Ana Paula Caldas da Cunha

Strategic Planning I Business Development I Pricing l Revenue Management I Market Intelligence I Competitive Intelligence I Investment

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Experience in large-sized companies focused on strategic planning, pricing, market intelligence, revenue management, B2B2C marketing, trade marketing, business development, products and marketing planning. Expertise in team management, projects and investments. Responsible for multi-departmental initiatives, bringing cultural changes to businesses and more. Excellent communication skills, analytical and leadership profile, broad business view and results-oriented. Undergraduate in Economics, MBA with Concentration in Finance, Master of Science in Management (France). Fluent in English and French. Specialties: Pricing, Strategic Planning, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, B2B2C, Project Management, Business Strategy, Revenue Management, Business Development, Biofuels, SAF, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Synthetic Fuels, Fossil Fuels, Logistics, Agribusiness, Railroad, Marketing, Product, Trade Marketing

Experience

  • Strategic Planning & Investment at ALE Combustíveis
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Pricing, Market & Competitive Intelligence at Rumo
    Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Led the Pricing strategy, managing advanced pricing models that integrated demand elasticity, competitive dynamics, regulation, and macroeconomic and agribusiness variables. Coordinated the Market Intelligence area, consolidating information on agricultural and input demand (Soy, Corn, Sugar, and Fertilizers), the industrial sector (Pulp and Bauxite), fuels (Ethanol and derivatives), and logistics infrastructure, with continuous monitoring of macroeconomic and regulatory trends. Coordinated the development of long-term analytical models in Python and other tools, incorporating projections for demand, prices, regulation, sustainability, and competitiveness. developing prospective scenarios and sensitivity analyses, providing strategic support for decisions on investments, concessions, contract renewals, and business expansion.

  • Braskem (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Solvent's and Fuel's Business Development & Business Support
      Jan 2024 - Oct 2024 · 10 mos

      Led the project pipeline for the Fuels and Solvents markets, prioritizing the sustainability agenda and focusing on the energy transition. Restructured the Business Support area, standardizing deliverables and processes, mitigating risks, and ensuring results delivery.

    • Fuel's Strategy and Business Development
      Mar 2020 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Led the strategic planning of the Fuels Business. Defined goals, structure, budget, business plan and results to be achieved in the energy transition journey. Developed new products and markets for the Fuels Business, including bio (SAF), synthetic (e-methanol, e-SAF) and circular Fuels (circular LPG)

  • Business Strategy and Marketing Executive at Advised by Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH)
    Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr

    Advised by Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) for a new motivational challenge, in order to folow the development of my career.

  • Raízen (8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Head of Marketing Planning
      Aug 2018 - Mar 2019 · 8 mos

      Implementation of the new organizational structure of Marketing from GoLive, ensuring that the projects follow the new proposed operations model. Incorporated the routine of dissemination and management of the results of marketing projects, having the opportunity to take corrective actions when necessary.

    • Head of Product
      Apr 2015 - Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Coordinating marketing activities related to differentiated products (Off-line and Online Communication Plan, POS, CRM, Activations, PR, Training, Motivation, Internal Marketing and Promotion). Carrying out the launch of the new Shell V-Power and Shell V-Power Racing in Brazil.

    • Strategic Planning Manager
      May 2014 - Mar 2015 · 11 mos

      Analyzed and approved 80% of investments made by the commercial business, following the company growth projections. Ensured the new Shell Network fuel stations were well-allocated, following the quality standards and operated by the right partners.