Rodrigo Fückner

As Director for Acesso and Elite in Curitiba, I lead strategic management and coordinate the team of school directors, serving over 2,000 students and driving an annual revenue of R$ 50 million. My key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: Oversee the planning and execution of growth and brand positioning strategies, ensuring academic excellence and financial sustainability. Team Management: Guide and develop the team of directors, fostering a high-performance culture, collaboration, and academic excellence. Innovation & Project Development: Lead initiatives to enhance the experience of students and families, while implementing innovative processes that directly impact teaching quality. Performance Monitoring: Use KPIs and performance indicators to track the progress of the schools, optimize operations, and ensure strong returns on investment. With a vision focused on growth and innovation, my goal is to strengthen education and help shape citizens prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

I served as Principal at Colégio Acesso in São José dos Pinhais, leading a school with over 1,000 students. During my tenure, I was responsible for the transition from the Top Gun brand to Acesso, strengthening the new identity and fostering engagement across the entire school community. With a broad understanding of the school ecosystem, I managed everything from pedagogical to operational areas, consistently striving for excellence and strategic alignment across all fronts to consolidate the institution as an educational benchmark.

As Principal of Colégio Itamarati, my role encompasses all areas of the school, from academic to commercial and operational. My primary mission is to ensure that the values we have built over the years, care, academic excellence, and a family-oriented environment, remain at the heart of our daily practices. On the academic side, I work closely with our team of teachers and coordinators to develop cutting-edge educational strategies that prepare our students for both academic and personal challenges. I strive to foster an innovative and welcoming learning environment, balancing a strong focus on results with a deeply humanized approach to education.

I was responsible for managing over 3,000 students and generating revenue exceeding R$ 50 million, with strong growth projections driven by strategic expansions and acquisitions (M&A). On a daily basis, I closely monitored financial indicators such as P&L, EBITDA, and margins, while managing pedagogical excellence KPIs to ensure both the financial health and academic performance of the institution. My role involved leading expansion and brand repositioning projects, always focused on increasing market presence and strengthening growth strategies. I also managed and validated financial models, identified investment opportunities, and delivered presentations to stakeholders, ensuring efficient contract management and productive interfaces with corporate areas such as Finance, Legal, and Regulatory. I worked to increase our market share by setting long-term goals and developing strategies that guaranteed sustainable growth. Additionally, I supported the M&A process by leading presentations during the initial investment approval stages. I was also responsible for team development, promoting training aimed at enhancing technical and organizational skills. Furthermore, I led new business initiatives from conception, collaborating with the Commercial area to define value propositions, acquire clients, and manage the sales funnel — always striving to deliver the best user experience. I oversaw suppliers and partners, ensuring the operational and strategic success of each project.