Caio Fiore - Innovation Lead

Q: Where is Caio based?

Caio is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Caio speak?

Caio speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Caio have?

Caio has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Caio has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Caio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Caio's latest experience?

Caio's most recent position is Innovation Lead at Engie – Associated Gas Transporter (TAG) .

Q: What companies has Caio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Caio has worked for Engie – Associated Gas Transporter (TAG) and KPMG & Distrito - Leap .

Q: Which industries is Caio most experienced in?

Caio is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Information Technology . Caio also has some experience in Healthcare , Pharmaceutical , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Caio most experienced in?

Caio is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Product Development , and Research and Development . Caio also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Logistics , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Caio worked in recently?

Caio has recently worked in industries like Energy , Banking and Finance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Caio worked in recently?

Caio has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Research and Development , and Product Development .

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Innovation Lead

Engie – Associated Gas Transporter (TAG)

Leads corporate foresight and innovation governance in Brazil’s largest natural gas transportation company.
Designed and implemented the Innovation Pipeline (Esteira de Inovação), integrating foresight, R&D incentives, and strategic alignment.
Managed the company’s first full innovation tax credit cycle under the Lei do Bem (R&D Incentive), documenting technological development processes.
Co-created learning and ideation programs, linking foresight and innovation capability building across departments.

Oct 2021 - May 2023

1 year 8 months

São Paulo, Brazil

Innovation Strategy Manager & Foresight Lead - Decoder

KPMG & Distrito - Leap

Led strategic foresight and innovation projects across Energy, Finance, and Health sectors.
Developed and implemented futures thinking frameworks within corporate strategy projects.
Delivered trend analysis, scenario building, and horizon scanning to support client decision-making.
Managed TAG’s innovation strategy engagement, leading to subsequent hiring.

Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 8 months

São Paulo, Brazil

Innovation & Business Transformation Consultant - Business Hacker

KPMG & Distrito - Leap

Supported organizations in translating emerging technologies into products, processes, and strategies.
Designed foresight-based innovation programs and facilitated 20+ workshops on scenario planning and speculative design.

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

7 months

São Paulo, Brazil

Innovation Coordinator

Unilever

Led open and closed innovation initiatives in category marketing and trade partnerships.
Coordinated the Consumer Insights Innovation Center, connecting research and experimentation.

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

6 months

Malmö, Sweden

Innovation Consultant – MSc Internship

Bonnier News

Designed a corporate acceleration program model for new product development and internal entrepreneurship.

Apr 2014 - Jul 2018

4 years 4 months

São Paulo, Brazil

Strategic Planning Supervisor

Samsung Electronics

Supported business strategy and foresight analyses for product innovation and regulatory adaptation.
Collaborated on the launch of Samsung Pay and open innovation initiatives in regulated markets.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Logistics Analyst

General Electric

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Supply Chain Intern

Bayer Healthcare

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Market Intelligence Trainee

DuPont

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Information Technology, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical.

Manufacturing

Energy

Information Technology

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Chemical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Product Development, Research and Development, Business Intelligence, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Strategy

Product Development

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Strategic innovation and foresight practitioner integrating research and practice at the intersection of technology, organizations, and futures. Over ten years of experience designing and leading innovation and transformation programs in complex environments, particularly in the Energy sector. Currently focused on how organizations anticipate and respond to disruption through foresight, ecosystems, and learning capabilities. Combines applied foresight methods with academic inquiry to explore the relationship between future-readiness and innovation strategy.

Skills

Strategic Foresight
Innovation Ecosystems
Organizational Learning
Anticipatory Governance
Technological Supercycle
Future-Readiness Capabilities
Foresight Methods
Innovation Management
Research Design
Workshop Facilitation
Systems Thinking
Critical Inquiry
Collaborative Leadership
Reflexivity
Teaching
Applied Futures
Sustainability
Human-Technology Relations
Public Speaking
Outdoor Exploration

Languages

Portuguese

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Italian

Elementary

Education

Jan 2026 - Dec 2030

FGV - Getulio Vargas Foundation

Doctor's Degree · Business Administration · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sep 2023 - Mar 2024

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – Center for Advanced Studies

Futures Transformation Program (Auditing Student) · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Lund University – Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship

MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Corporate Innovation Track · Entrepreneurship and Innovation · Lund, Sweden · B+

...and 3 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Manufacturing 5.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 4 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Brazil, Sweden)

Primary country Brazil

Expertise

Recent roles Innovation Lead, Innovation Strategy Manager & Foresight Lead - Decoder, Innovation & Business Transformation Consultant - Business Hacker

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Information Technology

Main business areas Strategy, Product Development, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Caio based?

Caio is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Caio speak?

Caio speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Caio have?

Caio has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Caio has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Caio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Caio be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Caio would be well-suited for roles such as: Innovation Lead, Innovation Strategy Manager & Foresight Lead - Decoder, Innovation & Business Transformation Consultant - Business Hacker.

What is Caio's latest experience?

Caio's most recent position is Innovation Lead at Engie – Associated Gas Transporter (TAG).

What companies has Caio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Caio has worked for Engie – Associated Gas Transporter (TAG) and KPMG & Distrito - Leap.

Which industries is Caio most experienced in?

Caio is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Information Technology. Caio also has some experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical.

Which business areas is Caio most experienced in?

Caio is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Product Development, and Research and Development. Caio also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Caio worked in recently?

Caio has recently worked in industries like Energy, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Caio worked in recently?

Caio has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Research and Development, and Product Development.

What is Caio's education?

Caio holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from FGV - Getulio Vargas Foundation, a Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Lund University – Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship, a Bachelor from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – Center for Advanced Studies, a Bachelor in Engineering and Innovation Management from University of Valladolid – School of Industrial Engineering, a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Mackenzie Presbyterian University – School of Engineering and a Bachelor in Strategic Marketing from Insper – School of Management.

What is the availability of Caio?

Caio is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Caio?

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