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Andre Locatelli

Ridgefield,CT

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of demonstrated success across diverse industries, excelling in sales, operations, innovation, and program management. Proven ability to deliver consistent outcomes through strategic business acumen and strong leadership skills. Hands-on approach fosters adaptability in fast-paced environments, ensuring effective responses to evolving challenges. Committed to driving growth and enhancing team performance through a positive and proactive mindset.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercialization Director

Pepsico Inc
06.2022 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion and ensure alignment with key goals.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to streamline processes and reduce operational bottlenecks.
  • Global Programs Leadership: Chickpea, New Substrates, Popcorners, Doritos, Fast Track, Flavor Superiority & Future of Functional

Sr. Manager Commercialization

PepsiCo Global Beverages Group
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency across supply chain management.
  • Facilitated workshops to promote best practices in project management across various departments.
  • Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
  • Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
  • Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership. PDR Score 4 and 5 in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
  • Global Program Leadership: Rockstar, Gatorade and Mirinda

Innovation Commzn & Design Senior Manager

PepsiCo Brazil Foods
07.2016 - 07.2019

Marketing Innovation Sr Manager

PepsiCo Brazil Beverages
09.2013 - 01.2015

Innovation Commercialization Manager

PepsiCo Brazil Foods
10.2010 - 09.2013

Operations Coordinator

PepsiCo Brazil Foods
06.2007 - 10.2010

National Sales Manager

Palm of Brazil Inc
03.2002 - 06.2006

Education

M.D. - Marketing

EADA Business School
02.2018

M.D. - Marketing

Escola Superior De Propaganda E Marketing
Sao Paulo, SP
08.2017

BBA - Business

Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado
Sao Paulo, SP
12.2005

Skills

  • Goal Oriented
  • Agile Project Management
  • Team collaboration
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Business Development
  • Problem-solving
  • Process improvement

Accomplishments

    * Launch of a new B2C model while working for Tech industry

    * Development of new business model driving new revenue streams

    * Designed and built a new function and team under PepsiCo Operations

    * Launch of Big Bet brands in Brazil such as Lays and Mountain Dew

    * Launch of more than 60 projects in different categories

    * Led the Commzn agenda for Rockstar's transition & business launch

    * Launch of Doritos Flamin Hot and Dinamita in Int'l Markets

LANGUAGES

Portuguese
English
Spanish

Timeline

Commercialization Director

Pepsico Inc
06.2022 - Current

Sr. Manager Commercialization

PepsiCo Global Beverages Group
08.2019 - 05.2022

Innovation Commzn & Design Senior Manager

PepsiCo Brazil Foods
07.2016 - 07.2019

Marketing Innovation Sr Manager

PepsiCo Brazil Beverages
09.2013 - 01.2015

Innovation Commercialization Manager

PepsiCo Brazil Foods
10.2010 - 09.2013

Operations Coordinator

PepsiCo Brazil Foods
06.2007 - 10.2010

National Sales Manager

Palm of Brazil Inc
03.2002 - 06.2006

M.D. - Marketing

EADA Business School

M.D. - Marketing

Escola Superior De Propaganda E Marketing

BBA - Business

Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado

Training

  • Leading The Business - 2025
  • Advanced Strategy Program PEP - 2024
  • Talent Academy PEP - 2018
  • PMI Preparation, SENAI 2016
  • MS Project Professional, Clarify 2011
  • Project Management, USP 2009

Hobbies and Interests

Biographies, Fitness, Soccer, Design, History, Volunteering

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