Andre Loureiro
About Andre Loureiro
Andre Loureiro serves as the Head of Partnerships LATAM and Business Development Manager at Thoughtworks, where he focuses on strategic partnerships with major cloud service providers. With over 16 years of experience in IT, he has a strong track record in driving demand generation and revenue growth in the LATAM region.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Andre Loureiro serves as the Head of Partnerships LATAM and Business Development Manager at ThoughtWorks. He has been in this role since 2023, operating from São Paulo, Brazil. In this position, he focuses on managing strategic partnerships and driving business development initiatives across the Latin American region.
Professional Experience in Business Development
Andre has extensive experience in business development, having held various roles in prominent companies. He worked at Modular Data Centers as the Director of Business Development & Partner Channel Development for LATAM from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he was the Senior Business Development Manager at IBM from 2019 to 2021, and the Head of Industry - Business Development Manager at IDC from 2017 to 2019. His career also includes significant roles at Oi S.A, where he progressed through various marketing and product management positions.
Educational Background and Specializations
Andre Loureiro has a diverse educational background. He achieved a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco from 2003 to 2008. He also holds an MBA in Service Management from ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing, completed in 2011. Additionally, he studied Project Management at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, earning another MBA from 2011 to 2014. In 2022, he furthered his education at Columbia Business School, focusing on M&A.
Expertise in Cloud Computing and Technology
Andre specializes in leveraging cloud computing, edge computing, and artificial intelligence to support tech companies and hyperscalers in scaling their operations. His expertise includes developing and executing go-to-market strategies that facilitate high-value deals. He has a proven track record of driving demand generation and revenue growth through strategic partnerships, particularly within the LATAM region.
Achievements in Sales and Partnerships
In 2022, Andre was recognized for surpassing 160% of his sales quota by leading technical and business discussions. His role in managing strategic partnerships with major cloud service providers, including Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Databricks, has been instrumental in his success in driving business growth and establishing strong industry connections.