Fernando Pinho

Fernando Pinho has extensive work experience in the field of Information Technology and business consulting. Fernando started their career at Accenture in 1999, where they served clients in the Utilities and Energy industries, focusing on business process design, organizational change management, and SAP ERP implementations. Fernando worked as an Information Technology Business Consultant during this time and led and coordinated work teams to ensure projects were completed on schedule and within budget.

In 2004, Pinho joined Nestlé as an Information Technology Project Manager. Fernando managed SAP project implementation activities for Nestlé Americas, providing oversight and reviews of at-risk programs and projects to ensure timely delivery. Fernando also maintained close contact with project team leaders to ensure the correct usage of project management methodology. Fernando later became an Information Technology Project Management Officer and then an IT Manager at Nestlé.

Since 2017, Pinho has been working at Ingredion Incorporated. Fernando initially served as the Enterprise PMO Senior Manager for South America, overseeing project management activities. Fernando then progressed to become the Head of Information Technology and IT Director for South America. Currently, they hold the position of Director of IT Business Applications and AMS at Ingredion Incorporated.

Overall, Pinho has a diverse range of experience in IT leadership, project management, and business consulting, gained through their roles at Accenture, Nestlé, and Ingredion Incorporated.

Fernando Pinho obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas from 1996 to 2000. Fernando then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from FIA - Fundação Instituto de Administração from 2012 to 2014. Prior to these degrees, they attended Palmares from 1991 to 1995, although no degree or field of study is specified. In addition to their formal education, Fernando Pinho has acquired several certifications, including Business Relationship Management (BRMP) from APMG International in 2022, ITIL® 4 Foundation from PeopleCert in 2020, and various Scrum certifications from SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile between 2018 and 2019. Fernando also holds certifications in Change Management, Portfolio Management, and Project Management Professional (PMP) from APMG International, AXELOS Global Best Practice, and the Project Management Institute respectively, with their PMP certification obtained in 2007.