Lais Cortazzo
Chefe de produtos @ ClickBus
About
I am a Senior Product Leader / Head of Product with over 10 years of experience leading digital products, core platforms, and senior product teams across Marketplace, E-commerce, Technology, Retail, and Financial Services, with LATAM and international scope. Currently, I lead strategic product initiatives at Mercado Libre, owning fiscal, billing, and monetization platforms that support over 1 billion invoices per year and enable complex 1P, 3P, Full, Marketplace, Fintech, and Ads operations across 18 LATAM countries, as well as China and the United States. My work is deeply focused on mission-critical products, revenue generation, regulatory compliance, and large-scale systems. Throughout my career, I have held roles such as Head of Product, Product Lead, and Senior Product Manager, leading cross-functional teams (Product, UX, Data, and Business), defining product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and driving digital transformation, omnichannel initiatives, and sustainable growth at companies including VTEX, Carrefour, Via Varejo, RD Saúde, Pátria Investiments, Citibank, and Itaú. My core expertise includes: Product Strategy & Vision; Product Portfolio Management & Platform Products; Revenue & Monetization Products; Fiscal, Billing & Financial Systems; Product Operating Models & Governance; OKRs, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making; People Leadership and scaling product teams and Stakeholder management and C-level collaboration. My leadership style is customer-centric, collaborative, and impact-driven, bridging business, technology, and customer experience to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-impact products. I am a Certified Commerce Management Executive (CMX) por Cambridge, Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), hold an MBA in Business Administration (FGV), a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing (Mackenzie), and I am currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Business, strengthening my focus on data-driven, AI-enabled, and automation-driven products. Professional interests: Head of Product • Group Product Manager • Director of Product • Senior Product Leadership • Large-Scale Platforms • Core Products • AI-Driven Products
Brazil
São Paulo
Retail
Digital commerce, Liderança em produtos, Gestão de pessoas, Análise da competitividade, Estratégia, Melhoria de processos empresariais, Iniciativas estratégicas, Liderança de equipe multifuncional, SaaS, Aplicativos móveis, Lançamento de produtos, Estratégia de produtos, Liderança em Produto, Formação de times, Design organizacional, Gestao de carreiras, Gestão de produtos, Arquitetura de soluções, Resolução de problemas, Português
Experience

Chefe de produtos
São Paulo, Brasil
Atualmente lidero o time de Produto de Plataforma (core enablers) e toda a frente B2B da ClickBus. Sou responsável pela distribuição de todo o portfólio da ClickBus (GDS Global distribution system) para Marketplaces, White Label e Parceiros, e pelas estratégias de Pricing, Pagamentos, Billing, Insights e Revenue Plataform.

Senior Product Leader | Head of Product Latam
São Paulo, Brazil
• Leadership of senior, cross-functional teams in the Tax and Billing Product areas across all Mercado Libre business units (Marketplace, Mercado Pago, Envios, and Ads), covering operations in 18 Latin American countries, as well as China and the U.S. • Responsible for managing the Billing System (“Faturador”), which enables tax document issuance and billing flows for all logistics models — including Full (FBM Fulfillment by Meli), 1P, 3P, Dropshipping, and Cross Docking — supporting compliant invoicing between sellers and buyers. • Ensured regulatory compliance and on-time issuance of over 1 billion invoices per year across all Mercado Libre operations. • Accountable for the tax rules and billing of all services Mercado Libre provides to sellers, including the Final Value Fee (revenue) and other service fees. • Designed and delivered large-scale solutions focused on traceability, visibility, and tax efficiency, strengthening the operational and regulatory backbone of the Mercado Libre ecosystem.

Product Manager
São Paulo, Brazil
• Worked at Plurix, the group’s private equity–backed digital commerce startup focused on regional supermarket chains (with more than BRL 5 billion in annual revenue, the 3rd largest in the segment). • Led the e-commerce launch of 3 regional supermarket brands using VTEX Fast Store, from planning to go-live. • Designed a scalable and replicable architecture model to support the company’s growth-through-acquisition strategy. • Created a best practices framework to improve supermarket processes and systems, driving operational efficiency and faster rollouts.

E-commerce Expert
São Paulo, Brazil
• Led the migration of Carrefour.com to VTEX and managed strategic projects for major supermarkets and wholesalers such as Carrefour, Giga, and Mambo, as well as sporting goods companies like Decathlon, B2B and healthcare clients like Hermes Pardini, fashion brands such as Hope and Hope Resort, and the investments sector with Pátria Investimentos. • Managed relationships with stakeholders and C-level executives, ensuring tangible results in sales, operational efficiency, and delivery speed. • Designed customized omnichannel solutions integrated with core business systems, tailored to the specific needs of each industry. • Implemented best practices for scalability, performance, and replicability of digital solutions, ensuring continuous improvement and strong business impact.

Digital Product Manager
São Paulo, Brazil
• Product Leader responsible for the creation and management of the E-commerce and Omnichannel Tribe, with dedicated squads for acquisition, conversion, delivery, and post-sales across all channels and devices (web, mobile, and app). • Built and managed Product teams to accelerate Raia Drogasil’s digital transformation, supported by McKinsey. • Focused on user experience (UX), process scalability, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable business growth. • Led the integration of Drogaria Onofre into the RD ecosystem, ensuring revenue continuity and SEO relevance within four months.

Digital Product Manager
São Paulo, Brazil
• Led Product, UX/UI, and Data teams to deliver omnichannel solutions across all Carrefour.com verticals. • Launched major initiatives including Pick-up in Store, Ship from Store, Dark Stores, the Food Commerce App, and the Meu Carrefour loyalty program. • Drove the implementation of the Marketplace, a Machine Learning–based PIM, and recurring purchase capabilities. • Accelerated digital transformation using Design Thinking, Lean, and Agile practices. • Oversaw the full website redesign and contributed to the RFP evaluation for a new SaaS platform. • Partnered with logistics, commercial, tech, and operations teams to ensure scalable, efficient, and high-impact digital solutions.

Product Owner
São Paulo, Brazil
• Led the end-to-end development of digital products, from discovery to delivery, prioritizing the backlog and aligning business, tech, and customer needs. • Defined requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure clarity and efficiency for development teams. • Tracked KPIs, product performance, and user feedback to guide improvements and new features. • Collaborated with logistics, commercial, customer service, and tech teams to ensure consistent delivery in a complex operational environment. • Supported omnichannel initiatives and digital performance efforts across Carrefour Brazil.

Strategy & Business Development Consultant
São Paulo, Brazil
• Led strategic initiatives such as Pick-up in Store (“Retira Fácil”) across 1,500+ stores and the Extra Plus loyalty program, strengthening multichannel operations and premium customer engagement. • Managed hybrid customer service teams and key service providers, ensuring high quality, operational efficiency, and a better customer experience. • Improved core processes in reverse logistics, customer service, and omnichannel operations, driving consistency and efficiency across the business.

Senior Quality & Process Analyst
São Paulo, Brazil
• Mapped, diagnosed, and modeled critical business processes using methodologies and tools such as BPMN, PDCA, SIPOC, root-cause analysis (Ishikawa), and AS-IS/TO-BE frameworks, identifying inefficiencies and optimization opportunities. • Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reducing rework, and increasing productivity, generating financial savings of several million reais for the company. • Defined, tracked, and monitored operational and quality KPIs, supporting data-driven decision-making and improving overall business efficiency. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (logistics, commercial, operations, and IT) to standardize processes, document workflows, and ensure successful adoption of new operational models.

Commercial Planning Analyst
São Paulo, Brazil
• Managed the supply chain with a focus on product availability, reduction of stockouts, and alignment with cash flow. • Monitored sales, inventory, and replenishment to ensure optimal stock levels and maximize margin. • Worked closely with commercial, logistics, and operations teams to improve demand forecasting and operational efficiency.

Relationship Manager
São Paulo, Brazil
• Served high-net-worth clients with a focus on consultative sales of investment, protection, and retirement products. • Experienced in risk analysis, credit evaluation, and portfolio recovery, ensuring portfolio health and sustainability. • CPA-10 certification.

Business Assistant
São Paulo, Brazil
• Responsible for statistical controls, report validation, and support to Relationship Managers. • Coordinated pilot projects in the areas of insurance, planning, and mortgage loans. • Recognized with the Best Personnalité Assistant Award (Agir Program, 2008).

Product Specialist – Canon
São Paulo, Brazil
• Served as the Canon Product Specialist inside Ingram Micro, managing the brand’s portfolio and supporting sales execution across all channels. • Responsible for purchasing, inventory management, e-commerce operations, performance indicators, and sales campaigns. • Provided technical and commercial support for B2B and B2C teams and developed strategic partnerships. • Drove strong sales performance through field sales teams, offering training, pricing guidance, and product strategies. • Achieved a 200% increase in sales within one year.
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