Luiz Sottano

Luiz Sottano currently serves as the Head of Global Sales for the Downstream Business Unit at CBA | Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio, a position held since August 2018, where responsibilities include overseeing the commercial area's P&L and leading a team of 14 employees. Prior to this role, Luiz held the position of Global Key Account Manager at CBA, where significant contributions included implementing the Key Account Manager methodology and developing new business opportunities in collaboration with various departments. Luiz has also served as Key Account Manager at Takasago International Corporation, responsible for business development in the perfumery division, and held the role of Senior Account Manager at Firmenich Ltda, where impactful negotiations resulted in significant business agreements. Earlier experience includes an Account Manager position at Braskem, facilitating market-share recovery and securing exclusivity agreements. Luiz's educational background includes executive education programs at prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and The Wharton School.