Rodrigo Sauerbronn Jacinto

About Rodrigo Sauerbronn Jacinto

Results-oriented executive with strong corporate management, strategy and business development background. Over 15 years of experience leading large multinational companies and startups to exponential growth across a variety of international markets and industries, with special focus on consumer goods, professional services, healthcare, and technology. Core competencies include: • Full P&L responsibility • Management of multicultural teams • Strategic negotiations • Target screening and valuation

Experience

1. Business Development Director

   JTI

   Sep 2013 — Present · Geneva, CH

   Led Business Development function in the Americas foreseeing regional footprint expansion strategy, leading to successful organic expansion to 8 new countries and evaluation/execution of strategic acquisitions ranging from $15 million to $10 billion- Managed cross-functional teams in multiple countries, ensuring strong teamwork and efficient execution of business plans in the region- Spearheaded negotiations of Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution agreements in Asia and Americas, leading to introduction of new products to complement business portfolio and improve market profitability- Headed post-acquisition integration processes, ensuring a smooth transition of projects from regional to market teams, evaluating actual performance against the business case/investment objectives.

Education

• Michigan State University

  BA, International Business

  2001 — 2004

• Harvard Business School

  Executive Education

  2015 — 2015

• IESE Business School - University of Navarra

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2009 — 2011