Daniel Santos
About Daniel Santos
Daniel Santos serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Red Ventures Brasil and has held the position of Senior Vice President at Red Ventures since 2017. He has a diverse background in engineering and business, with experience at companies such as McKinsey & Company and BRF.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Daniel Santos serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Red Ventures Brasil since 2021. He has held the position of Senior Vice President at Red Ventures since 2017, contributing to the company's operations in Brazil for a total of seven years. His leadership role involves overseeing strategic initiatives and driving business growth in the region.
Professional Background
Daniel Santos has a diverse professional background, beginning his career as a Technical Intern at Mannesmann Stainless Tubes in 1998. He later worked as an Intern at ATAN and as a Corporate Trainee at BRF. After gaining experience, he joined McKinsey & Company, where he progressed from Business Analyst to Associate Partner over a span of six years. He also held a position as a Shared Services Planning Analyst at Vale and worked as a Market Analyst at Embraer.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Santos has a solid educational foundation in engineering and business. He studied Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) and earned a Specialization. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electric and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s degree in Control and Automation Engineering from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Additionally, he completed an MBA at INSEAD in 2010.
Career Progression
Daniel Santos has experienced significant career progression throughout his professional journey. After starting as a Technical Intern, he gained valuable experience in various roles, including Business Analyst and Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. His transition to Red Ventures saw him take on increasing responsibilities, culminating in his current role as CEO of Red Ventures Brasil.