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Celso Garcia

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Chief Operations Officer at Ânima Educação
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Celso Garcia is the Chief Operations Officer at Ânima Educação, specializing in business transformation, operational efficiency, and innovation. Educated at Harvard Business School, he manages large-scale operations and is described by colleagues as an inspiring, results-oriented, and committed leader who excels at motivating people.

His personal connection to education is deep-rooted, as he is the son of teachers. This background instilled in him the value of knowledge and the impact of educators, a perspective that he carries into his professional life and views as a core part of his identity.

Unique fact: Celso grew up seeing the profound dedication of his parents, who were both teachers.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Operations Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Operational Efficiency
A core part of his professional headline and current role, he recently discussed innovation, growth, and efficiency on the BuyCast podcast.
M&A Integration
His experience includes a specific role in M&A projects, focusing on consolidating and integrating processes, systems, and teams post-acquisition.
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Career

Work history

2-2021
Chief Operations Officer
Ânima Educação
9-2019 - 1-2021
Northeast Regional Executive Director and Dean
Ânima Educação
9-2018 - 8-2019
Regional Executive Director
Centro Universitário Una
9-2017 - 8-2018
COO
Universidade São Judas Tadeu
2-2016 - 8-2017
Integrations Director & Academic Dean
UNISOCIESC - Universidade Sociedade Educacional de Santa Catarina
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Education
Business Strategy
Harvard Business School
2006 - 2009
Master’s Degree in Engineering
PUC Minas
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