Throughout my career, I’ve learned the value of expanding professional networks and personal relationships in order to forge long-term strategic alliances. I search diligently to develop supply chain, channel partner and customer relationships that will be mutually beneficial.

Vice President of Sales Operations @ Brought into Berry Plastics to improve sales performance for the division through a more analytical and process driven approach to sales and sales activities. From June 2014 to Present (1 year 5 months) Evansville, IndianaVP Sales & Operations @ Brought into the company to help take it to the next level. Responsible for sales and operations activities and initiatives to promote growth and increase profitability. Performed a key role in presenting the company to Ranpak for a potential acquisition, lead the due diligence process on the Geami side, resulting in a successfull acquisition of the company by Ranpak on April 2014. From October 2010 to June 2014 (3 years 9 months) Raleigh, NCGeneral Manager - Plastipak Italia @ General Manager for Italian company acquired by Plastipak in 2008, with $ 250 million in revenues and 200 employees, which produces PET plastic resin and preforms. From March 2008 to September 2010 (2 years 7 months) Director of Financial Planning - International @ From October 2006 to February 2008 (1 year 5 months) Manager of International Initiatives - Plymouth, MI @ Drove continuous improvement initiatives in South America and the Czech Republic in supply chain and manufacturing. From November 2005 to October 2006 (1 year) Plant Manager - Prague, Czech Republic @ Success as Project Manager responsible for design and build out Czech Republic production site led to promotion to Plant Manager. In this role, held P&L responsibility for a start-up plant – Plastipak’s first European operation. From July 2004 to October 2005 (1 year 4 months) Project Manager – Plymouth, MI @ Managed project for installation of the Plastipak’s first-ever European operation (Prague, Czech Republic). Led all aspects of the project from selection of site, purchasing of equipment and services, and coordination from construction of plant to installation and start-upof equipment From June 2003 to June 2004 (1 year 1 month) Manager of Strategic Business Initiatives - Plymouth, MI @ Worked as an “Internal Consultant” to the CEO and senior management team. Identified, proposed, and played instrumental role in life cycle of major improvement and expansion projects across manufacturing, sales, finance, purchasing, logistics, general management, and corporate strategy. From June 2001 to July 2003 (2 years 2 months) Buyer - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ In a high performance environment with focus on cost efficiency, managed corporate purchasing of aluminum cans and PET bottles ($350M USD in annual purchases). Led several strategic sourcing initiatives and directed promotional merchandising purchasing group. From 1996 to 1999 (3 years)

MBA @ University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business From 1999 to 2001 Harvard Business School From 2009 to 2009 BS Engineering @ Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais From 1988 to 1992 Marcelo Passos is skilled in: Analytical Skills, Purchasing, People Development, Manufacturing, Leadership, Business Strategy, Management, Product Development, Strategy, Process Improvement, Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Logistics, Supply Chain, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Coaching, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team...