Marco Santos — CEO
With over 25 years in the Information Technology industry, I've delivered exponential business growth across Americas together with a #DreamTeam. As CEO Americas at GFT Technologies, I lead North and Latin America, driving market expansion, fostering trusted teams and turning digital visions into reality. My expertise spans cutting-edge technologies, including AI, Next Generation Digital Platforms and cloud modernization, across various sectors. Through global collaborating, I've had the privilege of engaging with clients and partners around the world, and my previous leadership positions at global companies such as TATA Consultancy Services, Oracle, and Capgemini have enriched my global perspective. Beyond my professional journey, I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. As a proud founding member of the non-profit organization Meu Futuro Digital in Brazil, I am committed to promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. I am also honored to be a member of the Forbes Tech Council, where I actively contribute to tech innovation. Let's connect and create positive impact to the World together. #teamGFT #DigitalTranformation #PassionForTechnology
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the IT and digital transformation sectors with a focus on AI and cloud technologies.
Experience: 29 yrs 9 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 25 years of IT industry experience.
- Leader in AI and digital transformation initiatives.
- Passionate advocate for STEM education in Brazil.
Work Experience
GFT Technologies
Global CEO (1 yr 3 mos)
Co-CEO (6 mos)
CEO Americas (1 yr 6 mos)
CEO USA & Latin America Region (2 yrs 7 mos)
Group Executive Board (6 yrs 3 mos)
President Brazil and Latin America Region (5 yrs 11 mos)
Country Manager Brazil (2 yrs 11 mos)
Staged Ventures
Advisory (1 yr 7 mos)
Meu Futuro Digital
Chairman of the Board of Directors (2 yrs 6 mos)
Brasscom
President Fiscal Board (7 yrs 5 mos)
TATA Consultancy Services
Executive Director - Head of Sales Brazil (5 yrs 3 mos)
Capgemini
Sr Account Manager (3 yrs 4 mos)
IT Partners Consultoria e Treinamento
Co-founder (9 mos)
ORGANIC
Director of Software Development (1 yr 7 mos)
ORACLE
E-BUSINESS PRACTICE MANAGER (4 yrs 1 mo)
Education
Executive Education at MIT Sloan School of Management
Executive Education at MIT Sloan School of Management
Executive Program at Singularity University
Post Graduation and MBA at FIA Business School
Extension at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
CPIM at APICS
MBA at Ibmec
Bachelor at USP - Universidade de São Paulo
at Palas
