our management team
Diana Abril
Chief Legal Officer
Diana Abril is an accomplished legal executive with more than 17 years of experience as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, having advised public and private multinational organizations in complex legal and regulatory environments and led cross-border operations and multicultural teams across Latin America, Europe, and the South Pacific.
Prior to joining Lean Solutions Group, Diana served as Chief Legal Officer at Motivus and General Counsel at Illumno and Elandia International.
A three-time honoree on the Legal 500 GC Powerlist for Miami/Latin America, Diana is a passionate autism and disability rights advocate. She serves on the boards of The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University, the Disability Inclusion and Advocacy Law (DIAL) Clinic at Nova Southeastern University College of Law, and The Rising Start Foundation.
Diana received her B.A from the University of Florida in Political Science, her J.D. from the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law on a full academic scholarship, and her Civil Law Degree from the Universitat de Barcelona. She lives in Miami with her husband and three young children.
Jack Freker
CEO
Jack Freker is a seasoned Chief Executive Officer in the business services industry, having led six public and private companies providing consulting, technology, and support services globally. He has also served on the boards of eight firms during his career.
From 2018 to early 2023, Jack was CEO of Buck, a global leader in outsourced services for employee benefits, talent engagement, and administrative solutions. Under his leadership, Buck reversed a seven-year revenue decline, achieving consistent growth and tripling profits over his five-year leadership term.
Jack began his career at Procter & Gamble before moving to Convergys, a leading provider of outsourced customer service and back-office support, where he grew the company’s revenue from $40M to $2B over thirteen years, achieving an IPO during his tenure.
Jack, his wife Leidy, and their daughter Abigail reside in Miami Beach, FL, and enjoy spending summers in Damariscotta, ME. He is a Princeton University graduate and attended the T.E.P. executive education program at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business.
Robert Cadena
Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Lean Solutions Group
Robert Cadena, Executive Chairman of the Board and Co-founder of Lean Solutions Group, boasts an extensive career in logistics. He initiated his journey by establishing a transportation brokerage business in 2001, supported by a back-office operation in Colombia. Following the sale of his brokerage firm, Mr. Cadena pivoted to assist logistics companies in reducing costs by establishing operations in Colombia.
Under his guidance, over 600 U.S.-based companies have successfully set up satellite offices in Latin America, achieving significant reductions in employee turnover, cost-cutting, and legal risk mitigation in HR issues. This strategic expansion has enabled these firms to grow their workforces more rapidly than possible within the U.S.
Today, Lean Solutions Group thrives under Mr. Cadena's leadership, employing over 9,000 staff across five Colombian cities, Guatemala, the Philippines, and expanding into Mexico in 2023. His adept management has led the company to feature on the INC5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for four consecutive years.
With a profound understanding of staff augmentation needs in operations, technology, sales, marketing, and traditional BPO services, Mr. Cadena continues to deliver tailor-made solutions, cementing his reputation as a visionary leader in the logistics sector.
Mario Farcic
CFO
Mario is a results-driven finance executive with over 25 years of experience in finance and operations management across Banking, Insurance, Education Management, and Marketing & Media. He has held CFO roles at leading organizations, including AIG, Zurich, Laureate Education in Mexico, and GroupM as Latin America Regional CFO.
Mario has a proven track record of delivering significant value in both publicly held and privately owned companies. His extensive international experience and leadership across diverse settings underscore his strategic acumen. He excels in strategic planning and execution, managing comprehensive full corporate finance functions including legal, procurement, commercial finance, and real estate.
His expertise includes overseeing mergers and acquisitions—handling due diligence, integration, and exit strategies—as well as financial risk management, reporting, and modeling. Mario is skilled in crafting value creation plans and growth strategies, driving operational margin improvements, and leading successful turnarounds and restructurings. He is also dedicated to the development of finance talent.
Mario holds an M.B.A. with Honors from the Wharton School, an M.A. in Economics from ILADES/Georgetown University, and a B.S. in Economics from Universidad del Pacifico.
Jeff Aldaz
COO
Jeff Aldaz serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Lean Solutions Group. A strong leader with a proven track record of excellence, Jeff brings 20 years of experience in global operations, global business services, project management, and business process improvement.
Jeff not only excels at implementing fact-based strategies to optimize cost-effectiveness and refine processes but is also an expert in managing stakeholders and liaising with executives, functional leaders, and process owners to drive performance.
Prior to joining Lean Solutions Group, Jeff was the senior vice president of Global Business Services at Alorica and previously held senior leadership positions at Ingram Micro, SYNNEX, and Mi Pueblo Foods.
A certified Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, Jeff has vast experience leading high-performing teams in Asia Pacific, Latin America, North America, and Europe. He has also managed projects and operations in more than 40 countries.
Jeff has a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Operations & Production Management from the University of California, Riverside.
Chris Strammiello
Chief Revenue Officer
Chris Strammiello serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at Lean Solutions Group. Mr. Strammiello brings a wealth of experience to his role with a comprehensive background in product sales, strategy and marketing. Prior to his position at Lean Solutions Group, Mr. Strammiello was the Senior Vice President of Channel Sales at Kofax and previously held various leadership positions at Nuance and Xerox.
Throughout his career as a strategic leader in software sales, Mr. Strammiello has been recognized for his ability to drive change and seamlessly integrate mergers and acquisitions, resulting in transformative shifts within software companies. His leadership style is inspirational, and he excels at building high-performance teams based on trust and rapport. He ensures that key leaders are actively involved in every initiative, making them valuable stakeholders.
Mr.Strammiello obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Connecticut.
Alfonso Quijano
CTO
Alfonso is an Electronic Engineer, full-stack developer, and technology executive focused on the logistics industry. He has participated in creating state-of-the-art technology solutions such as fully automated vehicle access control systems with ALPR. He is a seasoned head software developer knowledgeable in various high- and low-level programming environments, IT project manager, and leader of software divisions, taking projects from zero to completion on live production environments in record time. Mr. Quijano is a versatile engineer with operations experience focused on building highly efficient technology teams and supporting company departments, including HR, Marketing, Sales, PR, and IT.
Adrian Giannini
Chief Product Officer
Adrian Giannini is the Chief Product Officer at Lean Solutions Group. Giannini is an accomplished professional with a proven track record of excellence in product development and strategy that brings a wealth of expertise to his role.
Before joining Lean Solutions, Adrian served as a Software Architect at Terminales Portuarias Argentinas, where he gained invaluable experience in managing complex supply chain operations and optimizing logistics processes. Adrian's contributions to the organization enhanced efficiency and streamlined operations.
Adrian's passion for innovation led him to a role as the CTO at DexFreight, a technology-driven logistics platform. During his tenure, he spearheaded the development of cutting-edge solutions and enhanced the platform's capabilities, transforming logistics operations, driving growth and customer satisfaction.
Additionally, Adrian served as Co-Founder and CTO at Fortune3, an esteemed e-commerce platform, where he successfully led the development and launch 1000s of online retail and wholesale solutions. Adrian's expertise in the e-commerce space and strategic vision contributed to the growth and success of the Fortune3 platform.
Adrian's combined experience in logistics, technology, and e-commerce has shaped him into a versatile leader in the product management field. His ability to navigate complex industries and drive innovation has made him a valuable asset to Lean Solutions Group and the wider business community. Adrian continues to impact the industry significantly with a focus on delivering exceptional products and driving strategic growth.
Alejandro Romo
CHRO
Alejandro Romo serves as Chief Human Resources Officer of Lean Solutions Group. A proven leader in commercial and manufacturing North and Latin American markets, Mr. Romo has over 23 years of experience in human resources. He built his career executing business transitions, implementing talent acquisition affairs and operations, building and developing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies, and amplifying and expanding profit growth.
Prior to joining Lean Solutions Group, Mr. Romo served as the Head of Human Resources for PepsiCo Beverages Mexico, Andean Region, Central American, and Caribbean. In the role, he was responsible for driving an integrated- and people-focused agenda that delivered tangible value across the Latin American sector and operating units - generating $7.2 billion in annual sales with more than 70,000-plus employees across 23 key markets.
Mr. Romo studied at the ITESO Guadalajara,Mexico, where he earned a Bachelor of Industrial Relations. He received his World Class Employer Branding certification from the Employer Branding Academy.He currently serves on the board of directors of the Latino Professionals, Panamerican University, and the academic advisory board of the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO).
