With its 190 million people, Brazil is the 15th largest world economy. About half of South American territory and economic production is Brazilian, making it the South America dominant country - a politically stable country, with ancient friendly relations with all western countries. Brazil became an independent state in 1822 (after three centuries under the rule of Portugal) and is larger than Japan, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Indonesia and South Africa.
Sao Paulo is a sophisticated business centre. Most of the industrial, commercial and entrepreneurial heart of Brazil is located in Sao Paulo. But Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Belo Horizonte are also important business centres. The motto of Brazil is Order and Progress. Brazil consists of twenty six states and one federal district. The Government of a state is headed by a Governor who is elected by popular vote. Each state has municipalities with a legislative council and a mayor in place.
InterSearch has offices in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. As well as being the Chairperson of InterSearch Worldwide, Patricia Epperlein is the Managing Director of Brazil:
What are the main sectors and industries in your country?
Mining
Agribusiness
Infrastructure
Real Estate
Oil & Gas
Do you provide other services to clients?
We provide Executive Coaching and Executive Outplacement
How much international work do you do?
About 20% of our turnover derives from Searches introduced abroad.
About 70% of our clients are multinational companies with HQ abroad.
What projects are you working on at the moment?
Introduced outside of Brazil:
Country Manager – US - retail company
HR Director Latin America – US – Oil & Gas company
Area Sales Manager – Italian textile industry
CFO – Italian Consumer Goods Company
Sr. Lawyer – Venezuelan Investment Bank
Marketing Director – UK – Education sector
Commercial Director – Argentina – Contact Center
Originated Brazil:
Regional Director – Environmental Consulting Firm
Commercial Director – Mercosur – German - auto parts
Lean Production System Manager – US – agricultural equipment manufacturer
IT Manager - US – agricultural equipment manufacturer
Director LAB Consumer Strategy & Insights – US FMCG
HR Manager – US FMCG (same as above)
Sales Manager Modern On Premise - US FMCG (same as above)
Contract Manager – Brazilian Construction Firm
Sr. Operations Manager – US – Food Service
Project Manager – Dutch – Retail
Regional Branch Manager – Argentina – FMCG
Managing Director – Brazilian NGO
Manager Club Nespresso – Swiss FMCG
Sales Training Manager – Brazilian Pharmaceutical
Marketing and Communications Manager – Brazilian Audio/Visual Manufacturing
President – Brazilian Health Group
How has the market changed in the last three years?
With regards to competitors – the market has grown by 40% due to the economic boom in 2007 and almost the whole of 2008.
In terms of results: 2009 had a 40% drop with regards to 2008. In 2010 we are so far 65% above 2009 (same period).
As leader of the firm how do you spend your time?
20% in Search Operations
50% Sales calls and networking
30% General Management
