Origin
Brazil
Originally from Brazil — the foundation, the family, and the start of a career that would eventually span continents.
Advisor · Coach · Mentor
On a mission to empower people to grow.
Brazil · United States · Portugal
Marco is a trusted advisor to senior leaders of mid-sized and early-stage businesses — navigating challenges and opportunities at the intersection of business, technology / AI, and a fulfilling life.
25 years in business and technology, blending Fortune 500 work with hands-on engagements at mid-sized firms and startups. The approach is always the same: client-centric solutions, business-case-backed decisions, and outcomes that span people, process, and technology.
The journey
Three countries. One throughline: doing right by clients.
20 years
United States
Two decades in the US, including consulting for Accenture in Seattle and leading multi-million-dollar business technology transformations across people, process, and technology.
Today · 5 years
Portugal
Now based in Portugal, running Polaris Digital and partnering at Ultrahaus Advisory & Product Studio with a team largely based in Brazil.
Selected experience
From Fortune 500 transformations to early-stage builds.
25 years across global enterprises and ambitious mid-sized companies — work that's always centered on real outcomes for real people.
- Nestlé
- Novartis
- Gates Foundation
- Accenture
- Ford
- Potential Project
- Foodprep Solutions
"I help senior leaders of mid-sized and early-stage businesses uncover and unpack their unique challenges and opportunities — then turn them into business-case-backed solutions across people, process, and technology."
— Marco
What I help with
Three places I create the most leverage.
Strategy & Direction
Cutting through complexity to set a clear path forward — and the milestones to know you're on it.
Technology & AI
Pragmatic guidance on where AI and technology actually move the needle for your business.
Exec and Leadership Coaching
1:1 work with founders and operators ready to lead at the next level.
Beyond work
Always up for a conversation over coffee or a hike.
Currently exploring Padel and Beach Tennis. If you're nearby and want to swap notes on business, technology — or sport — get in touch.
Coffee Hiking Padel & Beach Tennis