developed and implemented in the new Reforma Corporate Building project (access control, CCTV, fire protection, uniformed security services).
- Business Continuity strategy completed and successfully executed during Y2K, including access control system replacement, CCTV upgrade and back-up plan for operations.
- Special Security strategy developed and flawless executed to mitigate threats associated to 9/11 events in USA. Installation and operation of X-Ray machines, arch / hand-held metal detectors, anti-terrorism / bioterrorism program and explosive searching procedures.
- Emergency response program developed for 3 buildings (Corporate, Operations, Training Center) focused on complex scenarios (evacuation of high-rise facilities, major earthquakes management, protection of people & critical assets like cash operations, main vault, continuity of financial transactions). Emergency brigades trained and certificated.
- Security plan executed during Board of Directors (BOD) in Cancun. Protection provided during strategic business meetings of C-Suite/Investors, golf tournament and private show (Donna Summer).
3M MEXICO Oct 1989 – Dec 1998
Safety & Security Supervisor:
- Former Crisis Management Plan developer. Executive Team successfully trained.
- E2E Security infrastructure project executed in both, new Corporate Building (Santa Fe) and new Manufacturing Plant (San Luis Potosi). Security logistics coordinated to move employees from former facilities (San Juan de Aragon) to Santa Fe.
- 100% compliance of safety annual training programs to all employees, including regional sales branches.
- Personal Security Program successfully created to protect the executive team. Implementation of vehicles tracking system, escorts, residential security and emergency response team.
EDUCATION
Chemical Engineering. Polytechnic National Institute (IPN), Mexico. Graduated.
Fire Protection Systems. Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA), Mexico. Post-graduated.
Certified Protection Officer. International Foundation of Protection Officers (IFPO).
ADDITIONAL ADVANCED TRAINING / SKILLS / EXPERTISE
- Member of OSAC Mexico Steering Committee. Private Sector Co-Chair- 2023
- American Chamber Mexico. Security Committee Vice president 2022 -2023
- “Advanced Intelligence Analytics” by FBI & Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC).
- “International Security Standards” by Transportation Assets Protection Association (TAPA). Founder member of TAPA Mexico.
- “ISO 31000” by RISK Mexico.
- “Advanced Kidnap Incident Management” by Control Risk Group.
- Deep understanding of Supply Chain Security Management standards (C-TPAT, ISO 28000, BASC, OEA) implementation and auditing.
- Member of the ASIS Security and Resilience in Organizations and their Supply Chains Technical Committee.
- International Trainer & Speaker in Emergency and Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Risk Analysis and Supply Chain Security. Conferences and Workshops dictated in Mexico, Venezuela, Guatemala, Costa Rica and USA.
- Articles writer about Emergency Management and Business Continuity in magazines “Seguridad en America” and Xtreme Secure.
- Corporate Security Consultant. Recognized as “One of the 100 most Influencing Security Professionals in Mexico, 2017 and 2022” by “Seguridad en America” magazine.