Andre Freitas Conceição
About Andre Freitas Conceição
Andre Freitas Conceição serves as the General Director for Latin America at Bu Content Generation, where he focuses on strategic planning and digital transformation. He has extensive experience in finance and management, having held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Thomson Reuters and Vivo.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Andre Freitas Conceição serves as the Diretor Geral América Latina for the BU Content Generation at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic planning of business solutions that are tailored for complex market environments. He leads the startup of new businesses and the go-to-market strategy for new products and services, emphasizing operational efficiency and digital transformation. Conceição manages a fully digitalized operation that includes over 2,500 titles and serves a customer base of more than 300,000 active e-commerce clients and over 1,000 corporate clients. He oversees a team of 80 professionals, including four senior managers.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before his current role, Andre Freitas Conceição worked at Thomson Reuters as Head de Finanças Brasil from 2015 to 2017. During this two-year tenure in São Paulo, he focused on financial management and strategic initiatives within the organization, contributing to the company's operational goals and financial performance.
Career Background in Finance and Management
Andre Freitas Conceição has an extensive background in finance and management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Gerente Sênior de FP&A at Nextel Telecomunicações Ltda SP from 2010 to 2015 and held similar positions at Vivo and Brasil Telecom. His early career included roles at Banif and Redecard, where he gained experience in structured operations and equity research. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial planning and analysis.
Educational Qualifications
Andre Freitas Conceição holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, which he completed from 1995 to 1999. He also earned an MBA in Finance from Universidade de São Paulo in 2002. In addition, he completed an Advanced Management Program at Amana Key from 2010 to 2011 and achieved a specialization in Foresight from W Futurismo in 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic planning and business management.
Leadership and Strategic Contributions
In his current position, Andre Freitas Conceição is part of the Latin America Executive Committee, where he ensures alignment and synchronization of initiatives with peers. His leadership extends to managing a digitalized operation and overseeing significant business strategies. He reports to both the Executive Vice President of Latin America and the Global Vice President of the Content Generation Business Unit, highlighting his role in the broader organizational structure.