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Rafa Simoes

Senior Global Category Director

Rafa Simoes is an experienced professional in the commodities and industrial sectors, with a significant tenure at Cargill. Starting as a Senior Trader for Vegetable oils from March 2000 to June 2005, Simoes progressed to various leadership roles, including Trading Manager and Commercial Leader and Risk Management, where strategic growth and EBIT accountability were emphasized. Simoes served as South America Commercial Director, providing commercial strategy and coaching for senior sales management. Following a period at Cargill Agricola SA, Simoes assumed the role of South America General Manager and later transitioned to Cargill Bio Industrial Business as Senior Global Category Director, focusing on top-line growth and portfolio management. From February 2022 to March 2024, Simoes held the position of Global Risk and Industrial Category Leader, driving innovation and demand creation. Simoes completed a Leadership and Strategy learning program at INSEAD in 2021.

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Minneapolis, United States

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