“Discipline Is the Refining Fire by Which Talent Becomes Ability.”
Bennedix “Benny” Rodriguez is a high-octane, globally experienced executive whose career reflects a rare fusion of operational mastery, strategic foresight, and a deep commitment to elevating leaders and organizations. Over the course of 30 years, he has guided iconic brands, global enterprises, growth-stage companies, and entrepreneurial ventures through complexity, transformation, and accelerated scale. His path—from engineering-minded problem solver to C-suite advisor, board member, and executive coach—is marked by a steadfast belief that growth is not an accident but the outcome of disciplined leadership, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Benny began his career as an engineer at Procter & Gamble, where he quickly established himself as a leader capable of integrating frontline operational reality with long-range strategic vision. His early work managing large-scale operations, driving quality improvements, and leading teams through substantial organizational change formed the foundation of his leadership philosophy. Even in these early years, his ability to translate data into direction, complexity into clarity, and challenges into catalysts for stronger performance distinguished him as an emerging transformational leader.
As he progressed through numerous senior roles at P&G—including Director, Global Service and Inventory Program; Director of North America Supply Chain; and Senior Director of Supply Chain Planning for the $2.5B Baby Care business—Benny led enterprise-defining initiatives that reshaped networks, accelerated innovation, and strengthened competitive position. He played pivotal roles in some of the company’s largest, most consequential programs and divestitures, including orchestrating a flawless $11.4B transition involving 43 brands and more than 100 facilities across 30+ countries. His steady leadership safeguarded value, ensured operational continuity, and protected intellectual property through one of the most complex supply chain separations in the industry.
Benny later brought his global operational acumen to The Estée Lauder Companies, where he rose to serve as Vice President of Global Value Chain for the $8B Skin Care Category. In this role, he transformed the way an entire category executed strategy—integrating supply chain vision with brand ambition, enabling market-leading innovation, and improving margins and speed-to-market through end-to-end value chain redesign. His work enabled breakthrough capability building, including a portfolio innovation engine with more than $800M in value creation potential and a remarkable 20–50% improvement in speed to market. He became a strategic partner to executive teams and a catalyst for the type of cross-functional collaboration that elevates both performance and culture.
Across P&G and Estée Lauder, Benny developed a reputation as a leader who could see the system, the people, and the opportunity all at once. His work was never solely about supply chain excellence; it was about unlocking organizational capacity—helping teams work smarter, innovate faster, and execute with operational discipline. His success in global roles spanning cosmetics, skincare, retail, and multi-channel go-to-market models solidified his place as a sought-after transformational advisor with a 360º understanding of how companies grow, evolve, and sustain impact.
Today, Benny channels this wealth of experience into a new mission: helping leaders, boards, and companies activate their full potential. As a Vistage Chair, he facilitates CEO groups committed to breakthrough performance, guiding them with candor, curiosity, and a coaching style grounded in accountability and momentum. He also serves as an advisor to Gorges Ventures, supporting founders on strategy, scaling, and leadership development. His governance work includes serving on the Board of Directors of the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation, where he leads strategic planning efforts for one of the nation’s premier automotive philanthropic events.
Benny brings to every engagement a distinctive blend of strategic intelligence, operational discipline, entrepreneurial mindset, and creative drive. His approach is fueled by positivity and authenticity—qualities that invite trust and empower leaders to embrace change with courage. Whether supporting boards, advising executive teams, developing early-stage founders, or coaching leaders one-on-one, he is known for sparking clarity, igniting ambition, and helping people unlock new levels of performance.
His international experience across The Americas, Europe, and Asia give him a global lens and a deep appreciation for cultural nuance. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he thrives in cross-cultural environments and is adept at guiding global teams through the complexities of supply chain networks, organizational transformation, and market-driven strategy.
Beyond his professional achievements, Benny is a passionate mentor, community contributor, and lifelong learner. He is involved in education-focused organizations, youth programs, and career-readiness initiatives through Supply Chain OKI, FIRST Robotics, and other community groups. His personal passions—hiking, cooking, Formula 1, classic cars, art, and family—reflect his belief that curiosity, creativity, and balance are essential components of high performance.
Throughout his career, Benny has remained unwavering in his commitment to excellence and personal integrity. He believes that leadership is not a title but a responsibility to inspire, empower, and elevate others. His journey continues to be defined by this philosophy – blend of disciplined execution, bold thinking, and the joy of helping others accelerate toward their fullest potential.
Character:
Benny exemplifies character through his unwavering integrity, dependability, and consistency across every leadership setting. He is known for leading with authenticity and a values-driven mindset that earns the trust of teams, peers, and executives. His actions reflect a deep commitment to service, accountability, and doing what is right even in the most complex circumstances.
Knowledge:
His depth of knowledge spans global supply chain optimization, business transformation, organizational design, and cross-functional strategy execution. Benny combines technical expertise with practical leadership experience, enabling him to translate complex concepts into actionable, high-impact solutions. His lifelong commitment to learning fuels his ability to stay ahead of industry shifts and guide others with confidence and clarity.
Strategic:
Benny’s strategic strength lies in his ability to see patterns, anticipate risks, and align people, processes, and systems toward a unified vision. He has a proven track record of guiding companies through complexity, growth, and transformation with a disciplined, long-range perspective. His strategic insight helps organizations make bold decisions while staying grounded in operational reality.
Communication:
Benny communicates with a blend of clarity, candor, and inspiration, ensuring that teams understand not only the “what” but also the “why.” His communication style fosters alignment, trust, and forward momentum across diverse global groups and executive stakeholders. He leverages listening, coaching, and storytelling to elevate conversations and enable more effective decision-making.
