Fernando MacHado

Fernando Machado is a seasoned marketing executive with extensive experience across various industries, including gaming, fast food, and consumer goods. Currently serving as the Brand Marketers Academy Dean at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity since May 2024, and as an Operating Partner at Garnett Station Partners, Fernando's focus includes guiding marketing teams for notable brands. Previously, as Chief Marketing Officer at Activision Blizzard and Global Chief Marketing Officer at Restaurant Brands International, Fernando led marketing strategies for major titles and brands. A former Global Brand Development VP at Unilever with a strong track record in brand innovation and development, Fernando holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas.