Luiz Andrade
About Luiz Andrade
Luiz Andrade serves as the Business Application and BI Director for Europe at American Tower, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in IT and business development, having worked in various roles at companies such as TGestiona Brasil, Telefónica, and Telxius.
Current Role at American Tower
Luiz Andrade serves as the Business Application and BI Director for Europe at American Tower. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España. In this role, he oversees business applications and business intelligence initiatives across the European region, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at TGestiona Brasil
Luiz Andrade worked at TGestiona Brasil (Telefonica Shared Service Center) in various capacities. He served as IT & Business Development Director from 2006 to 2009, and later as IT & Outsourcing Director from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Client Relationship Senior Manager for a year in 2005-2006. His tenure at TGestiona Brasil spanned nearly eight years, during which he focused on IT and business development strategies.
Career at Telefónica
Andrade's career at Telefónica included two significant roles. He worked as an IT Senior Project Manager from 2015 to 2016 in Madrid, España, and later transitioned to Telxius, where he continued as an IT Senior Project Manager from 2016 to 2021. His experience in these positions involved managing IT projects and contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Educational Background
Luiz Andrade has a strong educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo, studying from 1990 to 1994. He also completed a postgraduate program in Business Administration and Management at Fundação Getulio Vargas from 2001 to 2002.
Consulting Experience
Before his roles in the telecommunications sector, Luiz Andrade gained valuable consulting experience. He worked at Arthur Andersen & Co. as a Business Consulting Manager from 1998 to 2002 and later at BearingPoint in a similar capacity from 2002 to 2005. His consulting roles involved advising clients on business strategies and operational improvements, enhancing his expertise in business development.