Joao Alexandre Lopes de Carvalho

Joao Alexandre Lopes de Carvalho is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, digital strategy, and innovation across various industries. Currently serving as a New Business Development Advisor at Cargill since November 2018, Joao is responsible for leading cross-business opportunities within Agriculture and Supply Chain in South America. Previous roles include Digital Startup Lead, Digital New Business Advisor, and Digital Strategy & Innovation Advisor for Latam at Cargill. Joao co-founded dooak, developing a business model for energy efficiency projects, and was a co-founder at Sublime Rituais, focusing on performance and finance management. Additional experience spans marketing and R&D management at Fazenda da Toca Orgânicos Ltda, strategic project coordination at AbbVie and Abbott, and management consulting. Joao holds an Executive MBA from FIA and certifications from prestigious institutions including Stanford University and Cranfield University, with an academic background in Industrial Engineering from UFSCar.