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Leonardo Lima

Investor

Venture Partner at Driven

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About

Leonardo Lima is an investor and venture builder with executive experience at multinational corporations including Unilever, Danone, Samsung, and Heineken/FEMSA, as well as venture investing and partnership roles. He holds a Master's degree in Wine Technology, Management & Innovation and focuses on connecting business strategy, growth, and investment across the wine sector and beyond.

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Experience

  1. IndependentInvestorcurrent2021 — presentBrazil & Chile
  2. Samsung ElectronicsChief Marketing Officer2017 — 2021Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
  3. DanoneVP of Marketing & Sales2012 — 2017Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
  4. DanoneMarketing Director, Head of BU Functional Brands2009 — 2012Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
  5. DanoneBusiness Acceleration Lead, ACTIVIA2007 — 2009São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  6. The HEINEKEN CompanySenior Marketing Manager (FEMSA)2005 — 2007São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  7. UnileverGlobal Brand Manager, OMO2002 — 2005São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  8. UnileverBrand Manager, Skin Cleansing & Care Categories1999 — 2002Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
  9. UnileverTrainee, Brand Manager, Household Care1996 — 1999São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Education

  1. Harvard Business SchoolExecutive Education, Strategy IQ2013
  2. INSEADExecutive Education, Lead Ahead Committee of Director2012
  3. Harvard Business SchoolPLD7, Executive Education2008 — 2009
  4. Federal University of Rio de JaneiroBachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering1990 — 1995
  5. Universidad de La RiojaMaster's Degree, Wine Technology2025 — 2026

Skills & more

Team LeadershipStrategy8Management6Negotiation2Strategic Planning4Leadership1Go-to-Market Strategy1Portfolio ManagementBrand StrategyPRSales ManagementSales Strategy
+12 moreDigital MarketingData-driven Decision MakingDigital StrategyCustomer EngagementStrategic Marketing ManagementExecutive TeamC-LevelCorporate DevelopmentSustainabilityMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Executive ManagementCode of Ethics

Languages English · Portuguese · Spanish

  • CFA ESG — CFA Institute
  • Conselheiro de Administração certificado — IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa

From Leonardo's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Harvard Business School1,777

Brad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalTim DraperFounder of Draper AssociatesMike Maples JrCo-founding Partner at FloodgateMamoon HamidPartner at Kleiner Perkins

+ 1,771 more

Also attended INSEAD667

Patrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology FundChris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystJan HammerInvestor at Index VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesMahesha SubramaniamHead of Client Relations at Golden Gate VenturesElena PantaziPartner & Head of Platform at Northzone

+ 661 more

Also attended Federal University of Rio de Janeiro5

Archie MoberlyPARTNERSHIPS MANAGER ASIA at SeedstarsMarina P. de MirandaInvestor at Verve CapitalVinicius RibeiroHead of BD, CUBE3 at HyperNestCintia ManoBusiness Angel at REDangelsRaisa Fontenele CarvalhoAssociate at Citrino Ventures

Shared employers

Also worked at Independent14

Rohini KosogluVenture Partner at FusionTyler ChristiePartner at ArcTern VenturesJonas von HedenbergInvestment Director at Bonnier CapitalClay DeutschVenture Partner & Advisor at 1414 VenturesFahim SheikhCEO & Co-founder at Mudita VentureMike SepsoVenture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners

+ 8 more

Also worked at Samsung Electronics68

Tom DriscollPrincipal at Differential VenturesSang Won LeeEntrepreneur in Residence at Storm VenturesDavid GoldschmidtManaging Director, Head of the Fund at Samsung Catalyst FundAdry ElmiladyInvestment Principal at Samsung Catalyst FundIan ClowInvestment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundMartin ScottSenior Technical Advisor at Samsung Catalyst Fund

+ 62 more

Also worked at Danone43

Sophie de ChampsInvestor at DaphniTony ConradInvestor at True VenturesNimesh ModakInvestor at BURNT ISLAND VENTURESYu-Hsin WangAssociate at QuantonationAlexandre DurriveChief Technology Officer at Partech VenturesIdil KavakliExperts | Venture Partner at 212

+ 37 more

Also worked at The HEINEKEN Company16

GiselaInvestor at Eudemian VenturesPiia MaaranenPartner, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor VenturesBenjamin BerreklouwInvestment Director at Nimbus VenturesVlad PanaitManaging Partner, Founder at Sparking CapitalEva de MolFounding Partner at CapitalTHenk Jan BeltmanInvestor at Volve Capital

+ 10 more

Colleagues at Driven

Hrach Simonian
Advisor at Driven
Jamie Riggs
Co-Founder and General Partner at Driven
Macarena Liu
Co-Founder and General Partner at Driven
Manuel Rodríguez
Venture Partner at Driven
Michael Hennessey
Venture Partner at Driven
Pat Burtis
Advisor at Driven