Marcelo Galati - CEO & Managing Partner

Q: Where is Marcelo based?

Marcelo is based in Aalborg, Denmark .

Q: What languages does Marcelo speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Marcelo have?

Marcelo has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Marcelo has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Marcelo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marcelo's latest experience?

Marcelo's most recent position is CEO & Managing Partner at Skale Egenkapital .

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

In recent years, Marcelo has worked for Skale Egenkapital , Maxis , and Huawei Technologies .

Q: Which industries is Marcelo most experienced in?

Marcelo is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance . Marcelo also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Marcelo most experienced in?

Marcelo is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Marketing , and Product Development . Marcelo also has some experience in Investments and M&A and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Marcelo worked in recently?

Marcelo has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Marcelo worked in recently?

Marcelo has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Marketing , and Product Development .

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Aalborg, Denmark

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Denmark

CEO & Managing Partner

Skale Egenkapital

Lead a boutique executive advisory firm working with founders, boards, and investors on growth strategy, capital readiness, and governance (M&A, exit, reorganisation, portfolio and market strategy).
Support leadership teams in structuring companies for market entry, commercial scaling, and investment readiness.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

Malaysia

Head of Product

Maxis

Launched AI/analytics-driven IoT SaaS platforms. Owned P&L.
Defined and executed 5G commercial product strategy.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

7 years

United Kingdom

Chief Architect Office / Head of Solution Marketing

Huawei Technologies

Directed €150M+ RFPs and major 5G/IoT strategy programmes with European operators and global enterprises.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

United Kingdom

Head of Global Value Chain Expansion

Vodafone IoT

Developed global IoT partner ecosystems and expansion frameworks for emerging markets.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

3 years

United Kingdom

Acting CEO

VC Venture

Led product portfolio, commercial direction, and investor alignment.

Brazil, United States

CEO

Nextel MH/Automation

Oversaw operations, corporate strategy, and market development across the US and LATAM.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Investments and M&A, and Finance.

Strategy

Marketing

Product Development

Investments and M&A

Finance

Summary

I work with founders and early-stage leadership teams to structure companies for growth, market entry, and investment readiness. I help transform technology concepts into scalable businesses by aligning product development, commercial strategy, revenue models, and leadership execution. Over three decades I have launched, scaled, and commercialised technology platforms across Europe, the US, LATAM, and Southeast Asia, working closely with founders, investors, and boards to build companies capable of sustained growth and international expansion.

Partner with founders, investors, and boards as a co-founder, venture builder, executive advisor, or operating partner where experienced leadership is required to structure and scale a technology business.

Skills

Former Ceo Of A Us–latam–uk Industrial Automation Company, Leading Turnaround And Market Expansion.
Built And Led Distributed Teams Across 6+ Countries And Established Operations In Multiple International Markets.
Led €150m+ Strategic Technology Programmes And Commercial Expansions Across Europe And Asia.
Scaled Product And Portfolio Revenues Into 7–9 Figure Ranges Across Eu, Latam, Southeast Asia, And The Us.
Supported Strategic Commercial Development Of A Uk Biotech Company From Inception To >£150m Valuation.
Conceived And Commercialised Multiple Technology Products From Concept To International Markets.
Launched Iot Saas Platforms With Full P&l Accountability And Measurable Revenue Growth.
Delivered Industrial Automation And Connected-technology Solutions For Organisations Including Vodafone, Volkswagen, Trumpf, And Maxis.
Advised More Than 400 Companies On Product Innovation, Commercial Strategy, Market Entry, Capital Readiness, And Exit Readiness.
Founder Seeking Experienced Commercial Or Operational Leadership
Founder/chair/board Seeking Transformation (Exit, M&a, Product Marketing, Equity Growth)
Company Needing To Structure Product–market Fit And Revenue Model
Early-stage Technology Company Preparing For Market Entry
Startup Preparing For Investment Or International Expansion
Leadership Teams Requiring Experienced Execution To Scale Operations Or Sales

Languages

English

Native

Spanish

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Danish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2024 - Jun 2025

Arden University

MA Strategic Marketing · Strategic Marketing · United Kingdom

Oct 1989 - Jun 1993

Polytechnic School, University of São Paulo

PhD Robotics · Robotics · São Paulo, Brazil

IMT Mauá

Diploma Engineer, Electrical & Electronic Engineering · Electrical & Electronic Engineering · Brazil

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Telecommunication 11 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (United Kingdom, Denmark, Malaysia, United States)

Primary country United Kingdom

Expertise

Recent roles CEO & Managing Partner, Head of Product, Chief Architect Office / Head of Solution Marketing

Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Strategy, Marketing, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Marcelo based?

Marcelo is based in Aalborg, Denmark.

What languages does Marcelo speak?

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

How many years of experience does Marcelo have?

Marcelo has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Marcelo has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Marcelo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marcelo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marcelo would be well-suited for roles such as: CEO & Managing Partner, Head of Product, Chief Architect Office / Head of Solution Marketing.

What is Marcelo's latest experience?

Marcelo's most recent position is CEO & Managing Partner at Skale Egenkapital.

What companies has Marcelo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marcelo has worked for Skale Egenkapital, Maxis, and Huawei Technologies.

Which industries is Marcelo most experienced in?

Marcelo is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance. Marcelo also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Marcelo most experienced in?

Marcelo is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Marketing, and Product Development. Marcelo also has some experience in Investments and M&A and Finance.

Which industries has Marcelo worked in recently?

Marcelo has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Marcelo worked in recently?

Marcelo has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Marketing, and Product Development.

What is Marcelo's education?

Marcelo holds a Doctorate in Robotics from Polytechnic School, University of São Paulo, a Master in Strategic Marketing from Arden University and a Bachelor in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from IMT Mauá.

What is the availability of Marcelo?

Marcelo is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marcelo?

Marcelo's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.