Bismarck Lepe

Founder

Bismarck Lepe, Founder of Wizeline, is a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor. He founded Wizeline in 2014 with the mission to help companies build better products faster by making innovation accessible to all organizations. Bismarck is Mexican-American and the son of two immigrants from a small town in Jalisco, Mexico. He left a successful career path as an early employee at Google to start his own online video platform company, Ooyala, which sold for $400M to Telstra in 2014. For more than a decade, Bismarck has pioneered Mexico-Silicon Valley cross-border collaboration with Ooyala and now at Wizeline. Bismarck is passionate about driving economic growth in the global communities where Wizeline operates. In 2015, he founded Startup GDL, a non-profit organization committed to making Guadalajara a leader in innovation. In his free time, Bismarck enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid runner. Bismarck graduated from Stanford with a BA in Economics.

Andres Angelani

Chief Executive Officer

Andres Angelani is the CEO of Wizeline, a role he began in April of 2024. He is a seasoned technology executive with a remarkable track record for bringing dynamic new software and products to market, and delivering scalable solutions that adapt to market conditions along with evolving client needs. Prior to Wizeline, Andres served as the Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Speedcast and currently sits on its Board of Directors. In this role, Andres built the software capability and developed process digitization, automation and revamped its product suite. Prior to Speedcast, Andres served as CEO of Cognizant Softvision, the premium digital engineering arm of Cognizant, a Fortune 200 leader in technology services. At Cognizant Softvision, Andres spearheaded significant growth via client development and acquisition, overseeing software product engineering for Cognizant’s multi-billion global business unit. Andres was also an early pioneer at Globant where he led key markets and client relationships in a variety of global roles. He has authored two award-winning books that show how to harness the power of multi-disciplinary, inclusive team dynamics to accelerate innovation, drive results, and grow culture. Andres currently lives in New York with his wife Laura and their four kids. He enjoys running, skiing with his family, and hiking with his two dogs. He is passionate about classical music, having played the piano from the age of five.

Fausta Ballesteros

Chief Marketing Officer

Fausta Ballesteros is Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Culture & People Experience at Wizeline. She has more than 20 years of experience working across domestic (US & Canada) & international markets, including Latin America, Continental & Eastern Europe & Asia. She has experience with both tech/IPO and multinational companies such as Cognizant, Softvision, Globant, Shell, Unilever brands, American Express & Urban PR. With these organizations, she's been involved in strategy, marketing and comms. She was also in charge of change management and culture onboarding more than eight global digital/software acquisitions. Additionally, Fausta has worked for her own startup in women empowerment and non-for-profit organizations around education, women entrepreneurs and Hispanics in the US

As a bilingual storyteller, she thrives working directly with the C-suite to achieve results in 5 areas: Client growth & Revenue, Employer Brand, Talent Engagement, Change Management and Reputation. She makes things happen with creativity and positivity, building and coaching global and cross functional high-performing teams that deliver against agile business strategies.

Inés Casares

Chief Service Officer

Inés is a seasoned leader in the tech industry, with over 20 years of experience in IT services and consulting firms. Currently, she serves as Chief Service Officer at Wizeline, leading teams across solutions, pre-sales, partnerships, practices, and talent acquisition. Previously, Inés held leadership roles at Cognizant, Cognizant Softvision, and Globant, where she excelled at driving growth and innovation in complex and dynamic environments.

Alfredo Rivera

Chief Financial Officer

Alfredo, CFO of Wizeline, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field of finance and technology. His career spans almost two decades, during which time Alfredo has held various leadership positions, driving strategic planning, team management, and innovation. Alfredo started his career as an investment banker and strategic advisor, working with Fortune 500 companies in pivotal financial milestones. He later joined a tech startup in NYC as the third member of the finance and accounting team. Most recently, Alfredo joined Wizeline, a global technology services provider, as the leader of the finance and accounting function. Alfredo graduated from Yale University with a BA in Economics. He later attended Georgetown McDonough School of Business where he received his MBA. He’s passionate about international travel, has lived on three different continents, and speaks Spanish, English and Chinese.

Sol Noello

General Counsel

Sol is the General Counsel at Wizeline, where she manages all legal matters such as commercial, corporate, and labor issues. She has over a decade of experience at Globant where she played a pivotal role in its growth from 2,000 to 20,000 employees pre-IPO. Sol managed legal operations across 20 countries and is known for fostering diverse and high-potential teams. She is based in Madrid and leads EMEA operations, supporting strategic expansion. Sol is passionate about yoga and travel and has lived in seven countries, which has enriched her global perspective. She leverages AI and automation to enhance legal efficiency, implementing innovative tools. Sol graduated from Universidad de Belgrano and constantly pursues further expertise through post-graduate courses.

Francisco Camacho

SVP. Revenue Management & Business Analytics

Francisco brings over 15 years of experience in business operations for IT services, with a proven track record of leading growth at global tech companies. As Senior Vice President of Revenue Management and Business Analytics at Wizeline, Francisco is in change of leading transformative initiatives that drive business success.Prior joining Wizeline, his journey includes leading program management and process excellence efforts at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Flex at their Global IT and services teams.Francisco’s passion extends beyond the corporate world through teaching, where he inspire future leaders in project management and software engineering at top universities in Mexico at postgraduate level.

Cris Ceja

VP, Technology

Cris is a seasoned Technology Leader with over 17 years of experience in Software Consulting Services, specializing in driving digital transformation, building high-performing teams, and implementing cutting-edge solutions for organizations across various industries. Currently, he leads the Technology Practices and Communities at Wizeline, where he is responsible for shaping the company’s technology strategy, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Throughout his career, Cris has been passionate about empowering teams to unlock their full potential and deliver impactful results. His leadership approach is centered around cultivating a culture where technology excellence, creativity, and continuous learning thrive. Cris has a proven track record of guiding organizations through complex technology challenges, helping them adopt best practices, and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Matt McCawley

Managing Director

Matt McCawley is a technology and product strategy executive with extensive experience in digital transformation and building innovative solutions. As Managing Director at Wizeline, he leads business development, relationship management, and delivery for the company’s strategic clients, drawing on expertise in Internet Technologies, Publishing, Connected Home, Video Distribution, and Analytics. Since joining Wizeline in 2017 as its first New York hire, Matt has expanded the company’s U.S. presence, forged impactful partnerships, and managed globally distributed teams. Prior to Wizeline, Matt spent seven years at Accenture, leading projects for clients like Disney, Comcast, and Viacom. He specialized in OTT, AdTech, Smart Home solutions, and large-scale technology integrations. An entrepreneur at heart, Matt co-founded VDOMKR, a cloud-based video production platform acquired in 2019. This blend of startup agility and corporate expertise enables him to deliver exceptional client outcomes. Matt holds a BBA in Economics from Loyola University Maryland and is passionate about innovation, technology, and mentoring future leaders.

Ken Claflin

Managing Director

Ken has a 30 plus year career as a strategic technology advisor to Global 500 and mid market clients. Ken's areas of expertise include; Digital & Technology Transformations, Digital Engineering, and Cloud Migration. He has served clients across several industries including retail, healthcare technology, and financial technology. Prior to Wizeline Ken held senior level positions at IBM, Gartner, Capgemini and was a Partner with Deloitte Consulting.

Marisa Chimeno

Managing Director

Marisa Chimeno brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the IT services industry, with a focus on managing and growing international portfolios. Most recently, she served as EVP of Client Services at Cognizant Softvision, where she led global portfolios, driving growth, enhancing client relationships, and transforming teams into full P&L business units. With a strong track record in client strategy, account governance, and operational efficiency, Marisa is skilled at delivering tailored, high-impact solutions. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she has deep expertise in helping businesses navigate digital transformation across North America and Latin America. As Managing Director at Wizeline, Marisa is committed to fostering innovation, building strategic partnerships, and driving client success.

Andres Hernandez Canto

Managing Director, LATAM

Andrés is a seasoned sales and technology executive with over 25 years of experience driving growth and innovation across Latin America. He has held leadership roles at Microsoft, Dell, and Cognitiva, where he honed his expertise in business solutions, customer experience, cloud technologies, AI, and digital transformation. As a passionate advocate for customer success, Andrés is skilled at identifying and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results. At Wizeline, Andrés leads the Latin America Region, empowering clients to leverage technology for business growth. He is committed to fostering strong client relationships and delivering innovative solutions that drive tangible value.

Benja Gil

Managing Director, EMEA

Benja Gil is the Managing Director for Wizeline EMEA, leading growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa by aligning technology and business strategy. A pivotal figure since Wizeline’s early days, Benja has shaped the company’s direction and spearheaded the EMEA region’s expansion, achieving eight-figure revenue and doubling growth year over year in the past three years. With a career focused on applying technology to real-world challenges, Benja has developed data-driven platforms for Fortune 500 companies in financial services, retail, and media—impacting hundreds of millions of users through personalization and knowledge extraction. Before joining Wizeline, he honed his skills in startups and scale-ups, gaining expertise in building and scaling technology organizations. Benja holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the Czech Technical University in Prague (CVUT). His pragmatic leadership style and technical expertise drive impactful results and innovation.