Business Strategy
Consulting for Puerto Rico
Fractional executive support that gives you a clear plan, a leadership cadence, and measurable growth without full-time overhead. Strategy is a function. It is the harmony that turns effort into music.
We help leadership teams think of it, hear it, and play it. We set the tempo, cue the sections, and keep a steady rhythm so your company moves in tune towards sustainable growth.
Business
Strategy
Consulting for Puerto Rico
Fractional executive support that gives you a clear plan, a leadership cadence, and measurable growth without full-time overhead. Strategy is a function. It is the harmony that turns effort into music.
We help leadership teams think of it, hear it, and play it. We set the tempo, cue the sections, and keep a steady rhythm so your company moves in tune towards sustainable growth.
Trusted by Leadership Teams Across Puerto Rico
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20+ years of experience,
Island-wide engagements, Fractional CSO leadership
Direction That Fits Your Market
Execution With Discipline
Review and Adjust with Evidence
Why Leaders Choose Sinfonica Strategies
Strategy is a need, not a luxury. It is a repeating motif, not a one-off solo.
Here is how we keep your organization in rhythm along the strategic path.
Engagement
Sinfonica runs as a continuing function at a pace that matches your team.
Deliverables
Documents are tools, not the finish line. We deliver actions, ownership, and the conversations that unlock change.
Implementation
We start as soon as possible with clear accountability.
Pricing
A simple three-tier, month-to-month model with no long-term commitments. We focus on earning trust through quality service that builds lasting relationships.
Relationship
Long term partnership and accompaniment at a non intrusive fractional pace. We stay engaged and become your strategy backbone.
Role
Fractional Chief Strategy Officer, creating a partnership that aligns leaders and teams.
Side by Side: Strategy Function vs Project Firm
We Become You
| Topic | Typical Project Consulting Firm | Sinfonica Strategies |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship | Dedicated outside team | We become you in a non-intrusive way |
| Engagement | Fixed term project with start and end | Ongoing strategy function with a weekly cadence but long term purview |
| Pricing | Fixed SOW and rate card | Cancel any time; designed for long term trust |
| Deliverables | Presentations and Spreadsheets | Actions, execution, ownership, important conversations, new mindsets |
| Implementation | Later or out of scope | As soon as possible |
| Tools | Tool outputs treated as deliverables | Tools are inputs; outcomes are the deliverables |
| Role and level | External consultants | Fractional Chief Strategy Officer presence |
| Results focus | Reports and recommendations | Measurable change and capability building |
| Cancellation | Hard to cancel mid project | Cancellable; designed for long term partnership |
Ready for a partner that doesn’t just consult, but becomes part of your team? Let’s talk.
Approach
What We Offer
We base every engagement on four pillars. They tune the instrument. The services are how we play.
With this foundation, we run continuous analysis and execution for forward movement and measurable results.
Our Four Main Pillars
Market Position —
who you serve, the problem you solve, and your place to win.
Core Competencies—
strengths and capabilities that differentiate and sustain execution.
Our Services
From Pillars to Practice: Our Execution Verticals
The pillars inform where and how we act. This is where the music becomes motion.
We translate them into five verticals that deliver change.
- Anchor decisions on sustainable profitability, not one-off revenue wins
- Uncover margin drivers and cost structures that shape long-term health
- Balance fixed and variable cost models with regulatory realities
- Translate analysis into practical actions clients can own immediately
Profitability & Financial Strategy Consulting
Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
- Eliminate bottlenecks that frustrate customers and stall teams
- Replace low-value activity with disciplined processes and smart use of technology
- Clarify ownership so accountability doesn’t get lost in handoffs
- Define metrics that prove efficiency and progress, not vanity reporting
Organizational Structure & Governance Consulting
- Align governance, leadership, and structure so strategy doesn’t die on paper
- Strengthen decision rights and accountability across teams
- Address turnover and unclear handoffs that weaken execution
- Deliver practical tools: decision matrices, governance frameworks, leadership alignment sessions
Competitive Analysis & Market Positioning
- Map out your real alternatives, not just the usual suspects
- Clarify how and where your company actually wins
- Build positioning and pricing choices that open new space in the market
- Provide usable outputs: competitor landscape, positioning narratives, and strategic options
Business Development & Growth Strategy
- Chart growth paths through organic expansion and disciplined M&A
- Stress-test new business lines with clear go/no-go criteria
- Spot untapped market opportunities through deep customer and sector insight
- Produce actionable outputs: pilot plans, ROI snapshots, and growth roadmaps
These verticals generate strategic projects that Sinfonica will lead and execute with our team, your team, and vetted external expertise when needed.
How the Strategy Cycle Works
Strategy is a cycle that keeps time.
Define, communicate, implement, review.
Define
Clarify purpose, position, goals, and near term priorities.
Communicate
Share the plan in clear language with named owners and stakeholders.
Implement
Workstreams, responsibilities, and investments with weekly and monthly touchpoints.
Review and Adjust
Measure against goals and market context. Tune the plan and repeat the cycle.
Results and Proof
Great strategy is heard in outcomes. Here is the sound check.
As a business partner, Sinfonica Strategies has empowered our organization to focus on what truly drives our business forward. Their strategic perspective helped me see our operations from a new angle, one that prioritizes clarity, purpose, and long-term growth.
Running a business often means being caught up in the day-to-day, leaving little room to reflect on strategy or the core drivers of success. Sinfonica has an exceptional ability to immerse themselves in your business, asking the right, and often tough, questions that lead to meaningful insights and real change.
In just a few months of working together, we’ve already seen measurable improvements in efficiency, alignment, and decision-making speed.
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Gustavo Bermudo
President
HUB, Puerto Rico
Antoni Casellas
CEO
Sinfonica has been a valuable partner in helping our team execute our strategic plan. Their expertise, guidance and hand-on approach have been instrumental in keeping us focused, uncovering opportunities, and taking the right steps toward achieving our growth goals.
USIC
Ruth Gerena
COO
More than a provider, Sinfónica has become a key ally that has helped us gain focus in our transformation process, contributing a clear and actionable vision. I highlight their closeness, availability, and practical, easy-to-understand methodology.
Flexible Engagement and Pricing
Strategy is essential. Choose the tempo that fits your organization. Pay what you need.
Most of our clients extend well beyond their first cycle, because they see the value of keeping strategy alive as a function, not a project.
Each package gives you access to fractional CSO-level leadership, designed to scale with your organization’s needs.
Harmony
Best for scaling
$11,250 p/month
- Advise/Think/Challenge/Create: Unlimited
- Value-Resources equivalent (Meetings/Analysis/Project Mgmt/Execution*): 2 days p/week
- Strategic Planning Session (p/yr):
Included
MOST POPULAR
Conductor
Best for starting small
$6,000 p/month
- Advise/Think/Challenge/Create: Unlimited
- Value-Resources equivalent (Meetings/Analysis/Project Mgmt/Execution*): 1 day p/week
- Strategic Planning Session (p/yr):
Included
Orchestra
Best for sustained growth
$16,000 p/month
- Advise/Think/Challenge/Create: Unlimited
- Value-Resources equivalent (Meetings/Analysis/Project Mgmt/Execution*): 3+ days p/week
- Strategic Planning Session (p/yr):
Included
*M&A and/or Capital Raises carry an additional 3% to 4.5% success rate based on total capital raised or transaction value
These packages can be reassessed periodically
to better fit the needs of each client
About Us
At Sinfonica Strategies, we believe strategy is not a one-time project but a continuous function that drives lasting growth.
Founded in 2023 in Puerto Rico, our firm was created to give businesses flexible access to strategic expertise without the cost of full-time executive hires.
Through our fractional model, leaders can tap into decades of consulting, finance, and leadership experience on a “pay what you need” basis, adapting support to their specific stage and priorities. Our approach is rooted in conversations that matter.
We foster thoughtful dialogue that challenges assumptions, opens new perspectives, and brings clarity to complex decisions. While tools like presentations and process flows have their place, we emphasize the power of high-quality discussions to generate real solutions and alignment.
By combining pragmatic analysis with cultural awareness, we help companies strengthen leadership, allocate resources effectively, and stay ahead in competitive environments.
Sinfonica Strategies exists to help visionary leaders think differently, act boldly, and achieve sustainable growth, always keeping strategy in motion.
Leadership Snapshot
José A. Arroyo | Co-Founder and Managing Director
Mr. Arroyo brings over 20 years of experience in consulting, finance, and leadership across both the private and public sectors.
Before co-founding Sinfonica, he served as Head of Business Development at Evertec (EVTC), managing private and government accounts.
He was previously a Senior Engagement Manager at V2A Consulting, and earlier in his career held roles at Popular Inc. and McKinsey & Co., while also venturing into the restaurant industry as an entrepreneur. He holds a Bachelor’s from Boston College and an MBA from NYU Stern.
Marie Frances López | Co-Founder
For more than two decades, Mrs. López has led teams delivering high-quality results in both the private and public sectors. Her previous experience includes roles at Puerto Rico’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Popular Inc., and General Electric.
She holds a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, and executive certificates in Management, Design Thinking, and Customer Experience Strategy from MIT Sloan. Outside of work, she enjoys adventures, CrossFit, and traveling.
She is also the founder of IDEAnovations, a firm specializing in process improvement and systems implementation.
Who We Serve
Our services are not industry-specific, as most organizations' strategic pillars are function-based rather than industry-based.
We collaborate with companies across various sectors, advising them on key functional areas such as market positioning, financial resources, governance, and core competencies.
Insurance & Risk Management
Helping firms navigate regulatory complexity, manage resources, and strengthen their market position.
Security Services
Supporting companies that safeguard people and assets with strategies for growth and efficiency.
Healthcare Providers
Guiding hospitals and medical centers in balancing financial sustainability with patient care excellence.
Digital Health & Telemedicine
Partnering with health tech innovators to scale services and meet evolving patient needs.n.
Financial & Professional Services
Working with firms in finance, consulting, and related fields to improve governance and profitability.
Other Industries
Strategy is universal. We collaborate with organizations across many sectors. Contact us to see how we can help your business thrive in tune.
Locations
Serving Puerto Rico & the US:
We Come To You
We serve companies across the island of Puerto Rico and the US.
In Puerto Rico, we meet clients at their sites and host focused working sessions or off-sites when needed.
Our team frequently supports clients in major business hubs like
San Juan, Bayamón, Guaynabo, and Ponce, while also partnering with organizations in other regions as needed.
FAQs
How are you different from a traditional firm?
Sinfonica treats strategy as an ongoing function, not a one-time project. We engage continuously, guiding leaders through real implementation, new mindsets, and meaningful conversations that actually drive change. We don't deliver presentations, we deliver change.
Who typically works with Sinfonica?
We work with companies that want real growth and are ready to scale. Our clients are leaders who understand that staying still is not an option and who value external expertise to help unlock opportunities for expansion and transformation.
Do you only serve large corporations?
Not at all. We also work with mid-sized businesses and ambitious organizations that need strategic expertise but don’t want the cost of a full-time executive team.
What areas of my business can Sinfonica help improve?
Our work centers on four pillars: market positioning, financial resources, people and governance, and core competencies. Whether it’s clarifying where to focus resources, optimizing organizational structure, strengthening leadership, or identifying profitable growth paths, we align strategy with execution so results stick.
How flexible is your engagement model?
Very. We operate on a fractional model, meaning you only pay for the level of support you need. Some clients prefer targeted interventions around key projects. Either way, we adjust to your rhythm, not the other way around.
Are you a process improvement firm?
No. Processes improve as an outcome of strategy, not the other way around. We don’t just fix processes, we design strategy around market position, pricing and profit, structure, and execution. That way, processes are aligned to serve the bigger goal, not become the goal themselves.
Why should I trust Sinfonica with my company’s future?
Because we don’t apply cookie-cutter solutions. Each sector has its own dynamics, and we focus on clarifying direction, implementing change, and sustaining growth so you can scale with confidence.
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