“Mauricio has in his DNA a passion for the challenge of understanding different problem statements and proposing best-of-breed, scalable solutions to address them and make them happen.
Mauricio Castro
Senior executive with a successful career and more than 30 years of global experience in IT Management across Business Consulting, Technology Services, Digital and Cultural Transformation, Outsourcing, Delivery Centers, Strategy, Innovation, and Project Management.
Nationalities: Brazilian and Portuguese (European passport and full work documentation for Spain)
With a strong background in technology and management consulting firms (EY, Deloitte, IBM, Accenture, among others), Mauricio Castro is an IT and Digital Transformation Executive with a focus on value-driven offerings, capable of helping customers surpass business outcomes and influence their business behavior through diverse solutions ranging from business strategy to technological capabilities.
Since June 2023, Mauricio has been working in Spain, where he has fully adapted to the language and Spanish business culture, allowing him to perform effectively in the local work environment.
By leading Digital and Cultural Transformation in major Brazilian companies across various industries, he has gained considerable expertise in Strategy, Technology, Industry Verticals, Processes, Program/Value Management, and People Leadership.
Mauricio is a seasoned and highly skilled technology executive who supports organizations in maximizing the value of their technology investments by leading the implementation of business transformation programs based on digital innovation. His experience spans hundreds of technological programs in leading Brazilian companies as well as several international projects. Mauricio is recognized as a digital influencer in discussions related to digital transformation, covering topics such as Digital Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Platforms, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Big Data, Cloud Computing, API Economy, Blockchain, and more.
Mauricio is an excellent communicator, leader, proactive, innovative, results-oriented, and a strong collaborator. He excels in guiding and driving solutions from sales to project implementation, advising executive-level client stakeholders and the ecosystem of implementation partners. Determination, persistence, analytical and holistic thinking, broad digital expertise, diplomatic negotiation skills, and a passion for action are the foundation of his continued success in the businesses he has worked with.
Mauricio has established a cohesive relationship network with C-level executives from various companies and the most relevant IT partners (business consultancies and software companies). He has consistently been ranked as one of the top leaders in all his roles and has built a strong network of high-caliber professionals, whom he has relied on throughout his career to assemble new teams.
Mauricio has deep expertise and a clear perspective on current and future disruptive trends in industry sectors such as Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Financial Services (Banking, Insurance), Telecommunications, Energy, Education, Oil & Gas, and Retail. He also has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of End-to-End Processes in Shared Services Centers (P2P, O2C, R2R, and “Hire to Retire”).
With a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro), a postgraduate degree in Industrial Production and Economic Engineering from COPPEAD-UFRJ, and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from FGV (Fundação Getulio Vargas), Mauricio has also attended programs at leading global universities, including Yale School of Management (Strategic Leadership) and MIT Sloan School of Management (Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy). He holds certifications such as PMI/PMP, IBM Senior Management Professional, and TrendsInnovation Board. Mauricio speaks three languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Fluent), and Spanish (Advanced).
Mauricio participates in the International Association of Artificial Intelligence and the Association of Board Members with a focus on Innovation and Trends. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of Intelligent Automation magazine and a recurring speaker at major technology and business events. Additionally, he has contributed content and classes for USP/ESALQ-MBA and Singularity University Brazil. Mauricio authored the books: “Jornada VMO – Understanding how the evolution of the PMO enhances the value delivered to clients” and “Artificial Intelligence – Understanding how AI can impact the job market and society.