Andre Schenkel
Business and Technology Transformation Leader| CIO / CTO | Financial Services
- Role
- Technology & Business Expansion Advisor at Independent
- Location
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andre Schenkel
I am a technology executive with over 25 years of international experience as CIO and CTO, leading large-scale digital transformation and innovation in the financial services sector. My career spans Brazil, Chile, U.S. and Latin America, where I have successfully aligned business strategy with cutting-edge technology to drive sustainable growth.I have delivered multi-million-dollar programs, reduced IT costs by up to 50%, and enabled expansion into 15+ countries, consistently creating value through modernization, governance, and data-driven strategies. My expertise includes digital banking, white label platforms as-a-Service, fintech integration, core system modernization, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.I am passionate about transforming traditional organizations into digital platforms, connecting banks, fintechs, insurers, and payment ecosystems to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions. Known for building high-performing, multicultural teams, I thrive in complex global environments that require strong leadership, compliance, and strategic vision.Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, I bring a truly global and multicultural perspective and a proven track record of delivering measurable impact at scale.
Experience
Technology & Business Expansion Advisor
Jul 2025 — Present · Miami, FL, US
Partnering with executive leadership to support the expansion and establishment of their LATAM business.Key contributions:• Led market-entry and scale-up strategy for Latin America, advising on operating model, regional priorities, and go-to-market sequencing.• Supported Coherent Spark’s enterprise clients across Brazil and Chile, acting as senior advisor on technology transformation, governance, and delivery execution.• Built and activated a regional partner ecosystem, establishing relationships with local technology vendors, systems integrators, and delivery partners to accelerate market penetration.• Advised on commercial positioning and value proposition adaptation for LATAM markets, aligning global offerings with regional regulatory, cultural, and operational realities.• Served as a stratgic bridge between global leadership and local execution, ensuring consistency in delivery standards while enabling regional autonomy.
Education
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
BS, Computer Science
1991 — 1994
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management
2014 — 2015
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
Post-Graduation, Project Management
2015 — 2015
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Technology: IA, Data Science and Big Data
2019 — 2020
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