Partner & Chief Development and Impact Officer

• Dec 2020 - Present

Good Karma Partners exists to activate intellectual and financial capital to grow and scale companies that are solving global challenges and generating strong returns Good Karma Partners exists to activate intellectual and financial capital to grow and scale companies that are solving global challenges and generating strong returns

Board Member

• Mar 2022 - Present

Rehagro seeks to transform lives in the agribusiness through education and integrated solutions, bringing knowledge to thousands of professionals in the field. Rehagro seeks to transform lives in the agribusiness through education and integrated solutions, bringing knowledge to thousands of professionals in the field.

Mentor

• Jun 2019 - Present

Member

• Jun 2019 - Present

Portfolio Manager

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

Vox Capital (http://www.voxcapital.com.br/) is a venture capital fund that invests in innovative, high-potential business that serves low-income clients and whose activities contribute to reducing poverty. Vox Capital injects capital and provides strategic advice and management support to leverage the financial results and social impacts of these business.

Head of Venture Capital

• Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

Head of Investment

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

Board Member

• Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

Board Member

• Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

Board Observer

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

Board Observer

• Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

Member

• Feb 2019 - Sep 2020

HackBrazil Mentor

• Nov 2018 - Sep 2020

Founder (on hold)

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

VEGGIEFY is a collaborative platform to find plant-based options in restaurants worlwide VEGGIEFY is a collaborative platform to find plant-based options in restaurants worlwide

M&A Senior Associate

• Apr 2015 - Oct 2018

Member of the Corporate Financial Advisory-M&A team at Rabobank (consistenly ranking among top 3 Food & Agri transaction advisors). Participated in more than 20 mandates in several industries within Food & Agri, such as animal protein, grains & oilseeds, farm inputs, sugar & ethanol, value-added products, among others Actively involved in all aspects of M&A, gaining extensive experience in end-to-end transaction management from origination to execution to closure Member of the Corporate Financial Advisory-M&A team at Rabobank (consistenly ranking among top 3 Food & Agri transaction advisors). Participated in more than 20 mandates in several industries within Food & Agri, such as animal protein, grains & oilseeds, farm inputs, sugar & ethanol, value-added products, among others Actively involved in all aspects of M&A, gaining extensive experience in end-to-end transaction management from origination to execution to closure

Strategy & Intelligence Manager - Biomass Conversion

• Aug 2013 - Apr 2015

Member of the new Cellulosic Ethanol business in Novozymes, part of the transformational platform. Second member to join the team in Latin America, responsible for pursuing ways to accelerate the commercial efforts through new alternative business models and partnerships. Business Development • Took part in several projects to accelerate the industry in Latin America, including leading the site selection process in Brazil to build a new enzyme facility. • Participated in strategic projects such as project finance in a SPV setting. • Developed several tools for the area, including a financial feasibility model for each customer, decision-trees, and trade-off models. Competitive Intelligence • Analyzed market dynamics and trends within the industries and developed knowledge management practices. • Mapped the industry’s value chain in Latin America, identifying the most attractive countries (feedstock availability and feasibility, market size, etc.) and potential partners. • Implemented competitive intelligence tools, structuring the area (including players’ profiles, value/supply chain developments, competitor intelligence and market share). Strategic Planning • Coordinated the local strategic plan, developing and deploying in the region. • Develop and present budgets, projections, economic models, feasibility/sensitivity analysis and other business development tools. Start-up • Participated in starting the business in Brazil, including setting a new office in São Paulo, hiring people for the team, visiting potential customers and partners, and participating in conferences. Show less

Business Development Manager - South America

• Nov 2008 - Jul 2013

Business Development lead in South America within the Business Unit (BU) Starches & SweetenersBusiness Development and Acquisitions• Identified and assessed new investment opportunities and acquisition targets (approval and execution of 5 projects totaling US$1bn, increasing installed capacity by 80% and market share by 15%).• Expanded geographical asset footprint in South America through a joint venture in Argentina and developed a market entry strategy in Chile, Colombia and Venezuela.• Nominated Project & Portfolio Manager for the BU, being responsible for a pipeline of 20+ projects and annual budget of US$250M.Operational Excellence and Organization Restructuring• Managed a turnaround plan for a production facility, avoiding its closure and dismissal of 70 people.• Appointed Business Excellence Coordinator for the BU, becoming the first awarded BU in South America.Strategic Planning• Coordinated the strategic planning cycle, defining the 3-year strategy and deploying it into the BU• Defined and implemented Balanced Scorecard aligned with strategy.• Carried out a 9-month commercial strategy review, developing an optimization model for the entire industry. Increased profitability by 10% by defining optimal product and customer mix.Leadership and Project Management• Managed up to five projects simultaneously.• Led multi-geography and cross-functional teams across an array of projects (10+ people in each).Awarded in 2011and 2013 by the senior leadership team as High Performance employee. Invited for Cargill's Recognition Conference and Awards Ceremony in the USA. Show less

Summer Associate - Trading

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

Summer Associate at Cargill, working in the Trading area for three commodities within distinct business units: cocoa, sugar, and oils. Implemented VaR model, performed statistical analysis to identify correlation and elasticity, and deployed strategic plan implementing a new Balanced Scorecard.

MBA at INSEAD Business School

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

Member of the Industry and Private Equity Clubs. Member of the Industry and Private Equity Clubs.

Summer MBA Intern

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Team was selected among over 20 applying teams for the summer internship. Core team member of the International Clean Technology Returns Analysis (ICTRA) to analyze the investment performance of cleantech funds across Europe and North America (results to be presented at the European Energy Venture Fair in Zurich in September, 2012). Team was selected among over 20 applying teams for the summer internship. Core team member of the International Clean Technology Returns Analysis (ICTRA) to analyze the investment performance of cleantech funds across Europe and North America (results to be presented at the European Energy Venture Fair in Zurich in September, 2012).

Budget & Performance Analyst

• Jun 2007 - Nov 2008

Worked at the corporate level, being solely responsible for managing and integrating the following activities for four subsidiaries (including two abroad). Strategic & Financial Planning and Performance Management • Conducted and deployed the 5-year strategic plan and annual business plan. • Performed business valuation of the companies and of new CAPEX projects (analyzed 3 projects totaling US$4.5bn). • Prepared and coordinated the 3-year budgeting process fully integrating for the first time the affiliates into the consolidated results (total revenue budget of US$800M). • Implemented the new monthly forecast and performance report, including the design of KPI value trees. Leadership and Teamwork • Led and managed mirror-areas that were created in the subsidiaries. • Transitioned the responsibility to each division, successfully integrating them into the company. Show less

Enterprise Risk Services Consultant

• Apr 2005 - Jun 2007

Started as Trainee and promoted as Consultant in August/2006: Risk Management and Process Improvement • Delivered over 15 projects in risk management and internal audit focused on manufacturing clients. across different sectors (chemical, cement, steel, pulp & paper, and food). • Mapped all main business processes in a multinational chemical company, identifying critical financial, technology, and business risks and recommending mitigating actions to control deficiencies. Leadership and Project Management • Promoted to team lead one year ahead of time. Supervised small groups of Trainees in projects. Responsible for organizing schedule, managing budget, and presenting key findings to the client. Show less

Sales Planning and Analysis Intern (StorageTek)

• Sep 2003 - Apr 2005