Hector Vargas
5.0
(11)
Studied at University of Melbourne
Worked at Procter & Gamble
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
About Hector
As a COO with 13+ years of experience, I specialize in the intersection of advanced manufacturing, solar energy, and digital transformation. I’ve navigated the full spectrum of business maturity—from scaling a solar startup by 900% and closing a $25M Series C during a global crisis, to optimizing global operations for multinationals. My approach is grounded in "Smart Simplicity": transforming complex bottlenecks into agile ecosystems. Whether it's achieving an eNPS of 90+ or driving a 35% reduction in Capex, I focus on the levers that create long-term enterprise value. I help my mentees master the balance of startup agility and corporate governance to accelerate their own leadership trajectories.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’ve seen firsthand how it functions as a 'career shortcut.' After my own manager spent months pushing me to find a coach, it became the single most transformative investment in my professional life—helping me stress-test management ideas in a controlled environment and refine complex collection strategies. I don’t just offer advice; I provide the mental frameworks (like the '2-Thumb Rule' and Adlerian philosophy) that I used to bypass the painful learning curves of leadership.
Work Experience
Founder
HAVA Consulting
August 2025 - Present
Hiring Manager
Supporting over 5 start-ups simplify their operations, enabling founders to focus on growing their business reaching net positive balance sheets within 3 months Simplification
Senior Management Consultant
Niko Energy
June 2025 - August 2025
Hiring Manager
Achieved a 26% overhead efficiency increase within 3 months, through the implementation of multidisciplinary lean manufacturing management processes on the operations, customer enjoyment, and finance teams. Business Strategy, Simplification and +1 skill
VP of Operations
Bright
January 2024 - June 2025
Hiring Manager
Created the Operations departments for the Industrial solar and energy storage business units, delivering the first 9.6 MW of operational industrial distributed solar assets within 9 months of starting up. Interdisciplinary Teaching and Strategic Planning
Manager, Business Operations
Bright
July 2021 - January 2024
Hiring Manager
Led the Operations, Customer Enjoyment and Collections organizations through the successful closing of series C ($35M USD) investment, as well as the largest M&A effort in the residential solar market in Mexico. Interdisciplinary Teaching and Process Improvement
Renewable Energy Project Manager
AGL
2021 - 2021
Identified customer-facing benefit for solar curtailment during peak production times for the states of South Australia and Victoria, that turned into a product offered by AGL to residential solar customers. Process Improvement
Product Manager
Bright
August 2018 - July 2021
Hiring Manager
Developed and launched financial and operational leases for the residential and Commercial distributed solar energy markets in Mexico, which led to a 50% QoQ total sales increase. Process Improvement
Operations Manager
Procter & Gamble
January 2012 - July 2017
Interviewer
Led the construction and operation of a paper converter line to benchmark efficiency. Shipped 90% of production in the first month of operation after starting up and maximized line reliability by 15% through Kaizen methodology.
Education
University of Melbourne
Master, Energy Systems
2020 - 2021
Grade: Honor Student
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Diploma, Global Management
2013 - 2013
Grade: Honorable Mention
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Mechanical Engineering
2009 - 2013
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
11 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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