Rico Ayade

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I'm a marketing and business development professional with over 10 years of experience driving growth across Latin America.

About

I’m a marketing and business development professional with over 10 years of experience driving growth across Latin America. I excel in managing corporate client relationships, B2B negotiations, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated campaigns that connect brands with partners and customers.
My analytical mindset blends data-driven insights with creative vision, enabling CRM-driven strategies, digital marketing, and new business development that fuel sustainable growth.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Transportation & Logistics

Work experience· 8 roles

Head of Global Business Expansion & Development · GLOBECONSULOct 2025 – Oct 2025 · 1 mo

Direct management of accounts and relationships with law firms and international partners (Account Manager). Development of B2B strategic partnerships for company expansion into new markets across the Americas and beyond. Global client management and CRM oversight, ensuring excellent service and client retention. Coordination of digital marketing and content campaigns with external agencies; negotiation with international stakeholders to align operations with expected outcomes.

Director of Strategy and Marketing · ALMA – América Latina Música AliadaJun 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Oversees LATAM expansion strategies and business development for the ALMA platform. Leads integrated marketing campaigns, manages relationships with distributors and platforms, and drives brand positioning for new markets and organic growth. Responsible for portfolio management, partner engagement, and cross-border collaboration across LATAM.

Manager, Business Expansion, New Ventures & Strategic Partnerships · TUPINAMBÁJan 2023 – Jan 2023 · 1 mo

Directly responsible for managing key partnerships with major brands such as RAÍZEN, Shell, 99, Uber, BYD, Peugeot, and others. Development and management of strategic alliances with leading companies in mobility, finance, and sustainability sectors. Creation of special projects aimed at commercial expansion and revenue growth. Design of strategic growth plans and coordination of the market intelligence team.

Business Expansion, New Ventures, and Strategic Partnerships Manager · TUPINAMBÁJan 2023 – Jan 2023 · 1 mo
Head of Marketing and Communications · JAC MOTORS BRAZILAug 2022 – Aug 2022 · 1 mo
Head of Marketing and Communications · TAILA VEDAMar 2022 – Mar 2022 · 1 mo
Head of Marketing and Communications · TAILAVEDAMar 2022 – Mar 2022 · 1 mo
Marketing Strategist / Account Manager · MEMO AGENCYMar 2021 – Mar 2021 · 1 mo

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts – Acting · Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)2004 – 2006
Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts - Acting · Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)2004 – 2006

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