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Marcelo Massarente

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Partner at Vila Nova Partners
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Marcelo Massarente is a Partner at Vila Nova Partners with over 20 years of experience in executive search and strategy consulting. He specializes in leadership advisory and board governance for capital-intensive industries like mining, energy, and agribusiness. He holds an MBA from Northwesterns Kellogg School and an engineering degree from ITA.

He is committed to continuous learning, recently completing a sustainability program and actively studying Generative AI. Marcelo also engages in philanthropic activities, showing support for social impact organizations such as Instituto Resgatando Vidas, which is part of the Rede Gerando Falcões network.

Unique fact: Marcelo is the author of a publication on the transformations within Brazils aluminum industry over the last 15 years.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Board Governance
A core part of his specialization, where he partners with boards and leadership teams on strategic talent decisions and governance optimization.
Capital-Intensive Industries
His expertise is centered on sectors like metals, mining, pulp and paper, energy, and infrastructure, where he advises on leadership and performance.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Partner
Vila Nova Partners
6-2024 - 12-2025
Senior Advisory Partner
Mirow & Co.
6-2021 - 9-2023
Consultant
Spencer Stuart
4-2021 - 9-2023
Membro Associado
BR Angels
1-2021 - 6-2021
Sabbatical leave
Self-employed
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Education
1995 - 1999
Engenheiro
Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica - ITA
6-2005 - 6-2006
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
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