Alessandra Faria
About Alessandra Faria
Alessandra Faria serves as the Regional Director for South America at AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, a position she has held since 2007. With extensive experience in project management and business development across various technology companies, she oversees operations and strategy in multiple South American markets.
Work at Axis Communications
Alessandra Faria has served as the Regional Director for South America at Axis Communications since 2007. In this role, she oversees operations across five key markets: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia. Faria is responsible for managing the Profit & Loss for all subsidiaries in South America, demonstrating her capability in growing market share and sales in a competitive environment. She develops comprehensive reports and formal presentations for senior management, highlighting important trends and activities during business review meetings.
Previous Experience
Before joining Axis Communications, Alessandra Faria held various positions in notable companies. She worked at Comcast as a Senior Project Coordinator from 1996 to 1997. Following that, she spent several years at Motorola Solutions, first as a Proposal Manager from 1997 to 1999 and then as a Project Manager from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she worked at Avaya as a Channel Manager Iberia from 2003 to 2006 and at Lucent Technologies Bell Labs innovations as a Telecommunications Engineer from 1990 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Alessandra Faria has a solid educational background in engineering and business management. She studied Electrotechnic at Escola Tecnica Federal São Paulo, achieving a Technician qualification from 1985 to 1988. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from FESP - Faculdade de Engenharia São Paulo from 1990 to 1995. Faria also holds an Executive MBA from EADA Business School, completed in 2003, and an MBA International from EADA - Escuela de Alta Dirección y Administración. In 2019, she completed a program in Strategic Leadership for Corporate Longevity at Stanford University.
Achievements in Project Coordination
Alessandra Faria successfully coordinated an importation project in Brazil's heavily regulated market, which involved developing policies and teams. This initiative led to a recognized setup in logistics and contributed to improved long-term business goals. Her experience in project management and coordination has been instrumental in her career, particularly in navigating complex regulatory environments.