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Marcio Simao

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Head of Global Procurement Center at Kraft Heinz
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Marcio is a senior procurement and operations executive with extensive experience at FMCG leaders like Kraft Heinz and Heineken. He specializes in strategic transformation and cost optimization, and is described by colleagues as proactive, inspiring, and extremely efficient. He has studied Data Science & AI at the University of Chicago.

Outside of work, Marcio is a dedicated marathon runner, having recently completed the New York City Marathon despite facing significant injuries during training. He often reflects on the importance of resilience in overcoming both professional and personal challenges, such as navigating unexpected job changes.

He has a keen interest in the practical application of AI, believing leaders must define a clear business purpose for the technology before adoption.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Head of Global Procurement Center
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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AI Adoption Strategy
He has publicly shared his view that executives must identify the core problem AI will solve before adopting it, emphasizing the 'why' over the 'what'.
Procurement Transformation
His career at companies like Kraft Heinz and Heineken has centered on transforming procurement processes to drive efficiency, savings, and strategic business value.
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Career

Work history

3-2024 - 4-2025
Head of Global Procurement Center
Kraft Heinz
10-2022 - 3-2024
Procurement & Agribusiness, Latam VP
Kraft Heinz
3-2022 - 9-2022
Procurement Indirects, Latam Director
Kraft Heinz
5-2021 - 5-2022
Head of Procurement - Raw Materials
The HEINEKEN Company
1-2019 - 12-2020
Operation Executive Manager, Latam
Ambev
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Education
2021 - 2021
Data Science & AI for Leaders
University of Chicago
1-2024 - 1-2024
Curso Técnico Integrado
IESE Business School
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