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1153: From Big-Company Discipline to Private-Equity Speed | Jorge Pliego, CFO, Improving

In his late 20s, Jorge Pliego found himself financing a major expansion in Mexico—not by calling corporate for cash, but by rethinking the entire structure. At Procter & Gamble, he was given the chance to fund a new paper products facility locally, navigating tax and financing incentives until the deal carried “zero” interest cost, Pliego tells us. Convincing senior leaders in Mexico and at headquarters required clarity, confidence, and an understanding of the business beyond finance alone.

That moment reflects a career shaped by early responsibility and proximity to decision-makers. From ERP…

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