Tomas Penna

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Hi, I’m Tomas Penna. I’m a marketing and communications leader with mobile bases in both Texas and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Hi, I’m Tomas Penna. I’m a marketing and communications leader with mobile bases in both Texas and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

I currently manage a US-based company that connects American travel businesses with the Brazilian and LATAM markets. I build and lead a network of 200+ top marketing professionals delivering tailored PR, digital marketing, design, advertising, IT, events, and AI training to help international clients grow presence in Brazil and across LATAM.

Over the past decade I’ve invested in and advised two types of businesses: Brazilian marketing service providers expanding internationally, and global travel/marketing firms seeking a Brazilian foothold.

As Head of PR & Marketing for Latin America at AVIA REPS and through my other ventures, I’ve managed multi-country teams, driven client acquisition and revenue, and crafted campaigns and partnerships (e.g., Brand USA, Visit Florida, Virtuoso, European Travel Commission, Ethiopian Airlines, Singapore Airlines) that delivered measurable outcomes and strong brand lift.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • FrenchBeginner
  • ItalianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Gaming

Work experience· 10 roles

CEO & Founder · TravelTech MarketingJul 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

U.S.-based company specializing in connecting American travel businesses with the Brazilian and LATAM markets. Built a network of 200+ top marketing professionals to deliver customized solutions, including PR, digital marketing, design, advertising, IT, events, AI training, among others, in an innovative and effective way.

CEO & Founder · Self-employed / TravelTech Marketing FirmJul 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

CEO & Founder of a US-based company specialized in connecting American travel businesses with the Brazilian and LATAM market. Leads a network of 200+ top marketing professionals delivering PR, digital marketing, design, advertising, IT, events, AI training and more.

Head of PR & Marketing · AVIA REPSJul 2023 – Jul 2023 · 1 mo

World’s leading representation group with 64 offices in 47 countries. Managed up to 15 staff across PR, Marketing & Digital Marketing teams, primarily in Brazil and also in Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Argentina. Oversaw client engagements and key industry events (e.g., Brand USA, Visit Florida, Virtuoso, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Dubai Exports).

Head of PR & Marketing - Latin America · AVIA REPSJul 2023 – Jul 2023 · 1 mo
Investor & Advisor · WorldwideSep 2020 – Oct 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Investor & Advisor · Worldwide — Various companiesSep 2020 – Oct 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Marketing Analyst · Submarino ViagensMar 2016 – Mar 2016 · 1 mo
Marketing Analyst · Submarino Viagens (B2W Group)Mar 2016 – Mar 2016 · 1 mo

Education· 10

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication with a Major in Journalism · Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo, Brazil2008 – 2012
Postgraduate Specialization Certificate in Marketing Management · Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo, Brazil2012 – 2014
Branding: Differentiation and Brand Strategy · Sebasti an Branding, São Paulo, Brazil2015
Neuro Marketing: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Consumer Brain · ESPM São Paulo, Brazil2016

Certifications and awards· 5

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication with a Major in Journalism2008 – 2012
Postgraduate Specialization Certificate in Marketing Management2012 – 2014
Branding: Differentiation and Brand Strategy2015
Neuro Marketing: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Consumer Brain2016

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