Miguel Calatayud

CEO-operator and board advisor with 25+ years scaling food, beverage, agribusiness, biotech, and wellness companies across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and LATAM. I specialize in helping mid-market, family-owned, and PE-backed manufacturers accelerate U.S. expansion, strengthen operations, and transform commercial performance.
I blend board governance, strategic clarity, and hands-on execution—from building factories and professionalizing organizations to leading market entry, supply chain transformation, and M&A integration. I’ve scaled algae-nutrition pioneer iwi as CEO, founded and built a Texas IQF manufacturing plant to $24M, led a global frozen foods group from $90M to $200M, and currently drive high-impact mandates through Orbis Advisors—including U.S. M&A for a €500M food group, turnarounds, pre-IPO due diligence, and U.S. market expansion for international brands.
My experience spans end-to-end operations, agribusiness, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial strategy, and value creation, supported by a global network across CPG, retail, foodservice, ingredients, and industrials. I’ve delivered measurable results in revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, productivity, and enterprise value—while strengthening culture, leadership teams, and organizational discipline.