André Aprigio
About André Aprigio
André Aprigio is the Head of Government & Corporate Affairs LatAm at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in public relations, policy analysis, and advocacy strategies across various sectors.
Expedia Group
André Aprigio currently serves as the Head Of Government & Corporate Affairs Lat Am at Expedia Group. He assumed this role in 2022 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil. Before this position, he was the Senior Manager for Government & Corporate Affairs Lat Am at Expedia Group for four months in 2022, indicating a swift rise within the organization.
Syngenta
Before joining Expedia Group, André Aprigio contributed to Syngenta in several capacities. From 2020 to 2022, he worked in Governance and Community Relations in the São Paulo Area, Brazil. In 2019, he served in External Affairs and Government Relations for five months in Brasília, and prior to that, he was involved in External Communications for three months in São Paulo.
Career in Corporate and Government Affairs
Over the years, André Aprigio has amassed extensive experience in corporate and government affairs. He held a position at TIM as Corporate Affairs Executive from 2012 to 2018 in São Paulo Area, Brazil. His expertise includes roles in Regulatory, Ethics, and Consumer Relations at Oi S.A from 2006 to 2009 in Rio de Janeiro and as Diplomatic Protocol at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2005 in Brasília.
Education and Training
André Aprigio has a robust educational background, which includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Universidade de São Paulo completed in 2017. He also completed an Academic Year Abroad at EF International Language Campuses from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, he has pursued advanced studies at internationally recognized institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School and holds multiple certifications and diplomas, including a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Universidade do Minho.
Skills and Expertise
Aprigio's skills include policy analysis and advocacy strategies, crisis and public image management, and research and speech writing for strategic narrative building. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. His expertise is bolstered by his ability to transition from local authority negotiations in small cities to international discussions with high-ranking officials and diplomatic corps.