About Us

Beluga Pro is an Australian-owned company powered by Catalina Ikin and Andrés Alvarez - a team of Colombian/Australian leaders with a global vision and a high sense of pride for doing something worthwhile align with our ideals.   

Our first Beluga  started her trip from Colombia to Australia in 2014 carrying a variety of brands in segments such Food & Beverage, Fashion, and Beauty.  This portfolio was put together to showcase the quality, and originality of Colombian products.  It also enabled us to assess and validate how the Australian public (end customers and distributers) would react to those products.

In 2015, Andrés Alvarez joined the team as a business partner and MD.  His vast experience and personal vision, along with the information gathered by Beluga Pro, transformed and streamlined our business structure and commercial activities.  Nowadays we strive: 

  1. To connect business and products
  2. To import products and develop business services
  3. To provide business transformation consultancy

Our Leadership Team

 
CATALINA IKIN Co-Founder/Australian Leader

CATALINA IKIN

Co-Founder/Australian Leader

I am an Industrial Engineer with Masters degrees in Logistics Management and Commerce focused on business strategy. My experience ranges from manufacturing -process improvement and capital projects from conception to commissioning-, project management, risk assessment, strategy development, consultancy and entrepreneurial ventures. My engineering background, creative mind and broad skills have allowed me to explore unknown territories with confidence, see opportunities, develop businesses, alliances and teams to achieve results.  My passion is to keep learning, innovating and showcasing LATAM and Oceania alike.   

 

'If it's both terrifying and amazing, then you should definitely pursue it" – Frada

 
 
ANDRÉS ALVAREZ Co-Founder / Global Leader

ANDRÉS ALVAREZ

Co-Founder / Global Leader

I am an international Business Professional, holding a Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and MBA.  My professional experience comes from developing businesses in different areas, from international business -imports/exports-, to entrepreneurial ventures, as well as consultancy roles within retail, strategic management and international education.  My passion is business transformation in order to support, connect and implement strategic and international expansion actions.  I have ample exposure to complex negotiations, strategic alliance facilitation, and building new business models. I have acquired knowledge while leading diverse businesses, from setting up to providing support and solutions in international markets.  I have assisted also on marketing/branding, strategic thinking; and business development through innovative consultancies and continuous improvement.

"Failed. It was my fault.  I acknowledge it. But I don't feel sorry, nor ask for indulgence: that's what happens when trying the impossible." - José Emilio Pacheco

 


Our Leadership Team Background

Here's a brief summary of some of the sectors and businesses our leadership team has worked with:

Wine & Spirits  |  Food & Beverages  |  Manufacturing  |  Consultancy

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