I'm seeking a challenging role that leverages my strong strategy and operations expertise to drive growth and innovation across various industries. While I'm particularly passionate about climate tech, renewables, and the energy transition, I'm open to opportunities that allow me to make a significant impact on any organization.
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Edna Gessner
@ednagessner
Management Consultant | Former Startup Founder
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned management consultant and former startup founder, I leverage my expertise in sustainability, strategy, and operations to drive growth and innovation. With a strong background in academia and research, I excel in analyzing complex problems and crafting impactful solutions.
My professional journey has taken me from founding a successful startup to working with top-tier consulting firms, where I've delivered high-impact solutions for major energy and materials players. I'm passionate about climate tech, renewables, and navigating evolving regulations.
I thrive in dynamic environments, building trust and motivating others to achieve exceptional results. With a strong commitment to innovation, decarbonization, and the energy transition, I'm dedicated to making a positive impact in the business world.
Experience
EACurrent
- Craft Winning Strategies: Designed and implemented data-driven commercial and go-to-market plans
-Fostering Business Expansion: Assisted with successful business expansion initiatives in renewables, uncovering hidden growth potential
trough in-depth analysis
-Future of Work: I'm actively involved in identifying and building a new business focused on empowering the future of independent
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Startup Co-Founder
Eloé Energy
Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 (10 months)
Founded a business and launched an online platform for energy consumption solutions in Brazil, with 4000+ companies categorized in the portfolio. Participated in +5 acceleration programs
-Revolutionized energy selection: Categorized and rated over 4,000 companies, guiding clients amidst new regulations
-Streamlined finances: Led and structured financial processes, fostering potential partnerships
MC
Management Consultant
McKinsey & Co.
Nov 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 3 months)
-Carbon Markets Startup: Co-founded a carbon trading company (highlights entrepreneurship)
-Global Venture Growth: Designed a data-driven growth strategy for a multinational company
-Manufacturing Cost Optimization: Led a +40% cost reduction initiative for a top battery maker
-Sustainable Growth Strategist: Led knowledge development and client proposals for energy & materials clients
FC
Academic Researcher and Professor
Federal University of Santa Catarina
Feb 2016 - Nov 2021 (5 years 9 months)
Led research projects focused on operations management at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), a top-ranked institution with premier master's and doctoral programs in Brazil, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. Additionally, I contributed as a business analyst in projects involving partnerships between the university and the Brazilian public sector.
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Availability
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Location
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Salary expectations
100k-175k USD
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