Marcelo Menoita is a multilingual business strategist and a citizen of Brazil, New Zealand, and Portugal. With a background in engineering and postgraduate studies in business, Marcelo’s career spans various international achievements, where he applies his leadership and collaborative approach. Known for his extensive global network, he has traveled to over 45 countries, building business connections through his dynamic personality.

Marcelo’s diverse career includes experience in sectors ranging from deep tech to environmental, space technologies, artificial intelligence, and energy transmission. Notably, in 2001, he led the introduction of the first smartphone into the Brazilian market, significantly transforming how people and businesses communicate.

Marcelo holds exclusive mandates representing New Zealand companies in Brazil and serves as an Honorary President and Board Member of the New Zealand Brazil Business Chamber in São Paulo. He met his wife, Barbara, in São Paulo more than 30 years ago, and together they have four children.