Javier Barrera

Javier Barrera oversees the company strategy and operations for AltiusPAR. An award-winning economist, Barrera comes to AltiusPAR after spending 18 years in the hospitality industry. Most recently he served as executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Grupo Posadas, a leading global hotel chain based in Latin America. An economist by training, Barrera holds an undergraduate degree from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM) and an MBA from Tulane University. In 1986, he was granted the National Award on Economics.

Leopoldo Toro

Along with CEO Javier Barrera, Leopoldo Toro oversees operations and sets the overall direction for AltiusPAR. He is also responsible for all operating functions of AltiusPAR and reports directly to Barrera.

Toro held several senior management positions in logistics, sales, marketing and finance at Rohm and Haas Co. He also worked at Arthur D. Little as a senior consultant in the strategy and technology management practices. Toro also worked as a consultant for large energy and chemical industry companies specializing in technology strategy, evaluation, implementation, knowledge management and technology asset valuations. Toro has an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and holds an MBA from the Universidad Ramon Llull in Barcelona, Spain.

Ian Eichmann

Regional Delivery Manager, EMEA
Ian Eichmann brings over 13 years of experience in the areas of IT consulting, engineering and operations to his current role at AltiusPAR where he oversees the company's operations and delivery in EMEA. Prior to joining AltiusPAR, Eichmann held various management positions at Hermes Systems and e-Siglo, where he successfully implemented state-of-the-art technology solutions for multinational companies across different segments. Eichmann is a regular panelist and speaker at industry conferences and is a regular contributor to several influential industry blogs and discussion groups.

Eichmann graduated with honors from Technological University in Mexico with a Bachelors degree in Information Technologies.

Samuel Martinez

Samuel Martinez brings more than 12 years of technology leadership experience in software engineering, technology planning & management to his current role of overseeing AltiusPAR's R&D team. Mr. Martinez worked for five years at Grupo Posadas where he was the Solution Architect behind all interfacing and integration projects. Prior to joining Grupo Posadas, he held various positions at consulting companies, where he implemented state-of-the-art technology solutions in the financial and insurance industries.

Martinez graduated with honors from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technologies and holds an MBA from Universidad La Salle.