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Marta APrado Lucchesi

São Paulo,Brazil

Summary

Results-driven Facilities & Real Estate Executive with a proven track record in strategic office transformations, cost optimization, vendor negotiations, and workplace efficiency. Expertise in managing large-scale projects, office relocations, contract negotiations, and operational enhancements to support business growth.

A proactive and dynamic leader, recognized for fostering collaboration, diversity, and high-performing teams in multinational environments. Strong communication and interpersonal skills enable seamless interaction across all organizational levels. Culturally adaptable, resilient, and ethical, with a commitment to inclusive leadership and strategic decision-making that drives operational excellence and organizational success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Facilities (Sr. Manager)

SAMSUNG
São Paulo, SP
03.2014 - 01.2025

- Korean Multinational Electronics Company

- Solid report to HR Sr. Director and matrix report to HR Latin America

- Structure: 2 managers as direct reports in a team of 07 subordinates

- Budget administration about USD 20 million/year

- Facilities Services supporting Samsung SP Office – 12.306m²

- Real Estate special projects: by demand


Special projects and achievements:

- Complete five-floor office renovation in three months, optimizing space utilization, enhancing collaboration, and introducing a coffee lounge to foster informal and productive meetings. Renegotiated service contracts, securing 14%-20% cost savings.

- Redesign project in four office floors to support hybrid work, optimizing space allocation and returning one floor for cost efficiency. Guidance for pandemic response efforts, ensuring a safe, adaptable workplace with upgraded hygiene protocols, home office support, and reconfigured layouts.

- Conduction of a real estate market study during contract renewal, securing a 25% rental cost reduction.

- Office space optimization by downsizing with minimal disruption, achieving 16% rental savings per square meter. Reshaping on-site restaurant, increasing employee satisfaction to over 90%.

- Relocation of Rio de Janeiro office, enhancing infrastructure and reducing costs by 12%.

- Structuring Facilities department, improving and implementing processes, policies, and contracts, significantly tweaking service performance and operational efficiency.

Senior Manager for Human Resources, Facilities & Security and Environment

SONY
São Paulo
04.2008 - 01.2014

- Japanese multinational electronics company

- Solid report to Sony Brazil Administrative/HR Director and matrix report to Latin America Region. In charge of Facilities and Administrative HR: 3 direct reports and team of 22 subordinates

- Property Security Management and Executives Security Management (expatriates and families)


Special projects and achievements:

Office Relocation & Optimization: Led the transition to a modern office, increasing headcount capacity by 10% while reducing space, with no operational impact. Redesigned Facilities Services, achieving 10%-20% cost savings. Successfully returned the previous multi-building site to landlords in full compliance with regulations.


Strategic Real Estate Planning: Conducted market studies with a multinational real estate firm to define new office location


Operational & Security Excellence: Provided facilities and security support for Sony’s Worldwide Senior Executive Summit, ensuring flawless execution. Led supplier negotiations, optimizing service quality and achieving cost reductions of 10%-30%.

Expansion & Renovation: Directed the 1,200m² office expansion, delivering a fully operational workspace within three months to support business continuity.

Partner

AZZURRO
01.2006 - 07.2007

- Partnership in the female' shoes manufacture, in charge of administrative planning and operations

Portfolio Manager for NATURA

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
10.2003 - 01.2006

- Facilities management with a team of 25 members. Conducting assessments, negotiations and changes in suppliers, resulting in improved service quality and reduced expenses, with savings from 4% to 18%.


Facilities Manager for UNIBANCO

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
02.2002 - 05.2003

- Leading a team of 2 managers and 30 subordinates, responsible for services contracts management and budget control


Junior Facilities Manager for VESPER

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
05.2000 - 02.2002

- Team of 20 subordinates: Facilities services and budget control

Architectural consultant

Self employed person
01.1995 - 03.2000

- Working for Civil Construction Companies, Architectural Offices and as private consultant


Education

Project Management - Extension Course

FIA – Fundação Instituto de Administração
São Paulo, SP / Brazil .
05.2001 - /2022

Human Resources Management - Extension Course

FGV - GVPEC
São Paulo, SP/ Brazil .
05.2001 - /2011

Human Resources Management - Extension Course

Concordia University
Montreal, QC / Canada
05.2001 - /2003

Corporate Management - Lato Sensu Postgraduate

FGV / CEAG
Campinas, SP / Brazil .

Architecture and Urbanism - Architecture

PUCCAMP
Campinas, SP / Brazil -
05.2001 - /1994

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Head of Facilities (Sr. Manager)

SAMSUNG
03.2014 - 01.2025

Senior Manager for Human Resources, Facilities & Security and Environment

SONY
04.2008 - 01.2014

Partner

AZZURRO
01.2006 - 07.2007

Portfolio Manager for NATURA

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
10.2003 - 01.2006

Facilities Manager for UNIBANCO

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
02.2002 - 05.2003

Project Management - Extension Course

FIA – Fundação Instituto de Administração
05.2001 - /2022

Human Resources Management - Extension Course

FGV - GVPEC
05.2001 - /2011

Human Resources Management - Extension Course

Concordia University
05.2001 - /2003

Architecture and Urbanism - Architecture

PUCCAMP
05.2001 - /1994

Junior Facilities Manager for VESPER

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
05.2000 - 02.2002

Architectural consultant

Self employed person
01.1995 - 03.2000

Corporate Management - Lato Sensu Postgraduate

FGV / CEAG
Marta APrado Lucchesi