Marco Santos

He joined GFT in 2011 as the Country Manager of GFT Brazil, and then headed of up GFT’s Latin American operations. In 2020, he also assumed responsibility for GFT USA and was appointed to the GFT Group Executive Board. In 2023, he was promoted to CEO at GFT Americas leading operations throughout North and Latin America.

Marco Santos assumed the position as GFT’s Co-CEO in July 2024. Marika and Marco will jointly drive GFT's strategy forward until Marika's contract expires on 31 December 2024. Marcos Santos was elected to the Administrative Board at the Annual General Meeting on 20 June 2024.

With more than 28 years in the technology sector, since joining GFT in 2011, Marco has helped transform clients’ digital visions into tangible realities – and in the process expand the company's operations within North and Latin America. In his previous role as Head of GFT Brazil, for example, Marco was responsible for starting up the operation in the market and growing its team substantially.

He has deep knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Next Generation Digital Platforms, cloud modernisation, general management, professional services and customer experience. His track record expands across multiple sectors, with special attention to financial services and manufacturing.

Prior to joining GFT, Marco held executive positions at multinational and national companies such as TATA Consultancy Services, Oracle, CPM Capgemini and Organic Inc.

Marco is passionate about creating impact in the society through the inclusion of disadvantaged people in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).