Moacyr Wernek
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced Brazilian executive with 30 years of expertise in Business Management, Business Development, Sales, Procurement, and Production Operations. Successfully managed teams and budgets at multinational companies like Cargill, Monsanto, Atvos, and Advanta. Proven strategic planner and Country Manager with a track record of improving operational efficiency and leading high-performing teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Manager
Advanta Seeds
Campinas
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Successfully led the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to restructure and revitalize Advanta Seeds.
Strategic Supply Lead
Atvos
São Paulo
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for purchasing agricultural and industrial supplies, equipment, machinery, and MROs, achieving significant savings.
Superintendent of Ethanol Production Hub
Atvos
Goias
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Led an efficient production pool, resulting in consistent and increased financial performance through disruptive and innovative solutions.
Business Development Leader
Atvos
São Paulo
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Implemented strategic structuring to form a new company as part of the ODB group, with a focus on leveraging synergy between Ethanol and Energy production; actively pursued potential investors for successful land acquisition.
Leader of Seed Production Operations
Monsanto
Sao Paulo
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Directed and supervised field and industrial operations for the production of corn and sorghum seeds.
Planning & Logistics Manager for Seed Production
Monsanto
Uberlandia
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Coordinated end-to-end logistics services annually – encompassing production planning through to transportation and warehousing.
Commercial Operations Manager
Monsanto
São Paulo
04.2004 - 07.2009
- Managed customer operations and sales planning for chemical and seed businesses.
Sales Unit Manager
Monsanto
Curitiba | Londrina
11.1999 - 03.2004
- Managed the Business Unit, leading sales teams in the seeds and crop protection sectors to drive growth and achieve targets.
Member of the Roundup Ready Soybean Project
Monsanto
Sao Paulo
04.1999 - 10.1999
- Launched and defined the biotechnological trait in Brazil, including varieties, production plans, and advertising campaigns.
Sales Representative
Cargill | Monsanto
Santa Catarina | Rio Grande Do Sul
08.1993 - 03.1999
- Coordinated technical and commercial functions, effectively managing sales, distribution, and customer relations to improve overall performance.
Education
Psycoanalyses
CEP : Centro De Estudos Psicanalíticos
São Paulo07-2024
MBA - Production , Operation & Service
POLI USP
São Paulo01-2008
MBA - Business Management
FGV
Curitiba01.2002
Agricultural Engenieer
UFLA University Federal of Lavras
Lavras MG07-1993
Skills
- High Performance
- Entrepreneurial Profile
- Problem Solving
- Disruptive Innovation
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
Languages
- Portuguese, Fluent
- English, Advanced
- Spanish, Intermediate
Timeline
Country Manager
Advanta Seeds
09.2020 - 03.2022
Strategic Supply Lead
Atvos
03.2019 - 07.2020
Superintendent of Ethanol Production Hub
Atvos
01.2016 - 11.2018
Business Development Leader
Atvos
08.2013 - 12.2015
Leader of Seed Production Operations
Monsanto
01.2011 - 07.2013
Planning & Logistics Manager for Seed Production
Monsanto
08.2009 - 11.2010
Commercial Operations Manager
Monsanto
04.2004 - 07.2009
Sales Unit Manager
Monsanto
11.1999 - 03.2004
Member of the Roundup Ready Soybean Project
Monsanto
04.1999 - 10.1999
Sales Representative
Cargill | Monsanto
08.1993 - 03.1999
Psycoanalyses
CEP : Centro De Estudos Psicanalíticos
MBA - Production , Operation & Service
POLI USP
MBA - Business Management
FGV
Agricultural Engenieer
UFLA University Federal of Lavras
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