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Marcela Pereira

Consultant & Neuroscientist (MSc). Expert in human behavior, L&D and strategy. Former CEO. Bridging science and business
About

I bring experience in luxury and premium retail, excelling at client help, complaint handling, aftercare, and CRM. I’m skilled in understanding customer needs, adapting swiftly, and delivering engaging storytelling to create exceptional service and sales experiences in fast-paced shop floor environments.

Previous Brands
Nexxees Group
MindtheBrain Hub
Maná Clube
Work Experience
Founder & Consultant
Aug ‘25 - Now
MindtheBrain Hub

Developed a specialized consultancy focused on the intersection of Neuroscience and Business. Design bespoke frameworks for companies looking to improve employee engagement and consumer experience through evidence-based cognitive strategies.

Board Advisor (Counsellor)
Jan ‘19 - Oct ‘24
Nexxees Group

Provide strategic oversight for corporate governance and long-term innovation initiatives within a major IT & Financial Market holding. Advise on market positioning and international expansion, aligning stakeholder interests with sustainable business growth. Facilitate high-level decision-making processes by applying behavioral insights to mitigate cognitive biases in board-level strategy.

Founder & CEO
May ‘15 - Sep ‘22
Self employed

Built and scaled a B2B2C membership platform from the ground up, serving 30+ companies and 10,000+ employees. Managed the full business lifecycle, from product development and strategic partnerships to a successful partial exit/acquisition by Nexxees Group. Applied behavioral economics principles to drive user retention and corporate partner engagement.

Project Advisor & Business Development
Aug ‘10 - Dec ‘18
Nexxees Group

Led the development and launch of "Nix," a digital engagement app for football clubs, integrating UX/UI improvements based on fan behavior data. Directed international marketing campaigns and cultural adaptation strategies for market expansion. Managed internal communications and employer branding initiatives, improving organizational alignment.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
Premium
Luxury
Responsibilities
Client Help
Complaint handling
Aftercare
Storytelling
Greeting
CRM
Languages
Portuguese - Native
English - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
Italian - Basic
French - Basic
Education & Training
Brunel University London
MSc in Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience
master
PUC-RS
Post-Graduation in Neuroscience and Behavior
postgraduate
ESPM
Post-Graduation in Consumer Neuroscience
postgraduate
UNISUL
BSc in International Relations
bachelor
Estácio University
BSc in Biomedicine
bachelor