Maria Lorena Galdámez is an Industrial Engineer and business strategist with more than 25 years of experience in operations, finance, and continuous improvement across multinational manufacturing and export companies in El Salvador, as well as established organizations in the United States within the wholesale, travel, consulting, and engineering design sectors.

Her cross-industry background has given her a deep understanding of how structured processes, aligned strategy, and coordinated teams drive organizational performance. Throughout her career, Lorena became known for her ability to transform complex workflows into clear, integrated systems that create synergy across departments and support continuous improvement.

She specializes in aligning strategy with day-to-day operations, helping teams strengthen effectiveness through clarity, consistency, and timely execution. Her leadership style blends analytical discipline with a warm, human-centered approach rooted in clarity, empathy, and purpose.

Today, as CEO and Founder of MLG Global Connections, Lorena brings a global perspective to small and mid-sized businesses across Latin America—helping them build operational structure, refine strategic direction, and achieve cross-functional alignment that leads to sustainable, resilient growth