Alessandro Leal

Head of Google for Education, South America @ Google

Alessandro Leal is the Head of Google for Education in South America, based in São Paulo, Brazil. He has extensive experience in sales and business development, spanning 29 years across various sectors including Internet, Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Leal is known for his ability to exceed targets and develop high-performance teams.

Professional Background

Leal's career includes significant roles at Google, where he previously served as the Head of Online Sales in Brazil, managing a large team and leading initiatives to enhance the online ecosystem for small and medium-sized businesses. His experience also encompasses mentoring roles with organizations like InovAtiva Brasil and Endeavor, where he coaches entrepreneurs.

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Leal has been involved in academic settings, lecturing at institutions such as FGV, FIA, and FDC for MBA programs. He has also participated in strategic advisory roles with Airbus, contributing to discussions on future strategic issues.

Skills and Expertise

Leal possesses strong qualifications in business planning, sales channel development, and P&L management. He is adept at leading multicultural teams and has a proven track record in improving sales and profitability through innovative corporate performance evaluation models.1

Experience

Head of Google for Education, South America at Google (May 2022 - Present)

Head of GTM, Business Strategy & Operations, Google Cloud LATAM at Google (Dec 2019 - Apr 2022), Head of Global Operations & Program Management - Partnership & Extended Workforce Organization at Google (Apr 2018 - Dec 2019), Head of Regional Operations & Program Management - Extended Workforce Solutions - Americas at Google (Apr 2017 - Mar 2018), Business Director - Google for Work Brazil at Google (Apr 2015 - Mar 2017)