Experience

hEDGEpoint Global Markets

• Brazil
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Americas

  • Feb 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Led the team for the Americas (North America, Central America, Mercosul, and Brazil), directly supervising 12 employees and fully reconstructing the business model from a strategic to an operational level. • Developed 5 and 10-year business plans that resulted in a significant increase in the company's profitability and operational efficiency. • Managed a total of USD 23 million in credit lines with a PnL goal of 15% return within the fiscal year. Reported directly to the… Show more • Led the team for the Americas (North America, Central America, Mercosul, and Brazil), directly supervising 12 employees and fully reconstructing the business model from a strategic to an operational level. • Developed 5 and 10-year business plans that resulted in a significant increase in the company's profitability and operational efficiency. • Managed a total of USD 23 million in credit lines with a PnL goal of 15% return within the fiscal year. Reported directly to the administrative board in Chicago, IL, with quarterly meetings to present results and track the goals set out in the business plan. • Provided top risk management solutions and access to capital markets for producers and consumers, aiding in "feeding and moving the world". • Developed innovative strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and increase market share. Show less • Led the team for the Americas (North America, Central America, Mercosul, and Brazil), directly supervising 12 employees and fully reconstructing the business model from a strategic to an operational level. • Developed 5 and 10-year business plans that resulted in a significant increase in the company's profitability and operational efficiency. • Managed a total of USD 23 million in credit lines with a PnL goal of 15% return within the fiscal year. Reported directly to the… Show more • Led the team for the Americas (North America, Central America, Mercosul, and Brazil), directly supervising 12 employees and fully reconstructing the business model from a strategic to an operational level. • Developed 5 and 10-year business plans that resulted in a significant increase in the company's profitability and operational efficiency. • Managed a total of USD 23 million in credit lines with a PnL goal of 15% return within the fiscal year. Reported directly to the administrative board in Chicago, IL, with quarterly meetings to present results and track the goals set out in the business plan. • Provided top risk management solutions and access to capital markets for producers and consumers, aiding in "feeding and moving the world". • Developed innovative strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and increase market share. Show less



RAA - AgroEnergia

• Member of the Board of Directors

  • Dec 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Board member with direct reporting to the Directors of the Amerra Investment Fund, leading the strengthening of the RAA AGROENERGIA business model by adopting the highest internal governance standards. • Contributed extensive experience in mill management and market knowledge (tradings, banks) to continually refine risk and governance committees, driving effectiveness in strategic decision-making. • Responsible for approvals and detailed monitoring of CAPEX and OPEX execution, ensuring… Show more • Board member with direct reporting to the Directors of the Amerra Investment Fund, leading the strengthening of the RAA AGROENERGIA business model by adopting the highest internal governance standards. • Contributed extensive experience in mill management and market knowledge (tradings, banks) to continually refine risk and governance committees, driving effectiveness in strategic decision-making. • Responsible for approvals and detailed monitoring of CAPEX and OPEX execution, ensuring the efficiency and efficacy of the investments made by the company. Show less • Board member with direct reporting to the Directors of the Amerra Investment Fund, leading the strengthening of the RAA AGROENERGIA business model by adopting the highest internal governance standards. • Contributed extensive experience in mill management and market knowledge (tradings, banks) to continually refine risk and governance committees, driving effectiveness in strategic decision-making. • Responsible for approvals and detailed monitoring of CAPEX and OPEX execution, ensuring… Show more • Board member with direct reporting to the Directors of the Amerra Investment Fund, leading the strengthening of the RAA AGROENERGIA business model by adopting the highest internal governance standards. • Contributed extensive experience in mill management and market knowledge (tradings, banks) to continually refine risk and governance committees, driving effectiveness in strategic decision-making. • Responsible for approvals and detailed monitoring of CAPEX and OPEX execution, ensuring the efficiency and efficacy of the investments made by the company. Show less



Tietê Agroindustrial S.A.

• Brazil
• Farming
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2020

  • Strategic leadership in managing a company undergoing judicial recovery, responsible for leading a team of over 40 direct employees and more than 2,500 indirect employees, in addition to being a member of the local administrative board (Br) and the Risk, HR, and Governance committees. • Providing expertise in managing mills and a market perspective (tradings, banks) for continuous improvements in the risk and governance committees, and responsible for preparing the CAPEX and OPEX for the… Show more • Strategic leadership in managing a company undergoing judicial recovery, responsible for leading a team of over 40 direct employees and more than 2,500 indirect employees, in addition to being a member of the local administrative board (Br) and the Risk, HR, and Governance committees. • Providing expertise in managing mills and a market perspective (tradings, banks) for continuous improvements in the risk and governance committees, and responsible for preparing the CAPEX and OPEX for the sectors. • Development and implementation of commercial sales strategies for finished products, execution of a BRL 700 million budget, development and implementation of risk management policies, logistical operations, and cash flow management in collaboration with the company's financial department. • Management of the procurement department with a budget of BRL 350 million, including the implementation of new purchasing models, processes, and procedures, as well as differentiation by hierarchies. Development and implementation of all KPIs in the sectors, ensuring excellent relationships and fine-tuning between managers and employees. • Responsible for executing a BRL 12 million budget for fuel stations, implementation of new control processes, and the development of barters between diesel and ET. • Effective control of minimum stock parameters for agricultural and industrial sectors, development, and application of "zero operational risk" and "internal customers" concepts in warehouse management. Show less • Strategic leadership in managing a company undergoing judicial recovery, responsible for leading a team of over 40 direct employees and more than 2,500 indirect employees, in addition to being a member of the local administrative board (Br) and the Risk, HR, and Governance committees. • Providing expertise in managing mills and a market perspective (tradings, banks) for continuous improvements in the risk and governance committees, and responsible for preparing the CAPEX and OPEX for the… Show more • Strategic leadership in managing a company undergoing judicial recovery, responsible for leading a team of over 40 direct employees and more than 2,500 indirect employees, in addition to being a member of the local administrative board (Br) and the Risk, HR, and Governance committees. • Providing expertise in managing mills and a market perspective (tradings, banks) for continuous improvements in the risk and governance committees, and responsible for preparing the CAPEX and OPEX for the sectors. • Development and implementation of commercial sales strategies for finished products, execution of a BRL 700 million budget, development and implementation of risk management policies, logistical operations, and cash flow management in collaboration with the company's financial department. • Management of the procurement department with a budget of BRL 350 million, including the implementation of new purchasing models, processes, and procedures, as well as differentiation by hierarchies. Development and implementation of all KPIs in the sectors, ensuring excellent relationships and fine-tuning between managers and employees. • Responsible for executing a BRL 12 million budget for fuel stations, implementation of new control processes, and the development of barters between diesel and ET. • Effective control of minimum stock parameters for agricultural and industrial sectors, development, and application of "zero operational risk" and "internal customers" concepts in warehouse management. Show less



Cargill

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Derivatives and OTC Marketer – Brazil Unit

  • Oct 2014 - May 2016

  • Leadership in company initiatives for the Sugar Cane sector, with an annual budget of USD 25 million. Development and marketing of customized financial and risk management products for the sector. • Primary contact for the Alvean trading company (Cargill Copersucar JV). Management of a portfolio of over 20 active companies. Central liaison between mills and Cargill Bank, translating customer needs into structured financial business opportunities. • Responsible for developing and… Show more • Leadership in company initiatives for the Sugar Cane sector, with an annual budget of USD 25 million. Development and marketing of customized financial and risk management products for the sector. • Primary contact for the Alvean trading company (Cargill Copersucar JV). Management of a portfolio of over 20 active companies. Central liaison between mills and Cargill Bank, translating customer needs into structured financial business opportunities. • Responsible for developing and implementing the "one-stop-shop-only" concept. • Represented the company as a CRM sugar specialist and interacted with clients worldwide. Provided accurate market insights, company vision, and position at seminars, lectures, and other events. • Conducted weekly teleconferences with strategic clients, providing relevant information for decision-making regarding macroeconomics, fund positions, technical analyses, crop developments, and trade flows.

• Commercial Manager – Brazil Unit

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2014

  • Managed the "Brazilian whites sugar trading desk" with a total position of 600k metric tons per harvest (Crystal and Refined). • Developed and executed hedging strategies for spreads and whites premium on the LIFFE and ICE exchanges. • Originated 200k mt annually directly from certified and pre-approved mills, focusing on supplying multinational companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Kraft, and Ambev. • Focal trader for the Northeast region (NNE), originating 400K metric tons of VHP and… Show more • Managed the "Brazilian whites sugar trading desk" with a total position of 600k metric tons per harvest (Crystal and Refined). • Developed and executed hedging strategies for spreads and whites premium on the LIFFE and ICE exchanges. • Originated 200k mt annually directly from certified and pre-approved mills, focusing on supplying multinational companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Kraft, and Ambev. • Focal trader for the Northeast region (NNE), originating 400K metric tons of VHP and 100K metric tons of refined sugars per harvest. • Coordinated the logistics execution team and had daily contact with the "trading hub" located in Geneva to align origination, sales, and plans for taking directional and/or speculative positions.

• Logistics Coordinator - Cargill International, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

  • Managed the physical movement of sugars originated in Brazil and sold to end consumers, including land (trucks and trains) and maritime transport. • Responsible for the entire documentary and bureaucratic process, including customs clearance for foreign trade.