"I truly believe that we all can learn, improve ourselves and grow personally and professionally. "

Marilia started her journey with FrieslandCampina Ingredients in 2018 at the São Paulo office as Customer Manager. Her career accelerated impressively, she was promoted to Sales Manager LATAM within just two years. In 2023, she transitioned to the US operations, assuming the role of Sales Manager Americas with oversight responsibility for the Cell Nutrition segment.

She attributes her seamless adaptation to diverse cultures and international business environments to her inherent resilience. As she articulates: "Resilience shows up in how I stay focused, solution oriented, building trust with customers. The ability to stay steady and optimistic under pressure is what keeps me effective in this dynamic and diverse role.”

Marília is grateful that she got the opportunity to move to the United States and tackle the challenges she faced with. “The company invested in my growth and I’m proud of the results I’m bringing to the company so far. “

Marilia identifies open mindset and continuous dialogue as fundamental catalysts for her professional advancement at FrieslandCampina. She recognizes that exposure to diverse cultural perspectives and operational methodologies has facilitated her holistic development, both professionally and personally.

Marilia sees open mindset and continuous dialogue as key drivers of her growth at FrieslandCampina. Being exposed to different cultural perspectives and ways of working has contributed to her development on both a professional and personal level. “The diversity within FrieslandCampina has really broadened my view,” she shares. “It challenges me to think differently, adapt, and keep growing every day.”