About Us
Evolvo International is a global trading and export company specializing in the export of Brazilian agricultural products to markets worldwide. We combine global trade expertise with a deep understanding of the markets we serve. What sets us apart is our personal and transparent approach, ensuring that we fully understand our clients’ needs and provide tailored solutions that make the trading process smooth and efficient.
We focus on delivering high-quality products at competitive prices, ensuring every order is handled seamlessly from the supplier to the client’s warehouse, if required. Whether offering insights on market trends or assisting with the import of new products, we manage every detail with clarity and security, giving clients peace of mind throughout the process.
At Evolvo International, we are not just traders; we are academics and professionals with a deep understanding of the products we deal with — how they are produced, transported, exported, or imported. This unique expertise allows us to offer valuable insights and advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions.
With offices in Brazil and the United States, Evolvo International is always available to our clients, providing direct access to our partners and ensuring that every interaction is personal and meaningful. Fernando Vidal Foletto and Felipe Koch Veiga are based in Itajai, Brazil, managing all ground-level operations to ensure smooth and efficient logistics. Meanwhile, Gerard Soussan and Rajiv Uttamchandani are in Beverly Hills, overseeing client relations and working closely with our partners and associated worldwide. Together, we are a team of dedicated partners committed to giving each business relationship the attention it deserves, ensuring that every step of the process is handled with care and professionalism.
Managing Partners
Fernando
Foletto
Managing Partner
Fernando Foletto is an international trade specialist with over 10 years of experience in Brazil's export industry. Born and raised in the Brazilian countryside, he has extensive expertise in connecting buyers with genuine local producers, ensuring authentic and reliable business relationships. Fernando holds a bachelor’s degree in international business and an MBA in Finance, equipping him with the skills to navigate complex global markets.
Felipe
Veiga
Managing Partner
Felipe Veiga is an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in business management. He holds a degree in International Trade and began his career at a maritime agency, where he gained extensive technical and practical knowledge in international freight, building strong relationships with port authorities and shipping companies. Over 10 years ago, Felipe became managing Partner at Evolvo International in Brazil division, specializing in managing the entire export process to ensure efficiency and technical precision. With deep knowledge of Brazil, Felipe frequently travels across the country, connecting suppliers with clients around the globe.
Gerard
Soussan
Managing Partner
Gerard Soussan is an international lawyer with an impressive background, including working for the World Bank and prestigious law firms in California. Current Member of the California Bar and the Washington D.C, Bar, former Member of the Paris, France Bar, Graduated from Columbia Law School in New York, University of Paris Law School and from HEC European MBA, Paris, France. Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Gerard provides legal services to our clients, ensuring that every deal is secure and transparent. His deep understanding of global trade law is a crucial asset for Evolvo International.
Rajiv
Uttamchandani
Managing Partner
Rajiv Uttamchandani is an astrophysicist, businessman, and trader with expertise in global trade and market dynamics. With his diverse background in astrophysics and business, Rajiv has successfully led key collaborations between Brazilian suppliers and Chinese State-Owned Companies, ensuring seamless trade in agricultural products. His fluency in English and Mandarin, along with extensive global travel experience, enables him to foster strong international relationships and offer valuable insights into global market trends. As an astrophysicist he serves as Visiting Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Loyola Marymount University, where he conducts research on ultra-cool dwarf stars, focusing on their properties, masses, and distribution in our galaxy.