Advisor | Board Member | Angel Investor | Operator
24 years of experience

Operating Partner at Confrapar Fund

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Alexandre Arruda
Brazil

My Skills:

Top areas of expertise and tools used
to accomplish projects.

Primary Skillset:
General Management
Secondary Skillset:
Business Development
B2B Strategy
Operations

My Services

Advising B2B tech projects in general strategy, operations and international expansion.

Average Engagement Duration:
TBD

Diversified professional experience

Main companies where I gained experience

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Operating Partner
Confrapar
Advising the VC fund to start-up operations in Mexico and Colombia.
2023 - Current
Board Member
Flapper
2017 - Current
Executive Director of Operations
Argo Solutions
I was responsible for different departments of the company and developed successful business strategies in technology for corporate travel, expenses, and events management. I successfully implemented new business in Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, and as of February 2015, I assumed the responsibility of the international operations, focused on expanding the business throughout Latin America.
2011 - 2015
VP International Operations & CM Mexico
Argo Solutions
As the leader of Argo's international operations, I built the company's first office abroad from scratch and developed a successful international strategy that expanded the business into over 20 countries. I also recruited and managed a new sales force, implemented effective sales channels, and drove fast growth, increasing the share of international operations revenue from 2% to 12%. As an evangelist for the Mexican and Central American markets, I promoted the use of Travel & Expense tools, which helped to increase market share and drive revenue growth."
2015 - 2016
COO
Argo Solutions
As COO, I was responsible for leading all aspects of the business, including operations, sales, account management, marketing, customer service, product, and international operations. I successfully transitioned into the role, replacing the former CEO/co-founder and ensuring the continued success of the company.
2016 - 2017
CEO
Argo Solutions
Under my leadership, Argo Solutions was acquired by Amadeus IT Group in October 2018, due to its outstanding performance and market position. During my tenure, I led a successful turnaround starting from the transition with the step out of the founders, going through recruiting/engaging an all-new management team, cultural changes, structure reorg and M&A.
2017 - 2020

About me

As an entrepreneur and seasoned leader with a proven track records in the Technology, Business Travel, and SaaS industries, I bring over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence, sales growth, and business development. As part of the founding team and former CEO of Argo Solutions, a leading Travel & Expense tool in Latin America acquired by Amadeus, I know what it takes to build and scale successful businesses. I'm also an active angel investor and advisor in tech-based startups in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and the US, helping to drive innovation and growth in the industry.

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Alexandre Arruda
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Brazil

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