Gustavo is a Global Ambassador located in São Paulo, Brazil specializing in International Marketing and Branding. Gustavo has developed a unique fluency in cross-border and cross-cultural business management and is experienced in marketing to both retail and direct sales channels. Gustavo’s experience in consumer marketing spans a broad range of industries and products including batteries, detergents, cosmetics, spirits, and pocket computers.
Gustavo’s successful career includes senior management positions with leading consumer product companies such as Guinness UDV, Natura, Unilever and Duracell. As the Global Marketing Director of Smirnoff, Gustavo managed the marketing function of the Smirnoff brand in all markets outside the U.K. and U.S. As the International Operations Manager at Natura, Gustavo set up distribution and marketing operations in four markets outside Brazil. As a consultant, Gustavo has assisted Brazilian clients to establish new international channels and has assisted foreign clients to develop new business opportunities in Brazil.
Gustavo has a graduate degree in Economics, with an M.B.A. in International Management from Thunderbird — The Garvin School of International Management. He has worked and lived in the U.S., France and the U.K., and has participated in a broad range of senior level management development programs in Brazil, the U.S. and Europe. Gustavo speaks fluent Portuguese and English and has a working knowledge of Spanish and French.