Early Life and Education
Alexandre Behring da Costa, born in 1967 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, displayed an early passion for learning. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC/RJ). Driven by a desire for further knowledge, he pursued and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Harvard Business School in 1995, where he was recognized as a Baker Scholar and Loeb Scholar.
Rise to Success
Behring's career took off in 1989 when he co-founded Modus OSI Technologies, a technology company. From 1994 to 2004, he was a partner and board member at GP Investimentos, the largest private-equity firm in Latin America. During this period, under the mentorship of Jorge Paulo Lemann, Behring gained experience in investments, mergers, and acquisitions. In 1998, he co-founded América Latina Logística (ALL), a private sector railroad company, where he served as CEO, overseeing operations in Argentina and Brazil. However, his most significant achievements came with the founding of 3G Capital in 2004, a global investment firm. 3G Capital has been behind major acquisitions, including Burger King, Heinz, and Anheuser-Busch InBev.
Key Business Strategies
Behring's investment philosophy centers on long-term ownership and operational efficiency. He emphasizes building efficient companies through a culture of meritocracy and reinvesting in brands and businesses. Product innovation and effective marketing are central to the strategy, which has driven growth at companies like Restaurant Brands International and Kraft Heinz.
Philanthropy
Alexandre Behring, along with his wife Danielle, is dedicated to philanthropy through The Behring Foundation, which focuses on youth development, education, and technology.
