Alexandre Freire

TRAITS & HIGHLIGHTS Never satisfied and continually striving to take the business to the next level I am able to take risks and step out of my comfort zone I own my mistakes Always Innovation after innovation Empowerment to create my own replacement ALEXANDRE PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW FREIRE (--Skpe: alexfreire0101 LINKEDIN PROFILE https://www.linkedin.com/in/ alexandre-freire-/ Ascending career developed in large services and manufacturing corporations in Brazil and abroad and Board of Directors member experience Skilled in the Management of International Investment Funds – M&A – Real Estate and Clean energy projects in Brazil International experience: Spain, Holland, Italy, Germany, Sweden, England, Mozambique and USA Deep experience in international strategic planning to advance the company’s mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth MBA – The University of Oklahoma Bachelor´s Degree in Business Administration – Strong knowledge in overseeing company operations including Engineering, Project Management, Production, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Service and Finance functions consistent with the annual operating plan The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Several years with full P&L responsibility including review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in Bachelor´s Degree in accordance with current conditions Computer Science – The University of Science and Arts Good ability to drive innovation, manage change and deal with ambiguity, devising effective change of Oklahoma management processes Extensive expertise acquired over 20 years in training, motivation and coordination of large teams in Brazil and abroad. Broad experience in marketing planning and launching new products and services in domestic and international markets Professional and business mentor, conducted public workshops for 85,000+ attendees. (2017 – Current) Freire, Tobin & Owen – Real Estate investment and development Position: Partner in Charge of Brazilian Operations Responsible for searching opportunities for development, presenting projects for international investors for the company, sourcing potential nationwide development assets/sites, evaluating and underwriting transactions and supervising due diligence procedures. Currently managing a portfolio of land and projects with ROI of 60/70% in the southern part of Brazil, including industrial, commercial and residential assets. (99 – 2017) Strategy Negócios & Investimentos - Management consulting, Executive training and Business seminars Position: Chief Executive Officer Casp Financial & Investments – Investment management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial & Banking Investors/ Project Management / Asset Management / Project Finance Position: Managing Director Brazil Responsible for the operations in Brazil - M&A - International Investment Funds, Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, Hidro, WtE, Ricycling), Infrastructure (Concessions - Highways, Railroads, Airports, Ports), - Hospitality (Casinos, Hotels), Health Care (Hospitals, Health Plans and Operators, Medical Supply Distributors), Real Estate (Condos, Malls) Improved company’s competitive market position by reducing product costs, accelerating delivery of new features, and increasing overall service quality, escalated annual revenue in R$40 million as an industry leader by developing new products, dramatically improved sales margins and quality levels by implementing new web sales channels cutting off the traditional sales reps nationwide, played key role on team that successfully executed turnaround via company restructuring, planned and executed worldwide corporate training for future leaders of a multinational company in Brazil, Africa and Asia, (97 to 98) Sistema Fiemg - Government Investment Agency Position: Director of International Relations and Foreign Trade Created and implemented the “Minas Export Project” which aimed the internationalization of Minas Gerais industries increasing the number of export companies by 23% and the state's exports revenue by 18%, member of the team that created the “Projeto Forte” which brings investors and suppliers of products and services increasing business transactions in approximately US$120 million per year, led and organized the reception of foreign delegations wishing to invest in Brazil and sending business missions abroad to search for new markets, created and implemented the first international business website to support business transactions and joint ventures between local companies and foreign corporations, member of the executive team which planned and organized The Americas Forum held in Belo Horizonte for international economic integration. (94 to 96) Mefra & Watson CORP. - Energy and Telecommunications Position: Executive Director Mefra & Watson Corp. was formed with the purpose of raising funds for privatization and negotiating bids through consortium, led feasibility studies projects for the purchase of Brazilian public companies which were available for privatization, assisted directly investment banks, private equity funds and local organizations to close over US$1billion in business contracts, managed several multidisciplinary teams in Brazil and in the United States during the whole privatization process. (92 to 94) Owens Illinois – Packaging Industry Position: Marketing Manager – Latin America and Europe Responsible for investigating investment opportunities in Eastern Europe, identifying two companies, which were acquired, adding over $ 100 million in annual sales for the portfolio of the company, supported the development of new products for the Latin and European markets including extensive international travel, negotiation meetings and market research, success in driving innovative products projects in Europe and Latin America generating over US$190M in additional revenue for licensees and affiliates, led successful business cases such as: the first “long neck” beer bottle in Brazil, the first iced tea in the world, iced coffee in Asia and brand repositioning of Perrier mineral water in the US, responsible for strategic marketing support to affiliates and licensees in Latin America, Europe and Asia, through monitoring new trends in the international market, the prospect of new products, and development of marketing presentations to clients, played key role on team that successfully assisted the company´s board to approve the purchase of a Chinese manufacturer for US$350M. (88 to 92) Grupo COSIVA/ESTANBRAS - Steel & Metals Position: Export Manager Leader of the Group's export area, developing new markets in several countries in Europe and North America, increased total exports revenue by 55% in three years of operations, development of a new business area for the group, conducting an economic and financial feasibility study to produce and export products with annual projected sales around $ 80 million, responsible for the Group´s strategic planning committee.