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Rafael Costa Carneiro

São Paulo – São Paulo

Summary

Energy market and real economy enthusiast. I have experience in structuring and leading teams in energy markets with operations and commercial acumen. Curious and entrepreneur, I learn for accomplish challenging goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Replace Consultoria em Energia
São Paulo
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed and negotiated operations achieving R$ 20 million in energy costs reduction.
  • Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.

Director

Retriz Energia
São Paulo
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Developed and negotiated structured operations achieving R$ 10 million in energy costs reduction.
  • Structured and implemented energy management courses achieving R$ 1 million in revenue.

Director of Energy

XP Investimentos
São Paulo
06.2015 - 02.2018
  • Developed, structured and implemented energy area with management and brokerage services for energy contracts, reaching revenue of R$ 10 million in 2 years.
  • Hired winning commercial and technical team that generated company's credibility in matters related to energy.
  • Structured, launched and implemented first electricity derivatives traded in Brazil.

Energy Business Manager

Alupar
São Paulo
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Developed and negotiated structured operations achieving profits of R$ 31 million in 2014 and 2015.
  • Structured and implemented energy trading area in company, hiring and leading front-office, middle-office and back office.
  • Implemented customized processes and services focused on internal customers needs.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities, business development and expansion.
  • Participated at APINE and sectoral bodies in defense of corporate interests in matters related to CCEE Commercialization Rules.

Commercial Manager

Brookfield Energia Renovável
Rio de Janeiro
10.2011 - 03.2013
  • Developed and negotiated structured operations achieving profits of R$ 15 million in 2012 and 2013.
  • Managed and traded carbon credits for 7 CDM projects, generating revenue of R$ 2 million/year.
  • Responsible for negotiating Energy Contracts with various market participants.
  • Managed Brookfield Shopping's energy portfolio, focusing on strategies and initiatives to reduce energy costs.
  • Negotiated contracts and product prices by collaborating with vendors and developers.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities, business development and expansion.

Energy Advisor

Gerdau
São Paulo
11.2010 - 09.2011
  • Managed Brazil's energy portfolio reducing USD 6 million in energy costs in 2011.
  • Managed energy portfolio in short and long term, as well as analyzing prices and tariffs in Brazilian electricity market.
  • Deployed market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities, business development and expansion.
  • Represented company at ABRACE and ABIAPE in matters related to energy trading.

Energy Trader

Neoenergia Power Trading Company
Rio de Janeiro
11.2006 - 10.2010
  • Prepared and negotiated structured operations achieving profits of R$ 100 million between 2006 and 2010.
  • Negotiated short and long-term energy contracts with several power trading companies, power producers and consumers.
  • Participated in Product Committee to approve and present trading products to market.
  • Acting with sectorial bodies in defense of corporate interests in matters related to CCEE's Commercialization Rules.
  • Monitored trading activity and positions consistently throughout shift.

Energy Analyst

Eletrobrás
Rio de Janeiro
06.2003 - 10.2006
  • Worked in Corporate Area focused on energy and natural gas commercialization.
  • Structured and elaborated two first editions of PROINFA (Programa de Incentivo às Fontes Alternativas de Energia) of approximately R$ 1 billion/year.
  • Collaborated to write contract for electricity purchase (PPA) for companies of group and PROINFA, as well as contract for purchase of natural gas (GSA) for plants in Manaus system.
  • Analyzed economic and commercial feasibility of electric power generation projects.

Education

MBA -

Saint Paul Escola De Negócios
São Paulo
12.2022

MBA - Economical Engineering

Universidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro - UERJ
Rio De Janeiro
12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

CEFET-RJ
Rio De Janeiro, RJ - Brazil
06.2003

Skills

  • Personnel Activity Coordination
  • Hiring and Retention
  • Creative
  • Resilient
  • Board Reporting
  • Strategic Planning

Languages

Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Director

Replace Consultoria em Energia
01.2020 - Current

Director

Retriz Energia
01.2019 - 12.2019

Director of Energy

XP Investimentos
06.2015 - 02.2018

Energy Business Manager

Alupar
08.2013 - 05.2015

Commercial Manager

Brookfield Energia Renovável
10.2011 - 03.2013

Energy Advisor

Gerdau
11.2010 - 09.2011

Energy Trader

Neoenergia Power Trading Company
11.2006 - 10.2010

Energy Analyst

Eletrobrás
06.2003 - 10.2006

MBA -

Saint Paul Escola De Negócios

MBA - Economical Engineering

Universidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro - UERJ

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

CEFET-RJ
Rafael Costa Carneiro