Hello, I'm Luis Eduardo Herrera A.

Luis Eduardo Herrera is a certified executive coach, independent board advisor, and founder of multiple consulting firms specializing in corporate governance, business strategy, and retail transformation. With over 20 years of experience advising C-Suite leaders and family-owned businesses, Luis has worked with top companies across industries such as consumer goods, retail, finance, and energy. He brings a unique combination of strategic clarity, operational insight, and governance expertise to every engagement. He is the founder of: The Retail Academy – focused on omnichannel retail growth and category management. Consejeros Independientes – implementing effective governance models for family-owned and mid-sized companies. Coaching Ejecutivo – providing personalized development for business leaders. Luis helps organizations align business, family, and ownership goals by building strong boards, fostering leadership transitions, and unlocking strategic opportunities with measurable impact.

Details

Location
Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
Seniority LevelBoard
Highest Level of EducationMasters

Current / Most Recent Job Title

Board member CEO

Current / Most Recent Employment

Consejeros Independientes The Retail Academy

Industry

Consumer Services
Education
Professional Services
Retail
Wholesale

Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover

Mexico
United States

Language(s)

English, United States
Spanish, Mexico

Professional Membership / Certification

Certified Executive Coach (ICF methodology) Independent Board Member certified by EGADE, IPADE, ANAHUAC, COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL Advanced training in Corporate Governance and Succession Planning Founder and Director at: The Retail Academy Consejeros Independientes Coaching-Ejecutivo.org

Skills

Executive Coaching and Leadership Development Corporate Governance and Board Advisory Strategic Planning for Family-Owned Businesses Retail Category Management & Omnichannel Strategy Business Transformation and Turnaround Projects Succession Planning & Conflict Resolution Cross-functional Team Alignment

Areas of Professional Interest

Governance in founder-led and family-owned companies Business model innovation and scalability Organizational development and leadership transitions Strategic alignment between ownership, family, and management B2B and retail sector transformation AI-driven tools for decision-making in business strategy