Luciano Ferreira
About Luciano Ferreira
Luciano Ferreira serves as the VP & CFO for Latin America at American Tower, bringing extensive experience from various leadership roles at Ericsson and other companies across multiple regions. He holds multiple degrees in engineering, marketing, and finance, and is recognized for his ability to lead strategic projects and develop high-performing teams.
Current Role at American Tower
Luciano Ferreira serves as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Latin America at American Tower. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the financial leadership and strategic direction of the company in the region. His role involves overseeing financial operations and implementing strategies to enhance organizational performance.
Previous Experience at Ericsson
Luciano Ferreira has extensive experience at Ericsson, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as the Regional Head of Business Finance for the Middle East and Northeast Africa from 2010 to 2013 in Dubai. He was also the Head of Business Control for Australia and New Zealand from 2008 to 2010 in Melbourne. Additionally, he worked as VP & CFO for the Sub-Saharan Africa region from 2015 to 2017 in Johannesburg, and as the Regional Head of Business Finance for the Mediterranean from 2013 to 2015 in Madrid.
Educational Background
Luciano Ferreira has a solid educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned an Engineer's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações - Inatel from 1990 to 1994. He then obtained a Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas from 1995 to 1996. Furthering his education, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing/Marketing Management at Estácio from 1997 to 1998, and a Master's degree in Finance at Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa from 2006 to 2007. He also holds a postgraduate degree in Organizational Leadership from Boston University, completed from 2013 to 2014.
Leadership and Team Development
Luciano Ferreira is recognized for his leadership capabilities and focus on team development. He enjoys building teams and developing individuals to exceed performance expectations. His structured approach and entrepreneurial mindset enable him to lead strategic projects effectively, focusing on professionalization, expansion, and optimization of operations.
Career at Brightstar Corp and Promon
Before his tenure at American Tower, Luciano Ferreira worked at Brightstar Corp. as VP & CFO from 2018 to 2020 in Gurgaon, India. He also gained early career experience at Promon, where he served as a Customer Services Engineer from 1996 to 1998 in Campinas, Brazil. These roles contributed to his diverse experience in financial management and operations.