Prof. Dr. Marcos Fava Neves

Professor, University of Sao Paulo (Agribusiness Program) and Coordinator of Agri-Energy Research Group

Prof Dr. Marcos Fava Neves focuses on strategy and marketing in the Agri-Food Business. As part of that focus, he coordinates the Agri-Energy Research Group that supports agribusiness value chains in renewable energy and sustainability.

Prof Dr. Marcos Fava Neves’ achievements and teaching activities include Agronomic Engineer by “Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz” – University of São Paulo (1991), Master of Science (1995) and PHD (1999) in Business Policy and Management by FEA/University of São Paulo. He has completed post-graduate studies in European Agribusiness & Marketing in France (1995) and in marketing channels and networks in the Netherlands (1998/1999). Since 1995, he has been a leading Professor of Marketing & Strategy at the Business Department of FEA/University of São Paulo, Campus of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.

He has extensive experience in the private sector and the public sector including serving as Dean of the Business Department of FEA/University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirão Preto (2001-2002). During his tenure, the Business Course was elected the best in Brazil. Marcos also started the Masters and PHD program in Management extension at Ribeirão Preto. He was the Coordinator of the MBA in Marketing of Fundace (Foundation that supports FEA/USP) and of the MBA in Agribusiness in Company at four large agrifood companies in Brazil. His key research areas include: Strategy and Marketing in Agribusiness, with an emphasis on Marketing Channels; and, Marketing Planning and Control with a Network Approach in International Markets. He currently coordinates the Agri-Energy Research Group.