Fernando Abbes Gurgel Testa
About Fernando Abbes Gurgel Testa
Fernando Abbes Gurgel Testa is a Senior Trade Manager at Procter & Gamble, specializing in Commercial Strategy and Compliance in São Paulo, Brazil.
Current Title and Role
Fernando Abbes Gurgel Testa holds the position of Senior Trade Manager, Commercial Strategy and Compliance at Procter & Gamble, where he has been working since 2021. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, he is responsible for overseeing the alignment of all categories' price strategies with market opportunities through a structured pricing process. Additionally, he leads corporate pricing increase windows communications and acts as the point of contact for Sales Internal Audits. Fernando also manages ethics and compliance processes, including training and communications to promote stewardship within the Sales Team.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Fernando Abbes Gurgel Testa’s career at Procter & Gamble includes various roles in São Paulo and Brasília. He has served as a Trade Marketing Sales Manager for 9 months, a Sales Manager for 3 months, and a Sales Supervisor for 2 years. Earlier in his career, he was a Store Development Organization Regional Supervisor in Brasília for 1 year and started as a Sales Intern for 1 year in São Paulo.
Previous Work Experience
Before his tenure at Procter & Gamble, Fernando Abbes Gurgel Testa worked at Otocapes S/S Ltda. as an Administrative Assistant from 2011 to 2014. Over his 3 years at Otocapes, he gained experience in business administration and corporate operations in São Paulo.
Educational Background
Fernando Abbes Gurgel Testa has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Gestão Comercial from FGV, completing the program in 2023. He also studied Chemical Engineering, obtaining bachelor's degrees from FEI - Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial, Texas A&M University, University of Arkansas, and Kansas State University between 2011 and 2016. His early education was completed at Colégio Santa Cruz, where he studied from 1999 to 2009.