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Márcio Sartori is an international leader with over 30 years of experience in the food & beverage and agribusiness sectors. He has held leadership roles in B2B commerce, P&L management, and business development, driving strategic growth across international markets. His global expertise enables him to assess leadership needs and identify executives who can navigate complex business challenges.
Professional Focus
- More than 30 years’ experience in leadership, including executive roles focused on international expansion ventures, cross-cultural business relations, and multicultural team management
- Broad industry knowledge in food & beverage and agribusiness spanning commodities, specialty foods, and food technology solutions
- Strong background in startup turnaround consulting with a focus on sales strategies for high-growth technology businesses
- Native Portuguese, fluent in English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Business Consultant at CSV Partners; worked with American, European and Brazilian food startups in the plant-based segment
- Global Market Development Director at ICL Brazil, São Paulo, focused on China; promoted from Commercial Lead Food Specialties North America at ICL USA, St. Louis, MO; previously Commercial Lead, Food Specialties South America; and Sales Manager, South America at ICL Brazil, São Paulo
- Marketing and Business Development Manager at Astaris Brasil, São Paulo and Business Intelligence Project Leader at Astaris LLC, St. Louis, MO, USA; Astaris LLC was subsequently sold to ICL Group
- Large Account Manager at Monsanto do Brasil, Nutrasweet Kelco Co., Solutia Brasil and Astaris Brazil, São Paulo; promoted from Account Manager
Additional Expertise
- Agribusiness
- Food & Beverage
- Consulting
- Education
- Social Impact
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
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MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC)
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Postgraduate Specialization (CEAG) in marketing administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-EAESP)
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Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Escola de Engenharia Mauá
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Best Practices of Corporate Governance from Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC)
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I3 - Insight, Impact, and Innovation Program, McKinsey & Company
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Executive education courses on negotiation, strategy, leadership, radical innovation, and foundations of exponential thinking; MIT and Singularity University, California
Affiliations & Awards
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Best Strategy Project of the Year, Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC)
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Best World Sales and Quality Project of the Year, Monsanto
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