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Douglas Montalvao

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GM LATAM at TikTok for Business
📍 Greater São Paulo Area, Brazil

Douglas Montalvao is the General Manager for LATAM at TikTok for Business, bringing over 20 years of experience leading technology initiatives in the region. An expert in digital transformation, data science, and AI-driven innovation, he holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. Colleagues describe him as analytical, customer-oriented, and a strong leader.

As a Brazilian who has lived across Latin America, Douglas is deeply influenced by the continents dynamic cultures. He firmly believes that the true differentiator in business is not just technology, but leadership, mindset, and a people-first approach. This philosophy guides his professional and personal endeavors, emphasizing human impact over everything else.

Beyond his executive roles, he is also a columnist for the MIT Technology Review in Brasil.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
GM LATAM
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater São Paulo Area, Brazil
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AI-Driven Business
He focuses on helping organizations embrace AI-driven innovation with purpose and responsibility, and has written about the future of SaaS with AI Agents.
LATAM Tech Leadership
His career is dedicated to leading and expanding technology operations for major companies like TikTok and Adobe across Latin America, focusing on high-growth markets.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
GM LATAM
TikTok for Business
9-2022
Columnist
MIT Technology Review Brasil
1-2025 - 12-2025
GM LATAM | Committed to the AI-Driven Revolution
Adobe
12-2021 - 2-2025
LATAM Enterprise Head - Experience Cloud
Adobe
12-2018 - 12-2021
Country Director - Mexico & Spanish South America
Adobe
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Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master's degree
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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