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Daniel Costa

Critic · DISC type C
Director of Innovation & Product :: Latin America at ASICS Latin America
📍 Brazil

Daniel Costa is the Director of Innovation & Product for ASICS Latin America, leveraging a deep career at top brands including adidas, Nike, and Puma. A graduate of ESPM and Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, colleagues describe him as a practical leader with huge experience in the sports product industry.

Outside of his executive role, Daniel is a passionate and active runner. He participates in official ASICS events not just as a director but as a competitor, having achieved a personal best in a 10km race. His focus is on connecting with the running community on a personal level.

He has held senior roles at four of the worlds largest competing sportswear brands: ASICS, adidas, Nike, and Puma.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director of Innovation & Product :: Latin America
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brazil
Personality Overview

How Daniel shows up

Information Seeker
ROI Driven
Critic

Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Daniel cares about

Running Shoe Tech
He frequently speaks on the technical innovations in ASICS's performance footwear, including advanced foams, carbon plates, and stability systems.
Brand Collaborations
Daniel is involved in major brand partnerships, from celebrating Brazilian icons like Senna to launching collaborations with high-fashion and streetwear brands.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Director of Innovation & Product :: Latin America
ASICS Latin America
4-2021 - 2-2022
Product Director I Latin America
ASICS Latin America
1-2019 - 5-2021
Head of Product Latam
ASICS Latin America
3-2018 - 1-2019
Sr Manager FTW Latam
ASICS America Corporation
8-2015 - 2-2018
Senior GMM Retail
adidas
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2006
Post Graduated
ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing
1998 - 2002
Graduated
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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