Paula Allevato
About Paula Allevato
Paula Allevato serves as the Head of Operations at Petfive, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in industrial engineering and extensive experience in logistics and project management, she has significantly contributed to the development and distribution of Petfive's eco-friendly products.
Work at Petfive
Paula Allevato has served as the Head of Operations at Petfive since 2015. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing the development of all-natural and biodegradable cat litter formulas. Allevato has played a significant role in sourcing plant-based materials for Petfive's products, ensuring that they are exclusively sourced from Brazil. Under her leadership, the company has expanded its product distribution to over 20 countries globally, enhancing its international presence.
Education and Expertise
Paula Allevato holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from COPPE/UFRJ, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, studying from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she pursued a specialization in Corporate Finance at COPPEAD UFRJ from 2018 to 2019. Allevato further enhanced her qualifications by obtaining an MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain from Live University between 2020 and 2022. She also studied Industrial Engineering at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid for one year in 2011-2012.
Professional Background
Before joining Petfive, Paula Allevato worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in operations and logistics. She served as a Logistics Analyst at A2B Group from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she was a Researcher at the Grupo de Produção Integrada (GPI) at Programa de Engenharia de Produção - PEP/COPPE/UFRJ from 2012 to 2014. Allevato also gained experience as an Engineer Intern at Visagio from 2010 to 2011 and worked as a Marketing and Quality Advisor at Fluxo Consultoria from 2009 to 2010.
Achievements in Operations
In her role at Petfive, Paula Allevato has been instrumental in the development of innovative products, particularly in the area of biodegradable cat litter. Her efforts in sourcing plant-based materials exclusively from Brazil have contributed to the company's sustainability goals. Allevato's leadership has also facilitated the expansion of Petfive's market reach, allowing the company to distribute its products to over 20 countries worldwide.