Rafael Leite Mussato

Rafael Leite Mussato is an accomplished sales leader with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently serving as Head of Sales for SMB & Startups in Brazil at Zendesk since July 2021. Rafael has held key roles in managing sales teams across Latin America, focusing on new customer acquisition, client expansion, and implementing effective sales strategies. Prior to Zendesk, Rafael garnered valuable experience at LinkedIn, where responsibilities included managing sales development processes and fostering strategic partnerships with major corporations. Rafael's earlier career included significant roles at Johnson & Johnson in financial analysis and treasury management, as well as experience in sales consulting and relationship management in the banking sector. Rafael holds a Bachelor's degree in Administration from Centro Universitário do Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia and a Master's degree in Financial Controllership from FAAP.