Pedro Pereira

Pedro Pereira

Chief Sustainability Officer, SAP Latin America and the Caribbean

Pedro Pereira is the pioneering Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of SAP Latin America and the Caribbean, a role he assumed in January 2022. As CSO, Pedro is instrumental in guiding regional business leaders to realize the symbiotic relationship between profitability and sustainability, fostering impact and value for shareholders, the planet, and society. His primary responsibility involves spearheading sales efforts across Latin America for the SAP Cloud for Sustainable Enterprises portfolio, an offering designed to empower enterprises to identify, quantify, analyze, and act on data to optimize sustainable performance. Additionally, Pedro is actively advancing SAP's commitment to achieving net-zero status by 2030.

With a wealth of experience in the sustainability sector, Pedro previously served as the Director of Sustainability and Innovation for the EMEA (Middle East and Africa) South region. He joined SAP in 2014, initially focusing on capitalizing on growth opportunities in big data and subsequently honing his expertise in pioneering initiatives such as smart cities, intelligent businesses, and strategies to combat the impacts of global warming.

Hailing from Brazil, Pedro embodies a robust entrepreneurial ethos. Having resided in Dubai for the past decade, he commenced his journey by overseeing operations at the software startup, Corporater, in the Middle East. Furthermore, Pedro actively contributes as an advisory member of Repple.com and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and startups affiliated with SAP.iO and Techstars.

Pedro holds a degree in technology from Brazil, complemented by specializations in management, big data, strategy, and innovation from the University of La Verne and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States.

Pedro Pereira is renowned for his exceptional speaking prowess, backed by years of experience delivering compelling presentations on sustainability and technology. With a seasoned background, Pedro adeptly engages diverse audiences, including internal stakeholders, external partners, and academic circles. His expertise extends beyond mere rhetoric, as he seamlessly integrates profound insights into sustainability practices and cutting-edge technological advancements, enriching discussions and fostering meaningful dialogue. Whether addressing corporate executives, industry peers, or academic scholars, Pedro's eloquence and depth of knowledge leave a lasting impact, driving awareness and inspiring action toward a more sustainable future.

As of 2024, Pedro's leadership has driven significant growth in the region, with SAP Latin America and the Caribbean now boasting a clientele of over 30 customers in sustainability and garnering official global references from three prominent companies