Pedro A. F. Pereira
About Pedro A. F. Pereira
Pedro A. F. Pereira serves as the Sales Director for Iberia, Canada, Latam, and MEA at AKUR8, where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth and pricing capabilities. His extensive background includes roles at Bain & Company, GE Renewable Energy, and A.T. Kearney, along with advanced degrees in engineering and business.
Current Role at AKUR8
Pedro A. F. Pereira serves as the Sales Director for Iberia, Canada, Latin America, and the Middle East at AKUR8. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's growth and market presence in these regions. His role involves overseeing sales strategies and client relationships, ensuring that AKUR8's innovative pricing solutions meet the needs of diverse clients.
Previous Experience at AKUR8
Prior to his current role, Pereira worked at AKUR8 as a Client Executive from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he played a significant role in enhancing the company's pricing capabilities, which resulted in a potential improvement in loss ratios by 2-4% for insurers. He also contributed to the development of AKUR8's modular pricing platform, which automated premium modeling and improved predictive power.
Professional Background
Pereira has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began his career at Alstom Power as part of the Recent Graduate Brazil-France program. He then held several positions at GE Renewable Energy, including Graduate Engineering Trainee, System Engineer in R&D, and Lead Engineer in Performance. Additionally, he gained consulting experience at Bain & Company and A.T. Kearney.
Education and Qualifications
Pereira holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, obtained from 2006 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Science in Mechanics and Energy from Grenoble INP - Ense3 between 2011 and 2013. Furthermore, he completed a Master of Business Administration at INSEAD in 2018. He participated in a semester abroad at Michigan Technological University in 2008, focusing on Electrical Engineering.
Client Engagement and Impact
In his current role, Pereira has been instrumental in expanding AKUR8's presence in over 20 countries, serving more than 40 customers, including major insurers such as AXA, Generali, and Munich Re. His experience with a diverse range of clients, including specialty insurers and insurtech companies, underscores his capability in driving business development and client satisfaction.