Arturo Nuñez

Professional Overview
Arturo Nunez is a distinguished professional recognized for his extensive experience in marketing, brand management, and leadership roles across several high-profile companies. Currently based in Miami, Florida, Arturo contributes his expertise as a Board Member for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. He also serves on the board at THINK450 until June 2024.

Entrepreneurial Ventures
Arturo is the founder and CEO of AIE Creative, a company he started in May 2018. AIE Creative specializes in creating immersive experiences for top-tier brands like The NFL, Nextdoor, and Goalsetter.

Career Highlights

His career includes notable leadership roles such as:

• Chief Marketing Officer at Nubank from June 2021 to November 2022.
• Head of Marketing for Latin America at Apple from September 2014 to April 2018. In this role, Arturo oversaw marketing communications, corporate and product marketing, educational content, enterprise marketing, and developer relations across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Arturo's tenure at Nike saw him in several key positions, including:

• Global Vice President of Basketball Marketing from July 2012 to August 2014.
• Marketing Director for Emerging Markets from July 2009 to July 2012.
• Marketing Director for the Americas from July 2007 to July 2009.

Moreover, Arturo served as:

• Vice President and Managing Director for NBA Latin America and the US Hispanic market from March 2003 to July 2007, on top of other marketing roles at the NBA.

Early Career

His early career began at Colgate Palmolive as a Category Marketing Manager in Costa Rica from September 1989 to July 1992. He then moved to PepsiCo, where he worked as a Marketing Manager for the Caribbean and Central America until January 1996. Following that, he was a Senior Brand Manager at Diageo from January 1996 to July 1999.

Educational Background and Skills

Academically, Arturo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, completing his studies in 1989. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and has developed a broad skill set in marketing, including brand management, marketing strategy, digital marketing, and sports marketing.

Additional Ventures

In addition to his corporate achievements, Arturo is a successful entrepreneur and investor. He is a co-founder of Dante’s HiFi+ and has appeared as a panelist on Shark Tank Brazil. Arturo also shares his expertise as a speaker and author. With a significant LinkedIn presence, his professional journey stands out for its strategic marketing excellence, leadership, and impactful brand communication.