Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil
I build and lead R&D and innovation functions that turn strategy into measurable business results—accelerating revenue growth, strengthening operational efficiency, and creating durable competitive advantage through innovation and AI adoption. Over 30 years of executive leadership in the food, ingredients, and health science industries across the U.S. and Latin America, operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and market growth. I combine corporate innovation leadership, governance experience, and scientific credibility (Neuroscience Degree/Masters and PhD in Human Nutrition) with a pragmatic, results-first business mindset. I build innovation programs, install governance systems, and lead cross-border collaboration networks. My work spans strategic portfolio management, AI-enabled development pipelines and processes, and market expansion strategies that unlock growth in competitive sectors. I have led programs that delivered 20% year on year portfolio growth, improved productivity, and raised innovation capability inside established organizations. For the last 20 years I have lived and worked in Brazil, leading large-scale innovation agendas for multinational and family-owned companies. I am fluent in Portuguese and known for a collaborative, transparent, and hands-on "mão na massa" leadership style that connects across diverse teams and executive cultures. I build trust quickly, simplify complexity, and mobilize organizations around execution. Core Impact Areas • R&D and Product Innovation (FoodTech & Health Nutrition) • Innovation Strategy & Growth • AI Adoption & Digital Transformation • Open Innovation & Global Partnerships • Governance for Sustainability • Business Acceleration in Brazil and LATAM Whether the challenge is building an R&D function, scaling new business models, defining AI strategy, or entering high-growth categories, I bring clarity, proven frameworks, and hands-on leadership to accelerate impact—turning innovation into measurable value, not theory. 📌 Open to – R&D & Innovation Leadership roles; Advisory Board positions; Strategic Consulting & Partnerships; Innovation and AI Transformation projects; Corporate Growth & Global Expansion initiatives 📩 Email: [email protected] │ WhatsApp: +55 47 99914-8870 Keywords: Strategic Innovation | AI & Digital Strategy | Open Innovation | Growth Strategy | FoodTech | Corporate Governance | Innovation Leadership | R&D Strategy | Cultura de Inovação | Food & Health Science | New Business Growth | Global Strategy | Product Development | Executive Leadership
Promoting business growth and stronger results through corporate, regional, and international innovation, technology development, and strategic collaboration across the food, ingredients, and health sectors.
Membro da Diretoria Executiva Atuação voltada ao fortalecimento da gestão, competitividade e inovação e tecnologia das organizações catarinenses. Contribuo na construção de diretrizes estratégicas, participação em comitês, apoio a iniciativas de melhoria contínua e promoção de boas práticas de governança e excelência em gestão no ecossistema empresarial de Santa Catarina. https://www.excelenciasc.com.br/diretoriaatual