Marcelo Haddad is a seasoned cross-functional professional with a successful track-record in various industries. Besides being a specialist in business development, marketing, and talent management, he is also an experienced international negotiator, exposing strong communication skills to build and manage relationships. Marcelo is known for his accuracy in business analysis, empathy, curiosity, and never-ending learning. He holds a degree in Law and has studied at Harvard Business School and Babson College to develop his skills further.

Marcelo's personal qualifications are quite impressive. He is an active board member of American Chamber (AMCHAM Brazil) and SEBRAE (Brazilian SMB’s Support Service). He's also been a board member of Tech Park of Federal University of Rio (UFRJ), Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, Columbia University Brazil, and as well as startup angel investor (Gavea Angels). Marcelo is highly recognized for his contribution to the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector in Brazil. He is proficient in Portuguese, fluent in English and Spanish, and a native of Brazil.

Marcelo has held multiple positions in various organizations throughout his professional experience. He is currently a Manager Director at RIO NEGÓCIOS - Investment Promotion Agency, having once been the Director of the Secretary of Economic Development at the Rio de Janeiro City Hall. Marcelo was the Country Manager at Tyco International at ADT Brazil Electronic Security Services, Director of Business Development & Marketing at Jornal do Brasil/Gazeta Mercantil, Director of Customer Segment & Sales Planning/Regional Director at HSBC, Regional Director at Citibank, and Director of South Region/Key Accounts/Business Development/Marketing at PepsiCo.