Meet Francisco
Director of Research & Development - Central America & Colombia
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What made you choose Cargill?
I was very young when I first read that Cargill, a global company, had arrived in Colombia in 2017. I became curious and interested in learning more about thecompany, so I did some research and discovered a wonderful organization full of opportunities, with a strong culture and the potential to make a meaningful impact on the food industry.
I decided to apply, and that decision marked the beginning of my professional career. Looking back, I realize that I found much more than a job. I found a place where I could challenge myself, learn, grow, take on new responsibilities, and contribute to something bigger.
Since then, my journey at Cargill has been filled with challenges, opportunities, and incredible experiences that have shaped me both professionally and personally. What started as curiosity about a company became a long-term journey of growth, transformation, and a genuine sense of belonging.
What impact do you feel you and your team are making through your work, and why is that meaningful to you?
I believe the impact we are making goes beyond developing products or providing technical solutions. Our role is to help transform the business by connecting customer needs, innovation, technical capabilities, and business strategy.
Together, we are strengthening our ability to deliver value to customers, improve competitiveness, accelerate innovation, and turn opportunities into profitable business growth.
What makes this particularly meaningful to me is seeing how our team’s work translates into real business results while creating opportunities for people to grow, develop, and make a difference. I strongly believe that when we put the customer at the center and empower our people, we can create a lasting impact.
What aspects of your work excite and motivate you the most, and what keeps you engaged and growing in your career at Cargill?
What excites me the most is the opportunity to solve complex business challenges, work with talented people, and turn ideas into tangible results.
I particularly enjoy connecting different areas of the organization, bringing different perspectives together, and transforming innovation into business value. I am also passionate about developing people, building strong teams, and creating an environment where people feel empowered to challenge the status quo.
What keeps me engaged at Cargill is the constant opportunity to learn, take on new challenges, work across different cultures, and contribute to a business that is continuously evolving. There is always something new to build, improve, and transform.
What are your career goals moving forward?
My goal is to continue growing as a business leader, expanding my strategic perspective and contributing to the organization beyond my current scope of responsibility.
I would like to take on broader leadership challenges, increase my exposure to different businesses and markets, and continue developing the capabilities needed to lead transformation at a larger scale.
Most importantly, I want to keep building strong teams, developing future leaders, and connecting innovation, people, and business strategy to create sustainable growth for Cargill.