Ricardo Carriedo

CEO Americas @ Inspired Education

Mexico City, Mexico

About

With a background spanning strategy, finance, law, and education, I bring a unique blend of skills and insights to every challenge I undertake. With a foundation built on six years as a corporate lawyer at White & Case, I developed a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset that has served me well throughout my career. Transitioning into management consulting at Bain & Company, I honed my ability to drive impactful change and deliver results for clients across diverse industries over six rewarding years. My tenure at AB Inbev further solidified my expertise in finance and strategy, where I led numerous mergers and acquisitions initiatives, demonstrating a knack for navigating complex transactions and maximizing value. Venturing into the dynamic realm of education, I served as the CEO of IPM Montessori, where I revolutionized early childhood education in Mexico City, blending Montessori methodology with modern conveniences tailored for working families. Subsequently, as the CFO and CLO of Crehana, an innovative startup, I spearheaded the transformation into a software as a service and its path towards profitability. Most recently, my tenure at Inspired Education afforded me the opportunity to contribute to the global education landscape, championing transformative initiatives and investing heavily in technology to elevate educational experiences for K12 students worldwide. Driven by a passion for education and a commitment to making a positive impact, I am eager to leverage my diverse skill set and extensive experience to tackle new challenges and drive meaningful change in the world of education and beyond. Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to unlock new opportunities and drive success together.

Experience

  • CEO Americas at Inspired Education Group
    2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • CFO and General Counsel at Crehana
    2021 - 2023 · 2 yrs

    Responsible for finance, M&A, strategy and legal

  • President of the Board of Directors at Plataforma Mexicana de Centros Educativos
    2019 - 2022 · 3 yrs

  • Co-CEO / Managing Partner at IPM Montessori
    2017 - 2021 · 4 yrs

    Acquired, integrated and operated 13 Montessori preschools / daycares, consolidating them under 1 brand (IPM Montessori). After the acquisition, I became full time operator of the business leading all academic, commercial (sales and marketing), operational and legal functions.

  • Treasury, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate and Special Projects Director at Anheuser-Busch InBev
    2015 - 2018 · 3 yrs

    Responsible for Mexico and Central America SAB Miller integration across several functions (People, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, IT, Supply, Logistics, Shared Services) as well as synergy identification and capture. Mergers and Acquisitions - Development of group strategy for acquisitions and divestments - Lead negotiations - Valuation - Execution Treasury - Risk Management (FX and Commodities) - Cash Flow - Insurance - Pensions Real Estate - Management of owned and leased portfolio - Divestment lead Special Projects - Internal consulting lead - New Business Development and Incubator