Meet The Team

Luis Urdaneta CHAIRMAN AND CO-FOUNDER

Luis
Urdaneta

CHAIRMAN AND CO-FOUNDER


A first-generation direct-sales entrepreneur, Sr. Luis is passionate about inspiring new generations of entrepreneurs.

Sharing his own rich experiences and passing down the wisdom for making life better for others is truly one’s life’s best work.

After launching a very successful direct selling company in Latin America, Sr. Luis and Ray Urdaneta, his son, co-founded ALCORA GROUP which would ultimately lead to MONAT.

Rayner Urdaneta CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CO-FOUNDER

Rayner
Urdaneta

CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER AND CO-FOUNDER


A second-generation direct-sales entrepreneur, Ray followed his parents’ example of combining strong family values with the fervent belief that anyone can achieve their dreams through hard work and determination.

With a degree in International Business, Ray co-founded ALCORA GROUP and now guides MONAT’s success as CEO.

Lu Urdaneta CHIEF CULTURE OFFICER

Lu
Urdaneta

CHIEF CULTURE OFFICER


Lu has literally grown up in direct selling and utilized her creative skills in developing MONAT’s brand concept, the products and voice of the brand.

Her main focus currently is to maintain and reinforce the company’s family-focused mission, recognition and develop an all-embracing organizational culture of love, care, unity and gratitude to serve as the foundation for the company around the world.

Javier Urdaneta CHIEF OF STAFF

Javier
Urdaneta

CHIEF OF STAFF


With a background in international business, logistics and information technology, Javier is uniquely qualified to serve as MONAT’s Chief of Staff. As a team player with a “whatever it takes” attitude, Javier works cross functionally to support every global department reach company goals.

Marjorie Munoz CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ALCORA GROUP

Marjorie
Munoz

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ALCORA GROUP


With 20 years’ experience in the direct selling industry, Marjorie has been an integral team member in both the Operations and Financial roles at Alcora.

Marjorie feels she has the best job because it combines the clarity of numbers with the motivation of real emotion that comes from seeing Market Partners succeed.

Kimberley Hayes CHIEF GLOBAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICER

Kimberley
Hayes

CHIEF GLOBAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICER


With strong international experience, Kimberley brings a 15 year-plus industry expertise to MONAT focused on delivering superior global customer service.

She is recognized for her strategic approach, analytical and decision-making abilities and establishing strong versatile teams.

Christine Grebenc OFFICER, CHIEF PEOPLE

Christine
Grebenc

OFFICER, CHIEF PEOPLE


Marc Lopez CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Marc
Lopez

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


Energetic, results-driven, and entrepreneurial financial executive with diverse international experience with Fortune 500 companies including Mondelez International, Sara Lee Corporation, KPMG and EY.

Marc held positions in corporate finance, financial reporting, accounting, controls, risk management and auditing. Marc holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics and earned his MBA from IESE Business School. He has various certifications including an Strategic Decision and Risk Management Executive Program from Stanford.

Marc holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics and earned his MBA from IESE Business School. He has various certifications including an Strategic Decision and Risk Management Executive Program from Stanford.

Marcia-Cota SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH AMERICA

Marcia
Cota

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH AMERICA


Senior executive Marcia Cota brings more than twenty years of experience to the direct selling industry, her first seven in the field building a successful business as a top independent sales consultant.

Since then, Marcia has filled various senior executive roles with top direct sales companies, including her current role at MONAT Global leading the U.S.A. and Canada teams as Senior Vice President, North America.

Marcia believes the future remains bright for the world of direct sales and is excited to help MONAT become one of the top companies in the industry.

Ros Simmons MANAGING DIRECTOR UK AND EUROPE

Tamila
Kerimova

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EUROPE


Jenn Usher VICE PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR, AUSTRALIA, AND NEW ZEALAND

Jenn
Usher

VICE PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR, AUSTRALIA, AND NEW ZEALAND


Melissa Nunez VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND PROCUREMENT

Melissa
Nunez

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND PROCUREMENT


Executive MBA Melissa Nunez brings more than 18 years of experience to her role as Vice President of Administration and Procurement.

Melissa is a diligent and passionate leader dedicated to connecting Alcora, B&R, and the MONAT Warehouse to innovative, cost-effective vendors to maintain the functionality of each facility.

Melissa guides her team with compassion and believes anything is possible when people work toward a common purpose.

Carla_Hernandez VICE PRESIDENT BRAND MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION

Carla
Hernandez

VICE PRESIDENT BRAND MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION


Carla Hernandez is a two-time Emmy Award winning Marketing Executive with over 25 years of experience in brand development, social marketing and digital media.

Her career began in television, where she worked with and led marketing teams for ABC, NBC, CBS and Univison Networks.

Carla is passionate about finding new and innovative ways to engage audiences, developing and revolutionizing brands, and working closely with talented creatives who are not afraid to think outside the box… all with the goal of helping people build beautiful lives.

Doug Tomczak VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Doug
Tomczak

VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH & INNOVATION


Catherine Scott VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL FIELD DEVELOPMENT

Catherine
Scott

VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL FIELD DEVELOPMENT


Catherine Scott passionately supports Market Partners, and her field-centric focus makes her the ideal Vice President of Global Field Development.

Enhancing Market Partner experience is among her essential roles as she supports her team by innovating training, product education and spearheads the development of exciting new programs and tools.

In addition to 13 years of experience working with global beauty, wellness, and fashion brands, Catherine also launched her own clean beauty brand in 2014.

Oswaldo Echenique VICE PRESIDENT OF TAX AND GOVERNMENT

Oswaldo
Echenique

VICE PRESIDENT OF TAX AND GOVERNMENT


Oswaldo Echenique is an international tax advisor with more than 20 years of experience in diverse industries including public accounting, oil and gas, cable telecommunications, manufacturing, and direct selling.

Serving as Alcora Corporation’s Vice President of Taxes, Oswaldo’s passion for tax compliance ensures the company adheres to the highest standards of international transparency.

 Thomas Buzsaki VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL EVENTS

Thomas
Buzsaki

VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL EVENTS


 Jennifer Riquelme VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL EVENTS

Jennifer
Riquelme

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