Kerindê Brites is a Senior Event Management, Event Marketing and Client Management Leader with 12+ years of international B2B and B2C experience delivering ROI-driven, large-scale strategic events. Former professional decathlete and 2× South American gold medalist, leveraging sport elite performance discipline to design and execute end-to-end event strategies. Successfully managed budgets from €100K to €5.5M per project in different countries.

Specialized in: global event planning and operations (in South America, EMEA and Asia), brand activations, trade fairs, product launches, and roadshows. Consistently surpassed KPIs, including +40% YoY growth in lead generation and generating up to €6M in new revenue through cost savings and upselling services. Proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional team leadership, vendor management, and project management covering project planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and crisis management to deliver measurable results.

Track record includes: flagship roles at high-profile events such as the Rio 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Formula 1 Brazil, gamescom Cologne and DREAMHACK Hannover. Delivered strategic event marketing and sales growth for global organizations including EF Education First, GL Events, and PSI Metals. Recognized for rigorous budget control, creative event design, and audience engagement strategies that maximize brand impact and ROI.