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Senior Director, Talent Management and Business Partnership

Novus International, Inc. is headquartered in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. and serves customers in over 100 countries around the world. A global leader in developing animal health and nutrition solutions, Novus International's products include ALIMET and MHA feed supplements, ACTIVATE nutritional feed acid, ACIDOMIX preservative premixture, CIBENZA enzyme feed additive, MINTREX chelated trace minerals, SANTOQUIN feed preservative, AGRADO feed antioxidant and many other specialty ingredients. Stratum Nutrition, a division of Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC, focuses on human nutrition through specialty and functional ingredients for manufacturers of foods, beverages and dietary supplements (www.stratumnutrition.com). Novus is privately owned by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.

Customer oriented executive that focus on adding value to the business and contribute to the larger organization’s key strategic goals. A dynamic and creative leader with a global perspective and strong experience in fast paced multi-cultural environments. Expertise in utilizing organizational savvy and interpersonal skills to influence company direction and create an atmosphere that encourages diversity of thought, innovation, teamwork and excellence. Lived in Europe, Africa and Latin America. Currently lives in North America and travels extensively globally. Specialties: Entrepeneurial mindset and high cultural intelligence. Strong interpersonal and influential skills along with team building, development and conflict resolution. Strong presentation and communication skills. Native Portuguese, fluent English, and conversational Spanish.