Marcelo Paroni
About Marcelo Paroni
Marcelo Paroni is the Supply Chain Director for Europe at Brown-Forman, overseeing operations across 11 countries. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held senior roles at companies such as Mondelēz, Unilever, and Diageo.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Marcelo Paroni serves as the Supply Chain Director for Europe at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, where he oversees supply chain operations across 11 countries. In this role, he is responsible for the design and implementation of supply chain functions in new owned-distribution projects. He leads a team of 80 individuals, including 6 direct reports, ensuring efficient supply chain management within the organization.
Previous Experience at Diageo
Prior to his current role, Paroni worked at Diageo from 2013 to 2019. He initially served as the Head of Supply Chain Planning for Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay for three years, before advancing to the position of Global S&OP Director. His tenure at Diageo was marked by significant contributions to supply chain strategies in both regional and global contexts, particularly during his time in Amsterdam.
Career at Mondelēz and Unilever
Marcelo Paroni has a diverse background in supply chain management, having worked at Mondelēz as a Demand and Supply Planning Senior Manager from 2010 to 2013 in the São Paulo Area, Brazil. Earlier in his career, he held various positions at Unilever, including Inbound Logistics Manager, Demand Planning Manager, and Distribution Manager, spanning from 2003 to 2010. These roles provided him with extensive experience in logistics and demand planning.
Educational Background
Paroni pursued his education at Centro Universitário do Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia, where he studied Engineering and earned a Bacharel degree from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at Fundação Dom Cabral, obtaining an Executive MBA in Administration from 2008 to 2010. This academic foundation supports his expertise in supply chain management and leadership.
Significant Projects and Responsibilities
In his current role at Brown-Forman, Marcelo Paroni is involved in delivering significant supply chain projects, including logistics partner changes and distribution model strategy reviews in the European region. His responsibilities encompass overseeing complex supply chain operations and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.