Head of LATAM (Growth)

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Company

Canva is a global visual communications platform that empowers users to create professional designs and unlock growth across diverse markets.

What you will do

• Set and own the multi-year LATAM growth strategy focusing on user acquisition, revenue, and market expansion.
• Manage the regional P&L, including forecasting, budget allocation, and investment trade-offs.
• Lead and develop Country Leads across Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and frontier markets.
• Act as the primary liaison between LATAM teams and global functions such as Product, Marketing, and Finance.
• Drive localization efforts across product pricing, packaging, partnerships, and messaging.
• Represent the company externally to press, government, and enterprise partners across the region.

Requirements

• Must be based in Mexico City.
• Proven experience driving significant market growth or successfully executing a strategic pivot.
• Experience building and coaching other regional leaders or Country GMs.
• Strong data-driven approach with deep expertise in P&L management and unit economics.
• Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish (PT/ES).
• Deep cultural and customer exposure across Brazil and at least one other major LATAM market.

Culture & Benefits

• High-impact leadership role with executive ownership of a key global region.
• Opportunity to operate with a founder mentality within a scaling global organization.
• Collaborative environment partnering across Product, Marketing, and Education teams.