Mariana Chacoff is a managing director at Andersen Consulting in Brazil. She is a seasoned international trade consultant with over 17 years of experience, specializing in trade compliance, regulatory affairs, and market access strategies for both large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With expertise in navigating complex trade and customs regulations, Mariana is a trusted advisor to companies expanding into international markets. She has a proven track record of representing clients before governmental bodies to streamline import and export processes, ensuring regulatory compliance while minimizing operational costs.
Mariana’s comprehensive skill set includes capacity building around complex trade concepts, regulatory frameworks, and compliance audits, including anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations. Her strategic approach focuses on delivering cost-effective solutions that facilitate seamless, efficient international trade, allowing her clients to thrive in a competitive global environment.
Mariana has worked across a broad spectrum of industries—including chemicals, steel, textiles, machinery, and more—conducting high-level audits and due diligence projects in countries such as Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, India, South Korea, the United States, and Vietnam. Currently, she leads consulting projects and teams across Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia, managing multi-country initiatives and fostering cross-border synergies. Her expertise also extends to the technology and oil and gas sectors, where she has developed pricing strategies for multinational companies in Latin America, and analyzed the Brazilian political landscape to assess market dynamics.
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Education
- Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, BA (Economics)
- The London School of Economics and Political Science, Complementary Training Course (Alternative Investment and Financial Markets)
- Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Executive MBA (Strategic and Economic Business Management)
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Affiliations
- Women in Trade (WIT)
Areas of Specialization
- Trade Strategy
- Trade Remedies
- Customs and Pricing