Gilberto Soares Dos Santos
About Gilberto Soares Dos Santos
Gilberto Soares Dos Santos is a professor and development vice president with extensive experience in the restaurant industry. He has held significant roles at companies such as McDonald's, Starbucks, and Bloomin’ Brands International™, while also teaching at Fundação Getulio Vargas.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Gilberto Soares Dos Santos has been a Professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2009. He teaches courses focused on strategic planning, negotiation, and innovation within the Pós-Graduação program. His role involves imparting knowledge and skills to students, preparing them for challenges in the business environment.
Education and Expertise
Gilberto holds an Executive MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas, which he completed from 2002 to 2003. He also studied Administration at Centro Universitário do Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia, achieving his Pós-Graduação from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, he studied Arquitetura e Urbanismo at Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic planning and development.
Professional Experience at Bloomin’ Brands International
Since 2010, Gilberto has served as Development Vice President at Bloomin’ Brands International in the São Paulo area. In this role, he oversees real estate, construction, facilities, and utilities for several restaurant brands, including Outback Steakhouse, Abbraccio, and Aussie Grill. His responsibilities include managing the development and expansion of these brands in Brazil.
Previous Roles at McDonald's and Starbucks
Gilberto worked at McDonald's Corporation as a Project and Construction Manager from 1996 to 2007, where he spent 11 years managing various projects. After that, he served as Development Director at Starbucks from 2007 to 2010 for three years. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in the restaurant industry.
Involvement with NDEV Brasil
Since 2019, Gilberto has been an Executive Member at NDEV Brasil, contributing to the organization's initiatives in the São Paulo area. His involvement reflects his commitment to the development and expansion of international restaurant brands in Brazil.