MIGUEL ANGEL SFEIR DOMÍNGUEZ
Santiago
Summary
Industrial Civil Engineer with international education and over 20 years of experience leading complex operations in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to build, scale, and consolidate companies from startup phase to market leadership, even with limited resources. My competitive advantage lies in transforming strategic vision into disciplined execution, leading people, processes, and mission-critical projects in 24/7 operational environments. Native bilingual English–Spanish, with hands-on professional experience in both Chile and the United States.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager / Strategic Project Leader
LOS CEDROS AVIATION
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Led the creation, expansion, and consolidation of an aviation company that became Chile’s leading provider of high-risk medical air transport. Designed the operational structure, recruited and trained multidisciplinary teams, and implemented critical processes within continuous-operation environments.
- Managed human resources, fleet operations, logistics, regulatory compliance, and high-pressure decision-making, ensuring 24/7 operational continuity. The project concluded with a successful sale and an orderly closure of the holding company.
- Aviation company specializing in passenger transportation and high-risk medical air transfers.
- Key Results:
- Positioned the company as the national leader in specialized medical air transport
- Achieved sustained growth with an efficient structure and strong cost control
- Successful sale of the business and planned operational shutdown
Operations & Facilities Manager
RANCHO & EVENT CENTER
01.2005 - 11.2019
- Comprehensive management of an Arabian horse ranch, event center, restaurants, and hotel support operations. Worked directly with U.S.-based management teams, overseeing daily operations, facilities maintenance, and coordination of multicultural teams.
- This long-term experience strengthened native-level English proficiency and provided deep exposure to international operational standards.
Project Manager / Licensing Management
IMAX PROJECT
06.2006 - 10.2009
- Participated in the development and management of the project to introduce the IMAX license in South America. Coordinated technical, commercial, and strategic stakeholders, ensuring operational feasibility and alignment with international standards.
- The project was successfully transferred to Cine Hoyts Chile, later acquired by the Mexican cinema chain Cinépolis, consolidating the IMAX format’s entry into the region.
- Key Results:
- Successful implementation of the IMAX license
- International coordination and effective project handover
Regional Sales Management / Inventory Control
EURO SUR – FORD CHILE
01.2002 - 02.2006
- Responsible for commercial management and sales operations of the Ford brand in southern Chile. Managed customer portfolios, inventory and stock control, coordinated sales teams, and provided support to the regional distribution network.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Civil Engineering
Universidad Diego Portales
11.2002
B&A - Business Administration
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
La Jolla01.1998
Secondary Education - undefined
Colegio San Ignacio del Bosque
01.1994
Skills
- Strategic Competencies
- Multidisciplinary team management
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Company creation and scaling
- Complex project leadership
- Decision-making under pressure
- Crisis management and operational continuity
- Strategic vision with strong execution focus
- Technical Competencies
- Operations and logistics management
- Inventory and stock control
- Human resources administration
- Regulatory compliance and environmental management
- Project Management
- Leadership Competencies
- Hands-on, cross-functional leadership
- Team development and coordination
- Effective communication in critical environments
- Multicultural management
- High-performance collaborative teamwork
Accomplishments
- Built a national leader in medical air transport services from the ground up
- Leadership in medical and aviation air transfer operations
- Successful management of international projects (IMAX, U.S.–Chile)
- Positioned IMAX for acquisition by a major cinema chain in Chile
- Proven experience operating 24/7 businesses with high safety and reliability standards
- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork experience
- Full career progression from operational roles to general management
- Increased aviation and aeromedical transport sales
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native
English: Native (education and professional experience in the U.S.)
Timeline
General Manager / Strategic Project Leader
LOS CEDROS AVIATION
01.2009 - 01.2023
Project Manager / Licensing Management
IMAX PROJECT
06.2006 - 10.2009
Operations & Facilities Manager
RANCHO & EVENT CENTER
01.2005 - 11.2019
Regional Sales Management / Inventory Control
EURO SUR – FORD CHILE
01.2002 - 02.2006
B&A - Business Administration
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Secondary Education - undefined
Colegio San Ignacio del Bosque
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Civil Engineering
Universidad Diego Portales
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Development of projects with real-world impact, Operational innovation and continuous improvement, Human-centered leadership in demanding environments, Long-term, vision-driven business development
Tennis
Quasi Professional Player