Mateus Barros
About Mateus Barros
Mateus Barros serves as the Latam Business Lead at The Climate Corporation, focusing on digital agriculture platforms in Latin America. He has extensive experience in the agricultural sector, having held various roles at Monsanto Company and currently at Bayer Crop Science, where he leads digital and new business initiatives.
Current Role at The Climate Corporation
Mateus Barros serves as the Latam Business Lead at The Climate Corporation, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on launching digital business agriculture platforms across Latin America. His work involves strategic planning and execution to enhance agricultural practices through digital innovation.
Experience at Monsanto Company
Mateus Barros has extensive experience at Monsanto Company, where he held various positions from 2004 to 2016. His roles included Sales Rep, Seeds & Traits Unit Sales Manager, Crop Protection Product Manager, Crop Protection Business Director, and Seed Treatment Manager. This diverse background provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural sector and sales management.
Leadership and Board Membership
Mateus Barros has been a board member in Brazil and Latin America for six years. His experience includes profit and loss management and leading cross-functional teams. This leadership role has contributed to his expertise in managing complex business operations within the agricultural industry.
Education and Qualifications
Mateus Barros studied at the University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, where he earned an MBA in Business Administration and Management from 2014 to 2015. He also holds a degree in Agronomy from Universidade de São Paulo, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. His educational background supports his professional expertise in agriculture and business management.
Current Role at Bayer Crop Science
Since 2020, Mateus Barros has been the Head of Digital and New Business Models at Bayer Crop Science. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing digital initiatives and sustainability projects, focusing on innovation and the development of new business models within the agricultural sector.