Alex Duarte

Responsible for team in charge of Green PE’s Sales and Development and of the Commercial Strategy for Single Use applications as Bags and Disposable packaging in South America.

Handle the international accounts for the Performance Polyethylene Business at Braskem. Some of my main responsibilities are to define the strategy and manage service and commercial negotiation worldwide (America, Europe, Africa and Asia) from operation basis in Brazil and Europe and considering PE, PP, EVA and Bio Based thermoplastics. I have also to create a business growth environment to increase volumes and results YoY, supporting customer’s growth strategies. Coordinate product development and influence plants in new investments.

This role is responsible for the Specialty PVC resins P&L at Braskem S.A. Responsible for the commercial interaction with more than 100 customers and executing the sales strategy, product line evaluation and marketing actions.

This role is responsible for developing the go-to-market strategy and managing the demand generation activity in support of the company’s sales initiatives. Responsible for developing and executing the marketing calendar, creating sales tools, and developing communication channels and outreach to target audiences.

Responsible for Sales and Marketing Development in the South of Brazil working mainly with non-automotive customers and whole SABIC Innovative Plastics portfolio.

Responsible for Sales in the South of Brazil territory.

Developing new applications at Appliances, Building & Construction, Furniture and Sports markets. Generating a year over year double-digit growth for those markets in sales for new applications.

Responsible for all developments and technical assistance in South America for high performance thermoplastic and account managing of Automotive and Industrial markets. Definition of margins for different product lines and structured a product promotion plan for South America.

Managing the PVC Emulsion accounts with a double-digit revenue growth performance and gaining 3 points of Brazilian Market Share at this product line.