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Marcelo
COO/Managing Director - Brazil - iCEO #98598
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Marcelo's Profile
- PositionCOO/Managing Director
- NationalityBrazil
- Home countryPortugal
Experience
Founder/CEO of an international freight forwarding company, scaled from 0 to €3M revenue. 30+ years of executive experience across Brazil, Europe and LATAM. Deep expertise in trade lane development, agent networks (30+ countries) and cross-border sales. Trilingual (PT/EN/ES), based in Portugal, open to Country Manager, Managing Director or Head of Commercial roles globally
Major Achievements
Founded and scaled an international freight forwarding company from zero to €3M in annual revenue, leading a team of 15 professionals across commercial, operational and financial functions. Built a global agent network spanning 30+ countries across Europe, Latin America, Asia and the USA, with 70% of business volume generated by network partners — a reverse model that most operators consider unachievable.
Industry Sector Competencies
Packaging
International Freight Forwarding & Logistics
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy-Oil-Gas
Professional Objectives
Function: Country Manager, Managing Director, Head of Commercial, Head of Business Development, Head of Sales
Sector: International Freight Forwarding, Logistics & Supply Chain, International Trade, Transportation
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: Portugal, Spain, Brazil
Additional Professional Interests
Operational coaching on demand
Non executive director assignments
Countries Covered
Brazil
China
Portugal
USA
Operational Competencies
Business development (Expert)
Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)
New product or service launch (Expert)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Close down or sell off (Professional)
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