Paulo Rovai

Biography

Career developed in leading companies like TOYOTA ,PFIZER, PEARSON, RHODIA and ELEBRA with a proven track record of successive promotions and responsibilities. Postgraduate and graduate degrees in Administration from Getulio Vargas Foundation - FGV. Experience in structuring and developing Marketing, Corporate Communication/ Branding, and Business Development areas. Ability in selecting and developing people, creating a results-driven, team-oriented environment. Led teams of up to 8 Managers and 65 people. Expertise in coordinating international markets. Launched products simultaneously in several countries. Headed Marketing and Technical areas of a Business Unit comprising 8 countries in Latin America. Experience in drawing up Strategic Operating Plans, establishing objectives of sales, product mix, profitability, and competitive position. Marketing & Communication VP of AAPSA (2015 - current). President of FGV - Getulio Vargas Foundation Alumni Association Marketing Committee (2014 - 2015); President of WTC Business Club Corporate Communication Committee (2010-2012); Chairperson of Amcham/American Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee (2002-2004). Guest speaker on Marketing and Communications at events and seminars held by organizations such as Insper, Reputation Institute, Sanofi Soul Marketing Forum, CILIC – International Congress for Communication Leaders, Marcus Evans, International Business Communications/ Informa Group, IQPC/International Quality and Productivity Center, among others. Awarded by organizations such as Aberje, Abracomp, and Abemd. Proven ability to plan and manage at both strategic and hands on levels. Flexibility and quick adaptation. Worked successfully with diversified company cultures and markets. Certificates of Proficiency in English issued by the Universities of Cambridge (England) and Michigan (USA).

Research Interest

Marketing