Alessandro Peixoto
Chief Executive Officer | Retail Operations & Strategic Leadership
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven leader with a diverse background in retail operations and strategic management, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Larkin Langston. Alessandro brings a robust skill set in retail leadership, operations management, and customer service excellence, honed through progressive roles at QuikTrip and Kroger. His leadership capabilities extend to optimizing daily operations, fostering a customer-centric environment, and developing high-performing teams, now applied at an executive level. He is proficient in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, enabling effective communication across diverse cultural and business contexts.
Alessandro's career trajectory showcases a strong progression from hands-on retail management to strategic executive leadership. At QuikTrip, he excelled in operational efficiency and team supervision, while his time at Kroger as an e-Commerce/Department Lead and in Pickup further solidified his expertise in crucial retail functions and customer fulfillment. Now, as CEO of Larkin Langston, he leverages his comprehensive understanding of the retail landscape to drive strategic initiatives and lead organizational growth. His native or bilingual proficiency in Portuguese and English, coupled with full professional proficiency in Spanish, allows him to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. He is committed to continuous professional development, as evidenced by his completed coursework on Coursera and his active engagement in industry insights, such as his LinkedIn article, "The Power of Eyes," which highlights his thoughtful approach to enhancing customer connections through nonverbal communication.
Key Strengths
- Executive Leadership & Strategic Management: Directing organizational vision, strategy, and operations to achieve business objectives.
- Retail Operations & Management: Proficient in overseeing complex retail environments, including sales, inventory, and resource allocation.
- Team Leadership & Development: Skilled in recruiting, training, motivating, and supervising staff across various levels to build cohesive and productive teams.
- Customer Service Excellence: Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering strong customer relationships.
- E-commerce & Fulfillment: Experienced in managing online order fulfillment and optimizing digital retail operations.
- Multilingual Communication: Native or bilingual proficiency in Portuguese and English, and full professional proficiency in Spanish, enabling broad and effective communication.
- Strategic Insight: Demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to professional development and customer engagement.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Larkin Langston
Apr 2025 – Present (4 months) | United States
Assistant Manager
QuikTrip
Jul 2024 – Present (1 year 1 month) | United States
e-COMMERCE/DEPARTMENT LEAD
Kroger
Feb 2024 – May 2024 (4 months) | United States
Pickup
Kroger
Aug 2022 – May 2024 (1 year 10 months) | United States
Education
Various Courses & Certifications | Coursera
Languages
- Portuguese: Native or bilingual proficiency
- English: Native or bilingual proficiency
- Spanish: Full professional proficiency
Insights & Publications
LinkedIn Article: "The Power of Eyes" (March 2024)
An insightful post discussing the critical role of eye contact in building genuine connections and enhancing service in customer-facing roles.
Contact
For inquiries, please reach out via professional channels. alessandro@alessandropeixoto.com linkedin