Rafael Leite

Rafael Leite is a seasoned sales executive with over 18 years of experience in the nutrition and health sectors, currently serving as Sales Director Latam South for Human Nutrition and Care at dsm-firmenich since July 2012. Rafael has demonstrated expertise in managing commercial teams, formulating business strategies, and overseeing major global accounts, notably achieving a 75% growth in business during a significant procurement model shift. Prior roles include Sales Manager for the distributor channel in Mexico and PMO for Commercial Excellence in Latin America, showcasing Rafael's strong leadership in multicultural environments and strategic distribution channel development. Rafael holds an advanced finance certificate from IMD, an MBA in Marketing from FGV, and a degree in Food Engineering from Universidade Estadual Paulista.