Nelson Sampaio is a seasoned expert in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Business Development, with over 18 years of international experience leading transformative industrial and technological projects. His career spans four continents, with a track record of success in energy, healthcare, AI, robotics, process, and manufacturing industries—where he has driven sourcing strategies, scaled operations, and built high-performance teams.
Nelson has held senior roles at global leaders such as Technip Energies, Siemens, and Solvay, and most recently served as Head of Global Procurement and Supply Chain Development at HydrogenPro, where he was instrumental in scaling Green Hydrogen Electrolysis operations, building resilient supplier ecosystems, and enabling global industrial deployment.
Nelson is now the founder and managing partner of Silver Prisma, a consulting firm that supports companies across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. His team helps organizations:
• Secure scalable and reliable supply chains
• Optimize procurement and cost-efficiency
• Structure operations for high-growth environments
• Drive expansion strategies in complex markets
Silver Prisma works with clients in renewable energy, semiconductors, process industries, AI-powered medical devices, and robotics.
In parallel, Nelson plays a strategic leadership role in multiple high-growth ventures:
• Amplifier AI – A U.S.-based platform for 3D surgical planning using AI and VR, where he leads business development, global partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives
• Willy AI – An innovative radiology reporting assistant powered by voice and artificial intelligence, where he serves as VP of Business Development, spearheading international expansion across Brazil, Portugal, and the U.S.
• Baromatix – A robotic barista venture delivering autonomous coffee experiences in high-traffic locations such as airports and hospitals, where he guides brand strategy, partnerships, and commercialization
Nelson is driven by a deep commitment to sustainable innovation and digital transformation. His mission is to help organizations grow efficiently, scale globally, and remain competitive in fast-changing markets.
He is fluent in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish, with working knowledge of German.