Raul Azevedo

raul azevedo

Portugal

Bio Summary

McKinsey | Moderna | Rock in Rio | SIC Television & Media | SmallWORLD | Efacec

Independent Consultant

International business development and project management, global strategic thinking, markets entry and growth, commercial due diligence, turnaround.

25 years' worldwide experience in various industries

PMO for a major global mRNA Pharmaceutical developer of COVID19 vaccines, supervising entities setup and market entry in APAC region and preparation for transition from pandemic to endemic scenario and private market.

McKinsey senior external advisor, 18-months project in Africa, restructuring client’s business portfolio, revising business plans for 240 SME & Corporate. Finance, distribution, FMCG, manufacturing and trade; Led commercial diligence, market and sales diagnostic, restructuring and turnaround business plans; post-acquisition growth strategy, international expansion and partnerships.

Coached client management and entrepreneurs on strategic thinking. Redesigned Client’s Global Strategic and Executive plan, in the light of Angola’s new Government.

Advised a large Iberian conglomerate on international growth and go-to-market strategy.

Advised a Private Equity Client on a healthcare target in Brazil, analysing market dynamics, Hospitals integration, private insurance verticalization and multistate regulatory frameworks for new entrants.

Helped a large European financial group learn best practices in their operations in Latin America. Mapping market sizing and competition along the distribution models, incentive systems, campaigns, sales support and loyalty in digital channels

VP at Rock in Rio music mega festival. Market entry in LATAM markets as USA, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru. Sponsorships and Media partners (internet global streaming and leading media) in Brazil, LATAM and USA, as TVGlobo, Televisa, Prisa, Google, YouTube, Yahoo, Facebook, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX.

Founded SmallWORLD Destination Management Company in Hong Kong and Macao, managing FIT and MICE projects for HSBC, eBay, ACI, Novartis, Novamed, PATA, Berkley, MGM, Westin, MCI, Venetian.

Directed the marketing and business development of SIC Television, largest private Media group in Portugal.

Managed the B2B trade-marketing and sales of EFACEC multinational Group, in 16 countries in APAC.

Availability

Availability:

Available

Constraints:

No

Employment History

Moderna

PMO

Moderna

June 2021 - December 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

PMO at Moderna for APAC region, for Vaccines distribution

McKinsey & Company

Senior External Advisor

McKinsey & Company

December 2016 - February 2018

Luanda, Angola


Rock in Rio

VP Media And Sales

Rock in Rio

January 2013 - December 2014

New York, NY, USA


Rock in Rio

Vice President Media And Sales

Rock in Rio

June 2009 - December 2013

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


McKinsey & Company

Associate

McKinsey & Company

February 2000 - September 2001

Lisbon, Portugal


Efacec

Sales And Marketing Director

Efacec

May 1993 - September 1998

China

Selected Project Experience

Project Description:
Helped a large European Insurance and Banking group to access market best practices and migration to digital platforms in their operations in Latin America. Mapping market sizing and competition along the distribution models, incentive systems, campaigns, sales support and loyalty in digital channels

Industry: Financial Services

Topic(s): Finance, Performance Management


Project Description:

Advised a Private Equity for Healthcare target acquisition and market dynamic in Brazil, including multistate regulatory frameworks for new entrants and innovation and digital, benchmarking best practices.

Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

Topic(s): Finance


Project Description:

Project Management Office (PMO) for a major global mRNA Pharmaceutical developer of COVID19 vaccines, supervising entities setup and market entry in APAC region, including all activities as distribution, supply chain, commercial, regulatory, quality, PV, market access, for a period of 5 months. Help client’s Country General Managers in operational transition from global distribution to local in-country production and distribution, as well as in the preparation for the transition from current pandemic to pre-endemic scenario and private market.

Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

Topic(s): Project & Program Management


Project Description:

Analysed diversified portfolios of 240+ SMEs and corporations, at McKinsey as external Expert and Engagement Manager; Led market analysis and commercial diligence, market and sales diagnostic, restructuring and turnaround business plans; Developed post-acquisition growth strategy, including international expansion and potential partnerships

Topic(s): Economic Development, Restructuring & Turnaround, Strategy & Planning


Project Description:

Helped a large European Insurance and Banking group to access market best practices and migration to digital platforms in their operations in Latin America. Mapping market sizing and competition along the distribution models, incentive systems, campaigns, sales support and loyalty in digital channels

Industry: Financial Services

Topic(s): Finance, Strategy & Planning

Education

Master's in Computer Engineering

Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto

1993

Master's in Business Administration/Management

Rotterdam School of Management - Erasmus University

2000

Availability

Availability:

Available

Constraints:

No

Country Experience

Angola Argentina Brazil China Mexico Portugal Singapore Thailand United States

Skills

Business

Asset Management,

Value Creation,

Business Process Management,

Operational Excellence,

Product Development,

Business Development,

Benchmarking & Best Practice,

Business Planning,

Business Unit Strategy,

Corporate Development,

Corporate Strategy,

Growth Strategy,

Portfolio Strategy,

Scenario Planning,

Strategic Management,

Strategic Planning,

Trends & Global Forces

Finance

Corporate Finance,

Investment Strategy,

Revenue Growth,

Portfolio Management

Education and Training

Program Management

Marketing and Public Relations

Competitive Analysis,

Market Research

Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics

Distribution,

Supply Chain Optimization