Yaheli Gonzalez
Yaheli Gonzalez is a seasoned sales leader with over two decades of experience in the food and consumer goods industry. Currently serving as the Global Business Unit (GBU) Sales Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean at Lamb Weston, she plays a key role in driving sales strategies, profitability goals, and long-term growth initiatives. Drawing on her deep understanding of market dynamics and emerging trends, Yaheli leads cross-functional collaboration across finance, marketing, supply chain, and demand planning to ensure strategic alignment and exceptional client outcomes.
Before joining Lamb Weston, Yaheli built a diverse career foundation through her work at Acosta Sales & Marketing and her entrepreneurial venture, YJ Catering, LLC, where she honed her expertise in distribution management, client relations, and operational strategy. Her background in culinary arts, earned at Johnson & Wales University, continues to influence her approach—blending creativity with data-driven decision-making to deliver impactful sales solutions.
Passionate and people-focused, Yaheli thrives on building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across cultures and markets. She attributes her success to her unwavering dedication to helping others, her entrepreneurial spirit, and her ability to adapt in an ever-evolving industry. Through her leadership, she continues to make a lasting impact on the global food and beverage landscape.
• Cooking
• Johnson & Wales University
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my parents, who taught me the value of hard work, perseverance, and integrity.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to never give up, even when I feel defeated.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
It’s going to be tough, but if you have the heart for it, you will succeed.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is managing and adapting to constant changes in pricing.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is the most important value to me, both in my work and in my personal life.