Rodrigo Mattos
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Rodrigo Mattos

Research Analyst

São Paulo

English, Portuguese

Rodrigo focuses on client needs in drinks in Brazil, although with a wider, regional focus where needed. His expertise is perhaps strongest in alcoholic drinks, where he works in the central project team.

Rodrigo advises clients on a variety of topics in drinks, packaging, B2B, with a keen interest in forecasting and innovation in these areas. Particular areas of specialisation include alcoholic drinks health and wellness beverages, coffee, and drinks trends in developing markets. Rodrigo graduated in International Relations, with a post-graduate degree in Business. He has been quoted in several major Brazilian publications, such as Folha de S.Paulo, Valor Economico, G1 and Estadão.

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