Leonardo Bosso Belussi
Chief Executive Officer
Brazzaville
Summary
Senior executive with over 15 years of experience in strategic and operational leadership across African markets, with a strong track record in large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. Currently General Manager at Austral Construction (Asperbras Group) in the Republic of the Congo since 2016, following a successful tenure as Operations Director.
Proven ability in defining and executing business strategies across sectors such as healthcare, water infrastructure, industry, transportation, geosciences, agribusiness, and sanitation. Responsible for institutional relations with governments, international partners, and key clients.
Extensive experience managing large teams (10,000+ staff), overseeing complex project rollouts, and driving operational excellence in challenging environments. Prior international exposure includes leadership roles in Brazil, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry.
Focused on value creation, sustainability, and social impact, with a holistic vision and a strong execution mindset.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Austral Construction
09.2016 - Current
- Strategic leadership and operational oversight of all company activities in the Republic of the Congo and international markets.
- Institutional representation of the company before government bodies, commercial partners, and stakeholders.
- Development of market-oriented strategies and business models aligned with national development priorities.
- Management of physical and financial project planning, business development, and high-level negotiations.
- Oversight of multidisciplinary teams of 10,000+ professionals across diverse cultural and geographic settings.
- Coordination of activities in Brazil, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry.
Operations Director
Austral Construction
01.2011 - 09.2016
- Managed financial resources with a focus on cost control, leading to significant savings without compromising service quality.
- Improved company revenue by collaborating with marketing, sales and service departments.
- Reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels, fostering collaboration between departments for optimal results.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring competitive pricing and favorable terms for the organization.
- Developed strategic plans for business growth, enabling the company to expand its market share and increase revenue.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
UNILINS - Centro Universitário De Lins
Lins São PauloSkills
Organizational management
Strategic planning
Business development
Risk management
Negotiation
Strategic visioning
Business management
Executive leadership
Market strategies
Stakeholder relations
Financial administration
Operational leadership
Global expansion
Project management
Public relations
Investor relations
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Austral Construction
09.2016 - Current
Operations Director
Austral Construction
01.2011 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
UNILINS - Centro Universitário De Lins
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