Paola Saad, MBA

Current

• President at Mandala Group

Education

• University of Liverpool
• Ryerson University
• University of Toronto - Woodsworth College

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Recommended

9 people have recommended Paola

Connections

100 connections

Industry

International Trade and Development

Websites

• My Company

Paola Saad, MBA’s Summary

With over a decade of prestigious international events to her credit, Paola Saad has established herself as an effective business development professional and skilled event planner. She has hosted international corporations, civic groups, foreign dignitaries and high-level government agencies. With her company Mandala Group she is able to address a growing demand to facilitate trade and create easier access between Canadian and Brazilian markets in variety of sectors. Throughout her extensive career Paola has best thrived in fast-paced environments while leading and managing multiple projects with strict deadlines.

Paola’s academic accomplishments include a Masters degree in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Liverpool, UK; a Post-graduate Specialization in Public Relations from Ryerson University; and an Honors B.A. in Economics from the University of Toronto.

A former director on the Board of the United Nations Association in Canada, Toronto Region, as Chair of Event Planning (3 years); Paola is a current board member and past-president of Grupo Brasil, the Brazilian Association in Ontario (2 years); and a member of the University of Liverpool Canadian Association of Students & Alumni (ULCASA).

Paola Saad, MBA’s Specialties:

- Business Development, International Trade Missions (Latin America/North America) and Promotional events.

Paola Saad, MBA’s Experience

• President

  Mandala Group

  (Partnership; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  January 2000 — Present (9 years 7 months)

Paola Saad, MBA’s Education

• University of Liverpool

  MBA , Marketing , 2007

  Activities and Societies:

  ULCASA BOARD - University of Liverpool Canadian Student Association

• Ryerson University

  Post-Graduate Diploma , Public Relations , 2000 — 2002

• University of Toronto - Woodsworth College

  Honours BA , Economics and Spanish , 1994 — 1998

  Activities and Societies:

  AIESEC, Woodsworth College Student Association, Spanish and Portuguese Student Association, United Nations Association

Additional Information

Paola Saad, MBA’s Websites:

• My Company

Paola Saad, MBA’s Groups:

BCCC Brazil Canada Chamber of Comerce
UNACTO United Nations Association Canada - Toronto Branch
Grupo Brasil of Ontario, Brazilian Cultural Association

•    American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (AmCham Canada)
•    Executive Suite
•    University of Liverpool
•    Ryerson University Alumni
•    University of Toronto Alumni (4,000+)
•    Brazil | Open Networkers • Brasil
•    The University of Liverpool Management School Alumni (ULMS)
•    Brazil - All Things Business
•    Viva Brasil !!!
•    Brazilians Abroad Network Group (Brasileiros no Exterior)
•    Council of Executives, Management and Strategic Professionals Brazil BR - Gold Premium Account
•    Evalueserve Circle of Experts
•    Amcham Brazil / U.S. Chamber of Commerce
•    ULCASA (University of Liverpool Canadian Alumni Student Association)

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