"I honestly cannot be in Manaus without thinking of you...and the way you championed that initiative with great persistence. It is a great leap forward for our Brazilian company and I am sure will pay dividends long into the future. I thank you profusely for that, and all your contributions to our company" March 26, 2010
Fisk Johnson. Chairman and CEO, S. C. Johnson.
"You'd not be disappointed with what he could bring to the table.” January 14, 2010
Steven P. Stanbrook. President - Developing Markets Platform, S.C. Johnson
¨I would like to personally thank you for your service and many contributions to the company over the years you have been at SCJ. I appreciate, my family appreciates it. I especially appreciate the tenacity and leadership in which you took on to move manufacturing to Manaus. I really think that will be a transformative change for the company." December 17, 2009
Fisk Johnson. Chairman and CEO, S. C. Johnson.
“Luis has outstanding depth and breadth of experience as a Senior Leader/General Manager in the CPG industry. He has worked successfully in some of the most complex business environments in the world . Luis is a leader who is willing to make the tough decision, even when not popular. In an ever changing environment, Luis was able to effectively balance the changes with the strategic focus necessary for long term success. He has grown key emerging market businesses and is a strong partner in developing organizational talent. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Luis again in the future.” December 14, 2009
Mark Naidicz. Regional HR Director, Americas, S.C. Johnson
“Luis is able to combine candor and accessibility; intelligence and wisdom. Luis is logical and constructive in his thinking and in the application of that logic. He has the tenacity to drive for results, the perseverance to work through challenging situations, and the courage to ask and answer tough questions.”December 17, 2009
Joyce Richman. Owner, Joyce Richman and Associates, Ltd.
" Gracias Luis, te tengo un gran respeto y desde lejos, mirare tus exitos en Brazil " November 24, 2004
William d. Perez, CEO, William Wrigley Jr. Company; former CEO, Nike and S.C. Johnson
" Luis, you might be disappointed by the brevity of these notes....but the fact is that I am very pleased with the direction you are taking! " May 14, 2001
William d. Perez, CEO, William Wrigley Jr. Company; former CEO, Nike and S.C. Johnson