As one of the first analysts for Mintel´s operations in Brazil, Jean Manuel is responsible for the analysis of some of the most dynamic food categories in Latin America. His research experience goes back to his early career when he undertook internship programs at the Inter-American Development Bank and at the African Development Bank, where he developed a consistent view over the economic specificities of developing countries. Jean also worked for the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, one of the top trade chambers in Brazil, doing market research for mutual investments between Brazil and the Arab World, with a focus on package food, Brazil´s primary export in the Middle East and North Africa. Before joining Mintel he worked for the market research department of ABICAB, the Brazilian Sugar Confectioners Association, where he developed his knowledge of the chocolate and sugar confectionery categories, adding retail, distribution and consumer research to his analytical skills. Jean has a bachelor degree in International Relations from UNESP, and holds a Masters qualification in International Political Economy from Université Pierre Mendes in France.