Rodrigo Ferreira De Oliveira
Spring,TX
Summary
Accomplished executive with a proven track record in leading global agribusinesses. Expertise in strategic planning, P&L management, and fostering customer-centric cultures. Successful in driving growth through team development and innovative business strategies. Known for building lasting client relationships and achieving sustainable results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Centricity Leader - CP BU
Corteva Agriscience
Indianapolis, IN
02.2025 - Current
- Championed the implementation of customer-centric strategies across the organization.
- Fostered a company-wide, customer-focused mindset, aligning initiatives with broader goals.
- Evaluated organizational readiness and capability to identify improvement areas.
- Established metrics to track the success of customer-centric initiatives.
Chief Operating Officer - Biologicals
Corteva Agriscience
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Spearheaded the integration of global entities to form One Corteva Biologicals.
- Directed strategic efforts with executive partners, guiding the workforce to achieve targets.
General Manager
Stoller Group
Houston, TX
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Orchestrated strategic initiatives post-acquisition to ensure team and customer engagement.
- Managed P&L during challenging acquisition phases, achieving significant outcomes.
Chief Operating Officer
Stoller Group
Houston, Texas
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed profit and loss outcomes for each entity within the corporate structure.
- Spearheaded projects aimed at improving overall client satisfaction.
- Facilitated the complete construction of an extensive strategic framework.
- Managed key tasks during the company's sales.
- Achieved remarkable results amidst company transaction activities.
Senior Vice President
Stoller Group
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed Southern Cone and APAC regions, contributing over 70% to total company results.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts alongside senior leadership.
- Directed the regional shift towards a customer-centric focus.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff.
- Directed annual budget planning initiatives region-wide.
- Developed a results-driven mindset through structured practices.
- Facilitated cultural transformation initiatives enhancing employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
Senior Vice President
Stoller Group
Campinas, São Paulo
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw operations across Southern Cone, Southern Africa and Australia.
- Directed the regional shift towards a customer-centric focus.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff.
- Directed annual budget planning initiatives region-wide.
- Developed a results-driven mindset through structured practices.
- Facilitated cultural transformation initiatives enhancing employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
CEO
Stoller Brasil
Campinas, São Paulo
07.2013 - 09.2020
- Oversaw operations of the group's largest subsidiary.
- Guided company leadership style transformation, boosting transparency and participation.
- Led comprehensive reorganization by enhancing and transforming crucial departments such as marketing, discovery, operations, and HR.
Commercial Manager
Stoller Brasil
Campinas, São Paulo
12.2007 - 06.2013
- Managed the enterprise's R&D, marketing departments, and sales.
- Facilitated cultural shifts to enhance organizational sales efficiency.
- Implemented a business model focused on service and relationships.
- Steered substantial business development throughout the period.
Crop Manager
Stoller Brasil
Campinas, São Paulo
08.2006 - 12.2007
- Generated 70% of company revenue across multiple territories.
- Oversaw technical promotion efforts for annual crop projects.
Technical Manager
Stoller Brasil
Campinas, São Paulo
06.2004 - 08.2006
- Oversaw company's research initiatives.
- Elevated team skill sets.
- Directed content creation for technology promotion centered on crop needs.
- Fostered long-term partnerships within the local influencer community vital for business growth.
- Developed strategic solutions to enhance the company's product offerings.
- Designed concepts to boost plant resilience against diseases.
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Stoller Brasil
Cuiaba, Mato Grosso
05.2002 - 06.2004
- Managed commercial operations across three states.
- Directed transformation of team structure to prioritize service and relationship-building.
- Enhanced operational scope with additional hiring and channel expansion.
Technical Advisor
Stoller Brasil
Cosmopolis, São Paulo
04.1998 - 05.2002
- Led research in annual crops, defining short-term commercial demands, and long-term needs.
- Designed various marketing tools to support products.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for all internal and distributor sales teams.
- Represented the company as the lead speaker, showcasing technological advancements at industry events.
- Developed Stimulate on the market, establishing its prominence as the primary offering worldwide.
Education
Leading Global Businesses
Harvard Business School
01-2021
Finance For Executives
IBMEC
01-2008
MBA - Marketing
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
12-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Agronomy
Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP
Botucatu12-1997
Skills
- Customer centricity
- Strategic planning
- P&L management
- Business development
- Organizational transformation
- Leadership in agribusiness
- Team Development
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Change Management
Affiliations
- Cooking and traveling with the family. Spending time with them at the farm, surrounded by horses is at the top of the list.
- Riding bicycle.
- Quality time with friends.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Customer Centricity Leader - CP BU
Corteva Agriscience
02.2025 - Current
Chief Operating Officer - Biologicals
Corteva Agriscience
01.2024 - 02.2025
General Manager
Stoller Group
03.2023 - 12.2025
Chief Operating Officer
Stoller Group
01.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Vice President
Stoller Group
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Vice President
Stoller Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
CEO
Stoller Brasil
07.2013 - 09.2020
Commercial Manager
Stoller Brasil
12.2007 - 06.2013
Crop Manager
Stoller Brasil
08.2006 - 12.2007
Technical Manager
Stoller Brasil
06.2004 - 08.2006
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Stoller Brasil
05.2002 - 06.2004
Technical Advisor
Stoller Brasil
04.1998 - 05.2002
Leading Global Businesses
Harvard Business School
Finance For Executives
IBMEC
MBA - Marketing
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Bachelor of Arts - Agronomy
Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP
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