Dante Lopes

Dante Lopes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in innovation, digital transformation, and corporate consulting across various sectors. Currently serving as Innovation Lead at AstraZeneca since April 2024, Dante focuses on enhancing patient-centered solutions within a sustainable digital health ecosystem. Previously, as Head of Innovation at Unimed Nacional, leadership was provided to a multidisciplinary team, driving strategic initiatives directly under the company's president. Dante has also contributed as a professor at MBA USP/Esalq, specializing in unconventional teaching methods in Innovation and Agile Methodologies. Co-founding Validation Rocket, a consultancy firm, led to significant advancements in innovation projects for major corporations. Earlier roles included various consulting positions at Nexa Resources, emphasizing project management and competitive intelligence, underpinned by a solid educational background in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, and Metallurgical Engineering.