Marcelo Wellisch
Senior Consultant
Miami
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience, 19 of those dedicated to Major Sporting Events planning and delivery. Proven expertise in operational and integrated planning, stakeholder management, and contract negotiation. Deep understanding of the lifecycle of Major Events and the planning challenges that can impact delivery and budgets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Security Advisor
FIBA
01.2017 - Current
- Performed risk assessments and provided security guidance across FIBA events in the Americas.
- Deployed to the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Puerto Rico to manage and deliver the Safety and Security operations on behalf of FIBA.
Major Events Consultant and Executive
4GLOBAL
01.2016 - Current
- Led and contributed to major international sporting events, supporting governments, organizing committees, and private contractors across planning, operations, readiness, and evaluation.
- Key projects include:
- Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Brazil)
- Operations Readiness Consultant (Jan 2016 – Jul 2016)
- Led the Readiness Programme for senior executives and external partners, including tabletop exercises and full Games-wide simulations.
- Ensured operational policies and procedures were stress-tested at both strategic and venue levels.
- Lima 2019 Pan and Parapan American Games (Peru)
- Deputy Programme Director (Feb 2017 – Sep 2019)
- Oversaw 200+ consultants under a UK–Peru Government-to-Government agreement.
- Directed the operational framework supporting the Organizing Committee.
- Played a pivotal role in rescuing the Games from cancellation risks.
- Santiago 2023 Pan American Games (Chile)
- Operational Lead (2021)
- Conducted the initial operational assessment and developed the first version of the Games' operational budget.
- Barranquilla 2027 Pan American Games (Colombia)
- Project Lead (2023)
- Delivered a socio-economic impact assessment for the Ministry of Sports and the City of Barranquilla, commissioned by the British Government.
- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
- Project Director – Security Operations (2022)
- Designed and implemented the Command, Coordination & Communication (C3) structure for Al Jassra, Qatar’s primary training sites security contractor.
- Expo Doha (Qatar)
- Project Director (2023)
- Led the implementation and operations of the Main Operations Centre (MOC) for event delivery company AND.
FIFA Security Officer
FIFA
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Deployed to Sochi 2017, Saint Petersburg 2018, and Doha 2022.
- Oversaw stadium-level security compliance and operational safety.
Projects and Contracts Manager
Local Organizing Committee – FIFA World Cup 2014
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Led procurement and contract management for all FIFA World Cup Security Services.
- Managed security for Maracanã during Confederations Cup and developed and delivered World Cup security budgets, staffing, and vendor oversight.
TMS Manager
Brazilian Football Association (CBF)
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Implemented FIFA's Transfer Matching System (TMS) in Brazil and trained over 500 clubs.
- Liaised with FIFA Legal and coordinated international player transfers.
Senior Consultant
Rio 2007 Pan American and Parapan American Games
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed IT infrastructure contracts between Brazilian Government and Atos Origin.
- Ensured all timing, scoring, and scoreboard systems met contract requirements.
Education
Bachelor - Law
Estacio De Sá
Rio De Janeiro, RJ 05.2001 -
Skills
- Event operations management
- Major Sporting Events Integrated Planning
- Budget planning and oversight
- Effective contract management
Other Major Event Roles
- FIFA Security Officer, FIFA, 01/01/17, 12/31/22, Deployed to Sochi 2017, Saint Petersburg 2018, and Doha 2022.
- Security Advisor, FIBA, 01/01/17, Present, Performed risk assessments and provided security guidance across FIBA events.
Timeline
Security Advisor
FIBA
01.2017 - Current
FIFA Security Officer
FIFA
01.2017 - 01.2022
Major Events Consultant and Executive
4GLOBAL
01.2016 - Current
Projects and Contracts Manager
Local Organizing Committee – FIFA World Cup 2014
02.2012 - 12.2014
TMS Manager
Brazilian Football Association (CBF)
01.2008 - 01.2012
Senior Consultant
Rio 2007 Pan American and Parapan American Games
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor - Law
Estacio De Sá
05.2001 -
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