Tim is the founder and Managing Partner of Efficax, LLC, an executive coaching and consulting firm in Los Angeles, CA. He is also a Senior Partner at KC&D, a management consulting firm in Brazil, focused on strategy and strategy execution.

Both companies are focused on developing leaders who want to be more effective and want to make a difference. They offer coaching and consulting / advisement through an experienced and integrated approach that has brought outstanding results to leaders across many industries, cultures and demographics.

Tim is an accomplished coach, consultant and facilitator. He brings a practical and results-oriented approach grounded in his more than 12 years as a successful CEO in large organizations. He works side-by-side with senior leaders to improve leadership effectiveness, solidly linked to corporate strategy and performance objectives.

His blended approach includes coaching, advising and business case development within a framework emphasizing collaboration, stewardship, self-awareness, accountability, team excellence in action and sustainability.

Tim led major coaching, leadership and change management projects at leading technology, consumer, industrial and health care companies, including Microsoft, Cisco, TIM Brazil, McCann, Pepsico, Pernod Ricard, Lear, Scania, Subsea7, Bayer, Boticario, Casino / GPA, Henkel, Itaú Bank, Mitsui, Ecogen, Bunge, CPFL, Ferrous, HDI, ERM and Samaritano.

Before becoming a coach, consultant and advisor, Tim had a successful executive career in the U.S., Brazil, Latin America and internationally at leading FMCG multinationals such as Novartis, Bacardi limited, Anheuser-Busch International, Kraft / General Foods, Best Foods and Unilever, with 17+ years of C-Suite experience, including 12+ years as CEO / Country Manager. 

He grew his career in the commercial and marketing functions, rapidly moving into senior positions. As a CEO / Country Manager, he reported to Boards of Directors and senior corporate executive teams.

Throughout his career, he was responsible for and led teams to plan and execute expansion programs, growth and market share strategies, new product development and introduction, company and brand repositioning, IPO, downsizing and restructuring, change management, M&A, JV, etc. He was also held accountable for P&L results and had full fiduciary responsibility for the companies he led, their financial health and their operations.

Some of his accomplishments:

• Led restructuring and change management efforts of a leading, privately held food and beverage company, with two manufacturing units, seven plantations and over 1800 employees,
• Grew sales of a consumer health manufacturer and distributor by 53% and EBIT by 265% and improved the company’s cash position while achieving leadership in the company’s core channel.
• Launched a new brand and captured a share of 31% (and leadership) of a highly competitive international brands segment.

Tim is a Board of Directors member for major national and multinational organizations and an Adjunct Professor of Leadership, Strategy and Marketing at leading business schools. He is a U.S. citizen, with in depth knowledge of various international markets and with strong language skills.

Finally, Tim has worked with many C-level professionals and senior managers in large organizations across a broad range of industries and geographies. These include High Tech, Advertising, Automotive, Start-ups, FMCG, Retails, O&G, Mining, Financial, Educational, Infrastructure, Utilities, Transport, Telecom and Pharma, in North America, Latin America Asia and Europe.