Otto von Sothen

CEO of Grupo Tigre with extensive experience in the consumer goods and construction industry.

Otto von Sothen is a prominent business leader and philanthropist who currently serves as a Member of the Advisory Board at UNICEF Brasil.4 5 6 His professional background and current roles include:

Professional Career

CEO of Grupo Tigre:: Otto von Sothen has been the Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Tigre, a Brazilian conglomerate, since 2013.2 5 Grupo Tigre is a leading company in the construction materials industry, particularly known for its water management and piping solutions.

Previous Experience:: Before joining Grupo Tigre, Otto held significant positions in other major companies:

President of PepsiCo Alimentos in Brazil and internationally7
Consultant for GP Investments7

Board Memberships

In addition to his executive role at Grupo Tigre, Otto von Sothen holds several board positions:

Member of the Advisory Board at UNICEF Brasil (since December 2021)4 5 6
Member of the Board of Directors at Juntos Somos Mais3
Member of the Board of Directors at HM Engenharia5

Education

Otto von Sothen received his education at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.4

Leadership and Impact

Under Otto's leadership, Grupo Tigre has made significant strides in sustainability and corporate governance. The company has been recognized for its workplace culture, ranking as the 12th best company to work for in Brazil and the best company in Santa Catarina.1 Otto has also been instrumental in strengthening Tigre's commitment to sustainable development, human rights, and adherence to the Global Compact.1

His involvement with UNICEF Brasil demonstrates his commitment to social responsibility and improving the lives of children in Brazil. This aligns with Tigre Group's purpose of "managing water to transform people's quality of life".1

Experience

CEO at Grupo Tigre (September 2013 - Present)

Member of the Advisory Board at UNICEF Brasil (December 2021 - Present); Member of the Board of Directors at HM Engenharia (July 2020 - Present); Member of the Board of Directors at Juntos Somos Mais (August 2018 - Present); Member of the Advisory Board at Bauducco (July 2016 - December 2020); Member of the Board of Directors at Instituto Trata Brasil (January 2014 - February 2021); Chairman of the Board of Directors at Instituto Trata Brasil (June 2015 - June 2019); Member of the Board of Directors at ABRAMAT (December 2013 - February 2021); Chairman of the Board of Directors at ABRAMAT (April 2016 - March 2019); Member of the Advisory Board at Melitta South America (March 2012 - October 2018), President, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay at Diageo (February 2011 - December 2012); President Brazil Foods at PepsiCo (January 2008 - February 2011); General Manager Andean Region at PepsiCo (March 2003 - December 2007); General Manager Quaker Brazil at PepsiCo (July 2001 - February 2003); Commercial Director Quaker Brazil at PepsiCo (July 1999 - June 2001); General Manager at The Iams Company (July 1998 - June 1999); Customer Development Director at PepsiCo (January 1997 - June 1998); Associate Marketing Director at PepsiCo (January 1996 - December 1996); Regional Sales Manager at PepsiCo (January 1995 - December 1995); From Assistant Brand Mgr to Brand Manager at PepsiCo (September 1991 - December 1994); Summer Intern at Procter & Gamble (July 1990 - September 1990); From Trainee to Manager at C&A (November 1985 - June 1989)

Education

MM in Business Administration, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (1989 - 1991); B.Sc. in Economics, UFRJ - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (1981 - 1985); High School Diploma, Escola Experimental Corcovado (1975 - 1980)