A seasoned executive with over 15 years of leadership in the global agribusiness sector, André Margoto has built a distinguished career driving innovation, efficiency, and transformative growth. His expertise lies in architecting and executing global supply chain strategies, spearheading digital transformation initiatives, and leading high-performing international teams to deliver exceptional results.

Currently serving as the Global Supply Chain Director for the Juices platform at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a world leader in agricultural commodities, André is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain, from raw material planning to international product delivery. In this role, he leads a team of professionals across four continents. He manages a complex operation spanning from farms to market, with responsibilities that include integrated planning, logistics, international execution, and digital transformation.

Prior to his current role, André held several executive positions in Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Advanced Analytics. André's career is distinguished by his forward-thinking approach and his passion for leveraging technology to solve complex challenges. He has a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions, including AI-powered SCM platforms, satellite-based crop monitoring systems, supply chain digital twins, and comprehensive digital transformation roadmaps. His ability to inspire and develop diverse, cross-cultural teams has been a key factor in his success, enabling him to foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

His core competencies include Global Supply Chain Strategy & Execution, Digital Transformation Leadership, Advanced Analytics & AI Implementation, Agricultural Technology Innovation, International Team Leadership, Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management, S&OP and Integrated Business Planning, Logistics Optimization & Network Design, Cross-Cultural Communication & Collaboration, Change Management & Organizational Development, Sustainable Agriculture & ESG Integration, and Financial Performance Management.

André holds a Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering from the Federal University of Viçosa and specialized training in Process Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine, France. His executive development includes MBAs in Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Finance, and Global Supply Chain Management certification from Wharton Executive Education. His multilingual capabilities in Portuguese, English, and French underscore his global perspective and cultural adaptability.

Vision, precision, and authenticity are part of Andre’s leadership style, transforming businesses, supply chains, and agricultural practices into ecosystems that are efficient, sustainable, and profoundly innovative.