Paulo Coelho

Head of Nuclear Latam @ TRACTEBEL | Nuclear Energy, Business Development

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

About

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in Engineering & Energy,Nuclear, Oil & Gas, and Industrial sectors. I have held senior management roles, including Latin America Commercial Manager, Country Manager, and Business Unit Manager, where I developed expertise in strategic planning, driving growth, and managing P&L responsibilities. My background in business development, client relationship management, mergers and acquisitions, and infrastructure projects is complemented by my global business acumen and strategic insight. With a broad international experience and a well-established network, I have successfully led initiatives that enhance organizational performance and expand market reach.

Experience

  • TRACTEBEL (10 yrs)
    • Director of Business Development Canada
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Head of Nuclear Latam
      Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Latam Business Development Manager
      Feb 2018 - Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Executive Vice President at ABDAN - Associacao Brasileira Para Desenvolvimento De Atividades Nucleares
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Executive Director at PKstream Engineering
    May 2015 - Dec 2015 · 8 mos

    PKstream was newly formed company resulting from the JV of Promon (www.promon.com.br) and Knijnik Engenharia Integrada (www.engenhariaintegrada.combr). The company focus was to provide engineering consulting services and project management for the industrial, health, sanitation, real estate, and infrastructure markets.

  • Consultant - Deputy CEO at ATRAC DO BRASIL LTDA
    Aug 2014 - Apr 2015 · 9 mos

  • AECOM (Full-time · 7 yrs 8 mos)
    • Sr VP - Latin America Executive
      Jan 2011 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Led the turnaround of the Environmental practice from a loss of R$ 862k in FY07 to a profit of R$ 2,31MM in FY08. Increased Gross Revenue in 380% during the period. An average growth of 39% per year. Increased Net Service Revenue in 216% during the period. An average of 33% per year. Led the annual business plan and elaborated the strategic plan for LATAM with McKinsey. Actively participated in the identification, initial discussions and due diligence of potential acquisitions targets in Brazil and Colombia. Expanded the service offer from the initial Environmental in 2007 adding new practices to AECOM’s service portfolio including Transportation, Mining, Water, Urban Plan & Architecture and Energy, which is in its initial stages. Led the commercial, technical and legal discussion in complex projects such as: Olympic Park of Rio de Janeiro, Guarulho’s Airport bid for a major contractor, Central Port in Espirito Santo, EPCM for Ports in Rio and Santos in a JV with a Brazilian engineering company, Lima Metro Line 2 pre-bid support (commercial proposal), Buenos Aires Metro (commercial/legal proposal). Developed strategic partnership with the main engineering consulting companies in Brazil. Since 2010 participate in AECOM’s annual global strategic meeting. In 2011 was select for the first cohort (25 participants) of AECOM’s Executive Develop Program, which aimed to prepare the succession of the first and second line leaders. Program was concluded in Jun/2013. Interim Regional Executive for LATAM from Sep/12 to Jan/14. Led with RH employee potential appraisal and skill training matrix.

    • Country Manager
      Dec 2007 - Jan 2011 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Regional Director
      Oct 2006 - Dec 2007 · 1 yr 3 mos