•  Cindy Howson – Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot and host of The Data Chief Podcast

“Gustavo is a serial change agent and innovator.  He recognizes that it takes more than great technology to create a data-driven organization:  it takes culture, leadership, and people change management. He uses innovative thinking to change mindsets on how the old ways of approaching data will not satisfy the needs of a digital economy.  I’ve had the privilege of working with him while he was at both Schneider Electric and Starbucks, where he modernized their tech stacks and drove the adoption of self-service analytics to free up people’s energy to unleash their full potential. His talks on The Data Chief podcast and ThoughtSpot Thought Leaders’ conferences remain among the most popular.”

• Dan Hutchinson – VP, HR UK & Ireland at Schneider Electric

“I had the pleasure to work with Gustavo as he was defining and leading the global People Analytics strategy in Schneider. He brings a zest for disrupting with his ‘out of the box’ thought leadership, a relentless desire to drive transformation coupled with his expertise in analytics. He makes change happen. And ultimately Gustavo brings not only change, but change that has meaning for both the organization and aligning with his own deep meaningful purpose values.”

• Siva Emani – VP, HR Shared services at Schneider Electric

“One of the highly knowledgeable professionals I have ever met in the recent years. Gustavo has the vision to look at analytics and technology far ahead in time, truly disruptive, positively. The command he has over what he does is impeccably exhilarating.”

• Jennifer Agnes  - Data Executive and Managing Director at Cynozure Group

“Gustavo is passionate about using data to help make the world a better place.  He does this in a variety of ways  – he is a known and respected thought leader in People Analytics, a sought-after speaker at conferences where he shares his expertise as well as his innovative ideas for what’s next in the #futureofwork.  He volunteers his time and talent to help industry peers find solutions to business and data challenges.  He builds teams that respect diversity and create long-lasting relationships. And he’s a hands-on “doer”, with no task or objective to minute for his attention and thoughtful reflection.  Working with and around Gustavo is something I look forward to whenever I have the opportunity.”

• Solomon Bennett - Sr. Director of guest insights at Vail Resorts

I had the opportunity to work with Gustavo as my mentor, and leader. I reported to Gustavo during my tenure at Walmart. (2016-2018). He was empathetic and extraordinary at helping me develop as an analytics professional and as a people leader. Under his tutelage, I was able to be promoted and gained a wealth of experience in leading teams both in person and globally as our team’s footprint spanned across North/ South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The most important lesson Gustavo taught in my career is to be “married to the idea but not to the way to get it done” be flexible, agile, and open to different and innovative ways to solve the problem.