Mariano Gomide de Faria is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), a global ecommerce platform recognized as a leader in digital technology by the Gartner Magic Quadrant. With over 25 years in the industry, Mariano plays a pivotal role in overseeing the company’s global growth strategy encompassing marketing, sales, delivery support, and global go-to-market operations teams across 42 countries. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from UFRJ and is a respected educator at the EICOM Institute in Cambridge. Mariano is known for his expertise in digital commerce, helping over 2,500 brands and retailers worldwide transform their businesses. He actively engages in thought leadership through prestigious events like ecommerce Day and UNCTAD ecommerce Week.