Denis S.
5.0
Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at Harvard Business School Alumni Association of Southern California
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About Denis
As a Harvard Business School alum, former Amazon exec, and serial entrepreneur, I coach high-performing leaders to unlock real, sustainable breakthroughs. With 15+ years of experience building and leading global teams across wellness, e-commerce, logistics, and sustainability, I’ve helped clients scale businesses, land executive roles, and reconnect with purpose. My coaching blends executive performance tools, mind-body integration, and transformational methodologies like the Leadership Circle Profile and Erickson Coaching — helping clients move beyond burnout, sharpen their edge, and lead with vision. Whether you're transitioning careers, scaling a company, or just ready to stop playing small — I’m here to help you go all in.
Why do I coach?
Because I’ve been there. As an immigrant, a founder, a father, and a global exec — I know what it means to chase success and still feel like something’s missing. Coaching helped me listen to my intuition, realign with my values, and create a life that feels fully mine. Now, I coach others to do the same — with clarity, courage, and results that stick. If you're ready for bold transformation, let's get started.
Work Experience
President
Harvard Business School Alumni Association of Southern California
January 2025 - Present
Customer Relations, Governmental Affairs and +3 skills
Founder
Human Horizons
2024 - Present
- Executive Programs: Tailored for leaders seeking to enhance resilience, sharpen focus, and build stronger teams. - Physical and Mental Toughness Training: Drawing on Special OPS and Marine Corps principles to push beyond limits. - Resilience & Stress Management Workshops: Helping individuals and teams cope with modern challenges. - Custom Corporate Retreats: Designed to inspire innovation, build teamwork, and drive sustained performance. Emotional Intelligence, Revenue Generation and +9 skills
Vice President
Harvard Business School Alumni Association of Southern California
January 2024 - January 2025
Lead Harvard Business School SoCal’s professional and social events for over 2500 alumni in Southern California, including organizing industry-focused seminars in technology, startups, finance, real estate, non-profits, healthcare, entertainment, and other fields. Revenue Generation, Customer Relations and +3 skills
Senior Manager, Growth and Category Management
Amazon
July 2022 - December 2023
Improved category profitability through effective cost management and innovative supply chain and promotion optimization programs. Leveraged data-driven insights to increase sales. Drove innovation within the categories by introducing new products, exploring emerging trends, and staying ahead of customer demands and competition. Negotiated and secured strategic agreements with top suppliers, strengthening Amazon’s competitive advantage through exclusive deals, cost optimizations, and innovation-driven collaborations. Revenue Generation, Project Management and +7 skills
Senior Program Manager
Amazon
December 2021 - July 2022
Spearheaded complex cross-functional initiatives and developed go-to-market strategies for the new transportation modes, equipment, and services. Strategic Thinking, Sales Management and +2 skills
Co-Founder, Co-CEO
Molecule Coffee
2018 - 2021
(Acquired) The world's first nutrient-infused coffee product line utilizing innovative compostable packaging. Conceptualized and launched the new brand from scratch. Conducted competitive market analysis to determine market and product needs. Designed the entire product line (33 products in 3 formats). Revenue Generation, Product Development and +6 skills
Founder / CEO
Water Is Life
2015 - 2018
(Acquired) Water is Life provides smallholder farmers with fair economic opportunities for inclusive food economies, social and economic equity, and development through access to efficient and sustainable agricultural technologies, financing, and markets. Curated a global team of professionals in agriculture and finance to implement sustainable farming methods and reduce poverty in the region. Negotiated and closed a lucrative partnership agreement with a local bank to provide funding for the project, benefiting up to 60% of the local smallholder farmers. Revenue Generation, Strategic Thinking and +5 skills
Finance and Operations Director
Herbalife
June 2010 - July 2015
Spearheaded transformative growth for a leading health & wellness brand, resulting in a fourfold sales increase and expansion into 11 new markets within five years. Architected a best-in-class operations infrastructure driving a sixfold improvement in service levels through a flexible and cost-effective regional network. Championed industry-first initiatives, including the implementation of 24/7 automated sales centers, slashed delivery times by up to 80% while maintaining cost efficiency. Managed cross-functional international teams across Supply Chain, Retail, Financial Planning and Analysis, Product Regulatory Compliance, and IT, achieving consistent budgetary success.
Education
Harvard Business School
General Management Program, General Management (Boston, MA)
The HBS General Management Program transforms seasoned executives into visionary leaders with advanced strategic insights and a powerful global network. Strategic Negotiations, Operations Management and +3 skills
Stockholm School of Economics
International Executive MBA, General Management (Stockholm, Sweden)
Grade: Received the Best Thesis of the Year award #1 Executive MBA program in the Nordics. Strategic Thinking, Marketing and +2 skills
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