Liz Gannon de Andrade

Liz Gannon de Andrade is a global startup consultant for companies and executives who want to fast track business growth in Brazil. Based out of Chicago, Liz has 11 years' experience in Sao Paulo navigating the Brazilian business and living culture and is fluent in English, Portuguese, and German. Whether accelerating profitability, reducing expenses, or helping executives become immersed in the "Brazilian way," she is known for her creativity and tenacity in identifying the right solutions—now!

Smart CEOs and entrepreneurs value Liz's bottom-line orientation, proven contacts, and her specialized expertise in building a structure for success in the Brazilian market. This includes talent sourcing & development, agency relationships, outsourcing for call centers & technology, and marketing new products and revenue streams. They trust her ability to handle total project implementation and communicate effectively with home office and in-country stakeholders, business partners, and vendors at all levels.

Upon graduating from Georgetown University, Liz embarked on her global sales career in 40 countries. During her tenure with IBM she built their first-ever direct marketing channel in 11 countries, complete with fulfillment, all data-driven marketing, and call center/digital integration. For AIG, she created the first Auto Insurance Direct channel in Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Israel, resulting in #1 status in Japan for auto insurance writing.

Known for her spirited presence and courage of her convictions, Liz is a sought after presenter on doing business in Brazil, China, and other double digital growth markets. You can follow her thought leadership in the media and her blog.

When not acting as the business leader's gateway to Brazil, Liz leads a compassionate parrot and cockatiel rescue and continues her studies of the world from geology to astronomy to language to politics.