I’m María Rocío Canales, a product and digital strategy leader with over 6 years of experience driving customer-focused initiatives across e-commerce and technology organizations in Latin America. I lead cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable product and growth strategies that improve how customers discover products, evaluate options, and complete purchases. In my current roles, I define regional product and product-discovery strategies across web and app experiences, and I also lead CRO efforts to maximize conversion and profitability through search optimization, personalization, and ratings/reviews and recommendations. I’m a believer in collaboration, trust, and motivated teams—paired with a strategic vision—to deliver measurable business value and sustainable growth.…

María Rocío Canales

I’m María Rocío Canales, a product and digital strategy leader with over 6 years of experience driving customer-focused initiatives across e-commerce and technology organizations in Latin America. I lead cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable product and growth strategies that improve how customers discover products, evaluate options, and complete purchases. In my current roles, I define regional product and product-discovery strategies across web and app experiences, and I also lead CRO efforts to maximize conversion and profitability through search optimization, personalization, and ratings/reviews and recommendations. I’m a believer in collaboration, trust, and motivated teams—paired with a strategic vision—to deliver measurable business value and sustainable growth.…

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I’m María Rocío Canales, a product and digital strategy leader with over 6 years of experience driving customer-focused initiatives across e-commerce and technology organizations in Latin America. I lead cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable product and growth strategies that improve how customers discover products, evaluate options, and complete purchases.

In my current roles, I define regional product and product-discovery strategies across web and app experiences, and I also lead CRO efforts to maximize conversion and profitability through search optimization, personalization, and ratings/reviews and recommendations. I’m a believer in collaboration, trust, and motivated teams—paired with a strategic vision—to deliver measurable business value and sustainable growth.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Digital Optimization Lead (CRO) at ConcédS.A.
September 1, 2021 - Present
Led continuous e-commerce conversion rate optimization projects, primarily in Chile, managing strategies to improve user experience in search, recommendations, and ratings & reviews. Implemented A/B testing programs to validate hypotheses and drive measurable conversion improvements.
Head of CRO at ConcédS.A.
September 1, 2021 - Present
Led regional CRO efforts to maximize conversion and profitability across digital channels. Identified and optimized key drivers of customer behavior including search, personalization, ratings & reviews, and recommendations.
Head of Product at ConcédS.A.
September 1, 2021 - Present
Defined and led the regional browsing and product-discovery strategy across the company’s websites and apps, shaping how customers explore and find products before reaching product pages or completing purchases. Led teams across Search & Discovery, Product Information Systems, Content Management Systems, and Reviews & Recommendations.
Digital Optimization Lead (CRO) at Encoud S.A.
September 1, 2021 - Present
Owned continuous conversion rate optimization for eCommerce platforms, primarily in Chile, managing projects and strategies to improve user experience in search, recommendations, and ratings & reviews. Implemented A/B testing programs to validate hypotheses and drive measurable conversion improvements.
Head of CRO at Encoud S.A.
September 1, 2021 - Present
Led regional teams to maximize conversion and profitability across digital channels, identifying and optimizing key drivers of customer behavior including search, personalization, and ratings & reviews/recommendations.
Head of Product at Encoud S.A.
September 1, 2021 - Present
Defined and led the regional browse and product-discovery strategy across the company’s websites and apps, improving how customers explore and find products before reaching product pages or completing a purchase. Led teams across Search & Discovery, Product Information Systems, Content Management Systems, and Reviews & Recommendations.
Expert IT Process Engineer at LATAM Airlines
October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Led and managed BI projects by coordinating teams and data analysis to generate strategic insights supporting key business decisions, improving company performance and operational efficiency. Developed automation, data analysis, and dashboard projects using Google Cloud, advanced SQL, and data modeling.
Consultant at Ernst & Young
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Consulted on operations, strategy, and innovation projects with a primary focus on mining and retail industries.

Education

Master in Management Science (Strategy and Innovation) at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Minor in Information Technology) at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Master in Management Science (Strategy and Innovation) at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Minor in Information Technology) at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Google Analytics (IQ Certification)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2026
Google Analytics (IQ) Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Financial Services