Paulo Souza Email and Phone Number
Senior C-Level Executive with over 20 years of successful international experience, including 10 years in high-level leadership positions for large multinational companies in Brazil, Chile and USA.As CMO, responsible for a portfolio of more than 40,000 products, including Selection, Negotiation, Positioning, Marketing, and Pricing on 50+ stores.Recognized ability in the leadership of Commercial/Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing and BI areas achieving outstanding results. As CFO, contributed to a business turnaround, helping the Brazilian subsidiary achieve positive results, with different projects of cost savings as well as gross margin profitability.
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Chief Financial Office (Cfo)Alvorada Produtos AgropecuáriosBrazil -
Chief Financial Officer (Cfo)Alvorada Produtos Agropecuários Jul 2024 - PresentCFO Alvorada (investida Kinea Private Equity) -
Cmo | Executive Vp Commercial & MarketingSodimac Jan 2022 - Dec 2023São Paulo, BrazilExecutive Statutory Director responsible for the areas: Commercial/Merchandising, Marketing, Business Intelligence (BI), and Pricing.Responsible for a portfolio of more than 40,000 products, including Selection, Negotiation, Positioning, Marketing, and Pricing on 50+ stores.Development of a new mix of products to explore the wholesale business for Professional (construction); which represented 7% of the total portfolio at year end after its creation.Master Captain of the Internal Loyalty Program for Professional workers; subscriptions increased 600%+ in 2 years as CMO.Captained the implementation of “Stix” loyalty program in the firm, Sodimac was the first major company to join the program, after its creation by Pão de Açucar & Grupo RD (RaiaDrogasil). Stix has over 5 million clients in the country.Inaugurated 2 new stores with 10,000+ m2 from ground up, working on the layout, assortment of products, and visual merchandising.Co-Led the project for inaugurating the first store with Showrooming of floors and bath kitchen in the group in Homecenter. -
Cfo | Executive Vp FinanceSodimac Sep 2018 - Dec 2021São Paulo, BrazilExecutive Statutory Director responsible for the areas: FP&A, Accounting & Taxes, Treasury, Credit & Collection, Risk & Governance, Administrative departments, and Legal. Responsible for conducting the Brazilian Board of Directors meetings, together with the Brazilian CEO, with the presence of the CEO and the Chairman of the Board of Falabella.Responsible for creating and launching a new co-branded Credit Card with Bradesco (Cartão Sodimac)Led different projects that contributed to improve EBITDA through various initiatives in Sales, Margin and, especially, in Cost Reduction, contributing to a turnaround in the company. Led four different projects in tax efficiency (ICMS, Pis Cofins), resulting in significant tax recovery to the company.E&Y Control Letter with zero audit points at end of the term as CFO.In the Legal Department, diminished litigation cases by 15%. -
Director Of Finance (Fp&A, Treasury, And Credit & Collections)Sodimac Oct 2015 - Sep 2018São Paulo Area, BrazilResponsible for 3 out of 6 areas under CFO scope.FP&A: responsible for all forecast and planning of the organization, including preparing, presenting, and monitoring the company´s budget and reports.Responsible for the presentation in the Board meetings.Treasury: managed all the cash flow of the company (in and out) through different sources (operational, investments and financing flows), as well the relationships with corporate and investment banks. Credit & Receivables: managed all the credits given by the firm, as well as the receivables of the organization. Improved late collection (over 30 days) from 30% to 3% of B2B Sales in one year at the job.M&A and Valuation: responsible for all the valuations and business plans of the companies, including possible acquisitions. -
Commercial Director (Ecommerce & Services)Sodimac Oct 2013 - Oct 2015Sao PauloResponsible for implementing the 2 models in Brazil.Developed a new model of service in Brazilian Home Improvement, offering full products' installation, as well as equipments & tools rental to clients.Implemented and launched the website of the company. -
Senior Manager Of Business Development And M&ASodimac Chile Aug 2011 - Sep 2013Santiago, ChileEvaluated the entire Home Improvement market in the Brazil with all the opportunities and setbacks, while considering all possible local players for acquisition, as well as greenfield alternatives.Responsible for the complete finance valuation of the target company (Dicico). Worked together with investment bank (BTG Pactual) and used the business model developed to present to the Board of Directors at Falabella, resulting in the approval of the acquisition oof Dicico.Participated and negotiated the terms of the acquisitions, including shareholders’ and investment agreements, along with investment banks (BTG and Goldman Sachs) and lawyers (Matos Filho and Lefosse).Signed the legal contracts on behalf of Falabella Brazil, marking the official entrance of the group in the country. -
Mba Intern - Strategy Group Latin AmericaDiageo Jun 2010 - Aug 2010Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area -
Financial PlanningColgate Palmolive 2004 - 2009São Paulo Area, Brazil
Paulo Souza Education Details
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Strategy And Finance -
Business Administration
Frequently Asked Questions about Paulo Souza
What company does Paulo Souza work for?
Paulo Souza works for Alvorada Produtos Agropecuários
What is Paulo Souza's role at the current company?
Paulo Souza's current role is Chief Financial Office (CFO).
What schools did Paulo Souza attend?
Paulo Souza attended New York University - Leonard N. Stern School Of Business, Babson College.
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