Luiz Philipe Porto

Present Strategic advisory for agribusiness and livestock sector clients. Focused on commercial growth, market positioning, and operational performance improvement. Active networks across Australia and Latin America

Built IGT from a start-up into Australia's #1 cattle IVF provider. Grew revenue from $150K to $4.8M, achieving 31% EBITDA with zero debt. Served 320+ clients across four states and the NT, including Australia's top five cattle companies. Led a multicultural team from 8 countries across 3 continents.

Progressed from Chief Commercial Officer to CEO over 13 years. Quadrupled annual revenue, delivered Brazil's largest IVF project (60,000+ embryos), and expanded into Venezuela, Australia and Mexico. Built and led cross-border technical teams across four countries.

• Conduct ovary stimulation protocols in embryo donor cattle to induce multiple ovulations • Carry out embryo flushing procedures and manage post-retrieval care • Handle, grade, and preserve embryos through freezing and thawing techniques by industry protocols • Implant embryos in dairy and beef cattle, ensuring optimal timing and health conditions • Maintain accurate technical records of procedures, outcomes, and reproductive performance • Represent the company at agricultural trade shows (e.g., Agrishow), promoting reproductive technologies • Build and maintain relationships with cattle breeders, veterinary professionals, and agribusiness stakeholders • Deliver technical sales support by aligning MOET solutions with client herd improvement objectives

Veterinary medicine was my starting point—my gateway into the world of animal reproduction. Studying at USP gave me a deep foundation in biology, animal welfare, and reproductive physiology, which I’ve built upon for more than 30 years. But more than that, it grounded me in a commitment to ethical practice and scientific excellence. Every embryo I’ve handled, every recipient I’ve evaluated, every lab I’ve set up—began with the rigour and curiosity I developed during those years

The MBA in Marketing was where I learned to think beyond the lab. I didn’t want to just master reproduction—I wanted to shape the markets around it. This qualification sharpened my ability to design commercial models rooted in trust, risk-sharing, and value creation. It’s how I developed innovations like fee-per-pregnancy models and premium ‘customised sire’ strategies for elite beef programmes. It also gave me the vocabulary and strategic foresight to talk to CEOs, not just scientists