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EXTRA CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES
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Lidia Rocha Fadigas de Souza

Lidia Rocha Fadigas de Souza

London,UK

Summary

Project Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering large-scale international events and branding projects, including global sporting events (FIFA World Cup, UEFA, Olympics) and high-profile corporate activations.

Skilled in end-to-end project management, from strategy to execution, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects, clients, suppliers, and budgets simultaneously.

Adept at leading cross-functional and multicultural teams in fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless delivery that exceeds client expectations.

Experienced in delegate management, compliance, health & safety planning, supplier negotiations, and complex multi-currency budget control.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Account Manager

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
London, UK
10.2017 - 08.2025

Delivery of the complete Signage & Branding for the events below, including: definition of scope, schedule, production oversight and installation reports.

  • Women’s EURO Switzerland 2025 stadiums, Final Draw and HQ Hotel.
  • EURO 2024 Germany, training venues, airports and hotels.
  • FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.
  • UEFA Europa League Final 2023 and 2022, Women`s EURO Final 2022 and Men`s and Women´s Finalissima.
  • FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
  • EURO 2020 stadiums, training venues, Final Draw, airports and hotels.
  • Formula E.
  • Coordination with multiple suppliers ensuring productive cross-team collaboration.
  • Client management, creating structured project plans with clear milestones.
  • Lead onsite teams, ensuring delivery exceeded client expectations and compliance guidelines.

Formula One Paddock Club Project Manager

Wagner GmbH & Co. KG Sport Signage
Amberg
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Responsible for budgeting, organizing, producing and implementing signage and branding of the Formula One Paddock Club at Bahrain, Barcelona, Monaco and Canada circuits.

Production Manager

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
Rio de Janeiro
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Support to Wagner Sport Signage team to install the Formula 1 Grande Premio do Brasil 2016 track signage, at the Interlagos Circuit - Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  • Longines merchandising installation manager for Longines Rio Equestrian Festival 2016 at Sociedade Hípica Brasileira in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Support to Thomas & Trotman Design to manage signage and décor overlay project for the Olympic Family Hotels and special events such as the 129th IOC Session and President's Dinner for the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
  • Production manager for World Anti-Doping Agency at the Athlete's village - Olympic Games Rio 2016.
  • Production manager of Bradesco Bus Branding for the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
  • Selection of suppliers and Look Tender bidding elaboration for the Olympic Games Rio 2016.

Look Cluster Manager - BAKU 2015 1st European Games

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
Baku
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for signage and branding scope, production and installation for the village Cluster, which includes Olympic Stadium, National Gymnastics Arena, Athletes' village, Media village, International Broadcast Centre, leading the venue signage teams.

Signage & Décor Project Manager - 2015 AFC Asian Cup

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
Sydney
09.2014 - 02.2015
  • Responsible for signage and branding scope of Melbourne, Newcastle and Sydney venues, leading the venue signage teams.
  • Responsible for budget, installation schedule, production and implementation of all stadiums branding and wayfinding and other logistical duties such as: accreditation, travel and accommodation for the crews in each venue.

Signage & Décor Production Manager - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
Rio de Janeiro
10.2013 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for central production of signage and décor materials for the 12 host cities of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil and local production in 6 of those cities.
  • Management of suppliers to ensure printing standards and deadlines were met.
  • Accommodation bookings, venue Coordinators recruitment and budget management.

Signage & Décor Venue Coordinator - FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
Salvador, Brazil
05.2013 - 07.2013
  • Support to the venue manager at Arena Fonte Nova Stadium.
  • Overall planning and installation management at the stadium, airport and hotels, in contact with FIFA|LOC teams and stadium management team.

Commercial Media Consultant

URANUS 2 Comunicação Ltda.
Salvador, Brazil
01.2003 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: Uranus 2 was the first company I worked for, where I have had different roles and learned about signage and branding.
  • From different types of printing, signage solutions, fixing and installation methods to budget and team management, it gave me full understanding of signage end-to-end production and management.
  • Uranus 2 was the first company I worked for, where I have had different roles and learned about signage and branding.
  • Commercial Media Consultant (2010 - 2012)
  • Director's Assistant (2008 - 2010)
  • Commercial Assistant (2003 - 2007)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Social Communication, Advertising and Marketing

Universidade Catolica de Salvador
Salvador, Bahia
08/1999 - 12/2003

MBA Certificate - Business Enterprise Management

ESAMC - Escola Superior de Administração, Marketing e Comunicação
Salvador, Bahia
05/2006 - 08/2007

Skills

  • Multi-project & stakeholder management
  • Congresses, product launches, and large-scale international events
  • Delegate management & client relationship building
  • Budget creation & management (multi-million, multi-currency)
  • Supplier negotiations & contract management
  • Venue sourcing & site inspections (global experience)
  • Health & Safety & Crisis Management documentation
  • Team leadership onsite & remote coordination
  • Multilingual: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
  • Highly Organized
  • Initiative and Problem-solving Abilities
  • Dedicated team player
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Creative Thinking
  • Fast Learner

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Certification

  • IOSH Managing Safely – Institution of Occupational Safety & Health, London
  • First Aid at Work (St John Ambulance, UK)
  • ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditing

EXTRA CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES

Gol de Letra Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 12/01/13 - Volunteer at the year-end football tournament. 

C.I.S.V. - Children's International Summer Villages, Toluca, Mexico, 06/01/93 - 06/30/94 - Cultural Exchange program participant.

C.I.S.V. - Children's International Summer Villages, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 06/01/91 - Cultural Exchange program participant.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Account Manager

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
10.2017 - 08.2025

Formula One Paddock Club Project Manager

Wagner GmbH & Co. KG Sport Signage
03.2017 - 06.2017

Production Manager

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
10.2015 - 02.2017

Look Cluster Manager - BAKU 2015 1st European Games

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
04.2015 - 06.2015

Signage & Décor Project Manager - 2015 AFC Asian Cup

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
09.2014 - 02.2015

Signage & Décor Production Manager - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
10.2013 - 08.2014

Signage & Décor Venue Coordinator - FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013

CSM Live (formerly ICON-World)
05.2013 - 07.2013

Commercial Media Consultant

URANUS 2 Comunicação Ltda.
01.2003 - 12.2012

Bachelor’s Degree - Social Communication, Advertising and Marketing

Universidade Catolica de Salvador
08/1999 - 12/2003

MBA Certificate - Business Enterprise Management

ESAMC - Escola Superior de Administração, Marketing e Comunicação
05/2006 - 08/2007
Lidia Rocha Fadigas de Souza