Roberto Laub is an executive search expert and former executive with broad experience in international environments in the U.S., Europe, and across Latin America. He has a proven record of delivering strong results in various industries by building high-performing teams and has successfully led organizations through challenges, demonstrating exceptional management skills and business acumen.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years’ experience in executive search, along with over 30 years in executive roles in general management, sales, finance, supply chain, and operations
- Substantial background in cross-border environments in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, with in-depth knowledge of the Latin American region
- Broad industry expertise spanning consumer products, industrial, financial services, and investment banking
- Leader and advisor to startups, high-growth companies, and multinationals, as well as organizations undergoing transitions, turnarounds, and transformations
- Proven success in challenging business environments in Brazil, Portugal, Chile, Argentina, and the U.S. with oversight in all Latin American markets including Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Paraguay
- Native Portuguese, fluent in English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner and Co-Founder - Executive Search at a boutique executive search firm, based in Miami metro area
- Angel investor in startups
- Partner at elektify, a social capital management firm, based in Miami metro area
- Senior Director New Profit Pools at Whirlpool Latin America, based in Miami metro area; prior roles included Regional Senior Director - Southern Cone, based in Argentina; Regional Director - Chile, Peru and Bolivia, based in Chile; Country Director Portugal; and Sales Director, Brazil
- Operations Executive Manager at Cartao Unibanco Ltda, Brazil, a leading Brazilian credit card issuer
- Corporate Finance Associate and Equity Research Analyst at Banco de Investimentos CSFB Garantia S.A., Brazil, a leading Brazilian investment bank later acquired by Credit Suisse
- Commercial Representative at Alcoa, Brazil; previously Purchasing Supervisor and Financial Planning Analyst
Sector Expertise
- Consumer Products
- Industrial
- Financial Services
- Banking
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in economics from Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
- Executive Development Programs at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
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