Carlos Escario
I am a global consultant, mentor, and international speaker, an expert in the growth and transformation of teams, senior executives, and international organizations.
With decades of executive experience and a passion for continuous learning, Carlos takes the stage or leads transformative processes with one powerful difference: he speaks from real-world success, drawing from tested methodologies and business models he has personally managed.
“There is no
greater purpose
than leaving a mark
on the path
for others”.
Entrepreneur with Global Impact Europe, Americas & Beyond
Carlos Escario’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1991 when he founded Servicios Logísticos Integrados S.A. (SLi), Spain’s first multinational in the logistics and transportation sector. Under his leadership, SLi expanded into nine countries before merging in 2002 with UTI Worldwide, a global powerhouse listed on Nasdaq and based in Los Angeles. With UTI present in 62 countries, Carlos took on several pivotal leadership roles, including Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East (EMENA), Global Vice President of Strategy at UTI’s Los Angeles headquarters, and Executive President for operations across 54 countries in EMENA. He was also a member of UTI’s Global Executive Committee.
In 1994, Carlos continued his entrepreneurial drive by founding TACHA Beauty and Wellness S.L., establishing it as a premium brand in the beauty and wellness industry. Additionally, as CEO of Emergia Contact Center, he led a company with over 10,000 employees across Spain and Latin America.
Strategic Advisor Across Three Continents
Carlos has held strategic advisory roles for leading organizations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, shaping business strategy and innovation. His contributions include directorships and advisory work with organizations such as CEU, Spain’s leading private university, PiperLab, a pioneering business data science startup, FCC Logistics Inc. (now XPO Logistics), Emergia Contact Center, and Delivering Better Lives, a social impact non-profit foundation.
Trusted Advisor to Global Giants in +40 Countries
Carlos has personally advised over 200 companies across more than 40 countries, collaborating with global leaders like Gartner, Philip Morris International, Telefónica, Nissan, Oracle, Red Bull, Repsol, TetraPak, SEAT, Coca-Cola FEMSA, BBVA, Shamir Optics, Danfoss Climate, Netafim, Deoleo, Bridgestone, SCOR, Seguros Santa Lucía, and many more. His track record speaks volumes about his global influence and the trust global organizations place in his leadership.
Global Academic Leadership From the U.S. to Asia and Europe
Carlos also contributes extensively to academic excellence. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame in the U.S. and frequently speaks at IESE Business School in international programs. His global academic engagements include honorary and associate positions at CEU University, ISEM Fashion Business School, Basque Culinary Center, and roles at ESC Clermont BS in France, LAGOS BS in Nigeria, and Universidad Católica San Pablo in Peru. Carlos is also a faculty member of the Global Leadership Program (GLP), a consortium of global companies across Asia, Europe, and North America.
As a founding partner of Huete&Co, Carlos bridges his executive expertise with academic leadership, influencing the next generation of business leaders. He holds a degree in Business Administration, an MBA from IESE Business School, and a PhD in Strategy and Organizational Transformation