Mariana MacEdo

Mariana Macedo is an accomplished technology and innovation leader currently serving as the Executive Technology & Innovation Manager at Alpargatas S.A., where responsibilities include overseeing technology in factories and leading R&D for new technologies. Previous roles at Alpargatas included Supply Chain Strategy & Deployment Manager and Global Marketing Innovation Manager, focusing on sustainability and technological advancements. Mariana has a strong educational background, holding an MBA in Marketing Analytics from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Professional experience also includes key positions at companies such as Ambev, Unilever, and Walmart, where Mariana contributed to innovation, production management, and marketing strategies. Currently pursuing a specialization in Mathematics and Computer Science at USP.