Our Team & Network

The expert team behind Gama, backed by a global network of 300+ in-country specialists, buyers & investors across 60+ countries

Your Expert Team

With nearly 100 years of combined experience in consumer goods research, insights delivery and relationship building, our core leadership team bridges the gap between intelligence and execution. We work directly with your business, combining deep knowledge with the personal, high-stakes commitment required to give your brand its competitive edge.

Cesar Pereira

CEO & Founder

Cesar Pereira

CEO & Founder

As CEO & Founder, Cesar leverages over 20 years of leadership in global business information to steer Gama’s strategic vision. Having previously directed international operations and commercial strategy for Datamonitor Consumer’s innovation tracking service, he is an expert in scaling data operations and launching international data products. As an well-connected figure across the global FMCG ecosystem, Cesar is the ultimate gateway for brands looking to scale. Partner with Cesar to align your high-value commercial decisions with sophisticated, continuously evolving data platforms and extensive global connections your business can trust.

Silvia Ruiz

Innovation Director

Cesar Pereira

Founder & CEO

Cesar is founder and CEO of Gama. He has worked in business information for over 10 years, including as Global Director of Datamonitor Consumer's (now GlobalData) innovation tracking service where he was responsible for operations, strategy and content delivery. He has helped with the integration of business acquisitions, platform upgrades and product re-launches. Cesar holds a BA in International Business and an MSc in International Business Management from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Silvia Ruiz

Innovation Director

As an Innovation Director at Gama, Silvia brings 15 years of highly specialized FMCG sector experience, including a proven track record managing teams for Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics service. Today, she steers Gama's global tracking operations, managing an extensive network of local researchers across more than 60 countries alongside overseeing Gama's international trade show presence. Connect with Silvia to secure flawless, real-time, ground-level intelligence on global product innovation and open a clear window into international markets.

Lydia Giron

Creative Director

Cesar Pereira

Founder & CEO

Cesar is founder and CEO of Gama. He has worked in business information for over 10 years, including as Global Director of Datamonitor Consumer's (now GlobalData) innovation tracking service where he was responsible for operations, strategy and content delivery. He has helped with the integration of business acquisitions, platform upgrades and product re-launches. Cesar holds a BA in International Business and an MSc in International Business Management from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Lydia Giron

Creative Director

As a Creative Director, Lydia shapes the visual identity and digital design strategy across the entire Gama ecosystem, backed by 30 years of design leadership working alongside major international advertising agencies and elite studios. Her expertise ensures that complex data, strategic reports, and digital platforms are delivered to your team in a highly intuitive, visually engaging format that saves you time and makes insights immediately clear.

Tom Warden

Insights Director

Cesar Pereira

Founder & CEO

Cesar is founder and CEO of Gama. He has worked in business information for over 10 years, including as Global Director of Datamonitor Consumer's (now GlobalData) innovation tracking service where he was responsible for operations, strategy and content delivery. He has helped with the integration of business acquisitions, platform upgrades and product re-launches. Cesar holds a BA in International Business and an MSc in International Business Management from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Tom Warden

Insights Director

Tom is Insights Director at Gama, spearheading the company's content strategy and high-level trend analysis. With over 20 years of expertise in business information, he is a premier authority on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and a sought-after voice on global innovation trends. Work directly with Tom to brainstorm your next winning idea or decode the consumer attitudes and behaviours set to shape where the market moves next.

Sergio Costa

Operations Director

Cesar Pereira

Founder & CEO

Cesar is founder and CEO of Gama. He has worked in business information for over 10 years, including as Global Director of Datamonitor Consumer's (now GlobalData) innovation tracking service where he was responsible for operations, strategy and content delivery. He has helped with the integration of business acquisitions, platform upgrades and product re-launches. Cesar holds a BA in International Business and an MSc in International Business Management from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Sergio Costa

Operations Director

Sergio is Operations Director bringing over a decade of complex project management and cross-industry data operations experience—spanning tech, telecoms, energy, and automotive sectors—to his role overseeing Gama's data architecture. He manages both syndicated data tracking and bespoke client research. Reach out to Sergio to design and execute highly accurate, reliable data structures and custom research projects tailored precisely to your unique operational needs.

Antonio Coronado

Non-Executive Director

Cesar Pereira

Founder & CEO

Cesar is founder and CEO of Gama. He has worked in business information for over 10 years, including as Global Director of Datamonitor Consumer's (now GlobalData) innovation tracking service where he was responsible for operations, strategy and content delivery. He has helped with the integration of business acquisitions, platform upgrades and product re-launches. Cesar holds a BA in International Business and an MSc in International Business Management from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Antonio Coronado

Non-Executive Director

Antonio provides high-level commercial governance to Gama, drawing from a decade as a partner and director at a leading ICT firm where he pioneered customer satisfaction frameworks for multinational enterprises. A respected technology sector voice and former global World Vendor Awards judge, Antonio supports clients by ensuring Gama consistently maintains the highest international standards of strategic consulting and client-centric value.

Our Global Network

At the heart of Gama is a unique network of 300+ in-country specialists, buyers & investors. We provide the full spectrum of international growth support: from localized POS research and agile innovation scouting to direct lines of communication with leading buyers and strategic partners. Because our network is engineered for speed, we eliminate traditional friction. Whatever the priority, we facilitate the high-value connections that allow you to move as fast as the market dictates.

Our Reach

From established markets to high-growth frontiers, our boots-on-the-ground network spans every region below. Each country is served by local experts who speak the language and know the market.

Asia Pacific

12 countries
Australia
China
Georgia
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand

Europe

30countries
Albania
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom

Latin America

7countries
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Mexico
Uruguay
Venezuela

Middle East & Africa

10countries
Algeria
Bahrain
Egypt
Morocco
Nigeria
Pakistan
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
United Arab Emirates

North America

2countries
Canada
United States

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