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Marco Santos

Biography
Driving Innovation at GFT
Since January 1st 2025 Marco Santos is Global CEO of GFT Technologies SE. He is responsible for the company's operating business as well as for the strategy, global business development, communications and marketing. Marco Santos is also a member of the Administrative Board of GFT Technologies SE, in which he was elected at the Annual General Meeting on 20 June 2024.
On January 1st 2020 he was appointed to the Group Executive Board. Marco Santos is CEO Americas, responsible for the North and South America region. He has deep knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, next generation digital platforms, cloud modernization, professional services, customer experience and general management.
Over 25 years in the Information Technology Industry
With more than 25 years in technology, Marco’s track record spans multiple sectors, with a close focus on financial services and manufacturing. Since joining GFT in 2011, Marco has helped transform clients’ digital visions into tangible realities – and in the process expand the company's operations within North and Latin America. In his previous role as Head of GFT Brazil, Marco was responsible for starting up the operation in the market and growing its team.
Prior to joining GFT, Marco held executive positions at multinational and national companies including TATA Consultancy Services, Oracle, CPM Capgemini and Organic Inc.
Passion to inspire others
Marco is passionate about creating impact in the society through the inclusion of disadvantaged people in STEM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Education
Marco has a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Universidade de São Paulo (USP), an MBA in International Business from FIA-USP (Brazil) and multiple specialisations by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Illinois and by Singularity University.