Rodrigo Navarro
About Rodrigo Navarro
Rodrigo Navarro is an MBA Coordinator and Professor with extensive experience in government relations and industrial policy. He currently serves as CEO of ABRAMAT and holds various advisory roles in prominent organizations in Brazil.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Rodrigo Navarro has been serving as an MBA Coordinator and Professor at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2000. His role involves developing and coordinating academic programs, particularly in the field of Government Relations. He co-developed the first Government Relations MBA in Latin America, which was launched by FGV in 2015. His extensive experience in academia and industry positions him as a key figure in shaping future leaders in this sector.
Education and Expertise
Rodrigo Navarro holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a focus on Non-market forces, achieved from 2014 to 2018. He has also completed various specializations, including Digital Disruption from the University of Cambridge and Innovation & Supply Chain from UCLA Extension in 2022. His educational background includes an MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral / INSEAD in 1998 and a BSc in Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, completed in 1993.
Background
Rodrigo Navarro has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. He was a Partner at MI-6 Consultoria Empresarial from 2008 to 2016 and has held senior positions at BMW Group, Nokia, and Philip Morris Brasil. His experience spans government affairs, sustainability, and institutional relations, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between business and government.
Achievements
Navarro has received recognition for his contributions to the field of Institutional and Government Relations, being elected one of the most admired professionals in Brazil from 2019 to 2022. He has also won the Marco Maciel Prize awarded by ABRIG in 2018, 2019, and 2021. Additionally, he launched the first Directory of Government Relations Professionals (ORIGEM) in Latin America in 2019, further establishing his influence in the sector.
Current Roles and Memberships
Rodrigo Navarro currently holds several significant positions. He serves as CEO of ABRAMAT, representing over 50 companies and 400 factories in Brazil. He is also a Counselor at CNI’s Industrial Policy and Technological Development Council and FIESP’s CONSIC – Superior Council of the Construction Industry. Furthermore, he is a member of ABNT’s Deliberative Council and an Associate Member of Instituto de Relações Governamentais - IRELGOV, showcasing his active involvement in various industry organizations.