Nuvini Group Appoints Gustavo Usero as Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Nuvini Group has promoted Gustavo Usero to COO. The Cayman Island-based company focuses on acquiring B2B SaaS companies and enables its acquired companies to provide mission-critical solutions to customers within their industry or sector. Nuvini's portfolio consists of eight SaaS companies, including Effecti Tecnologia Web Ltda., Leadlovers Tecnologia Ltda., and Dataminer Dados, Informacoes e Documentos Ltda.

Nuvini Group Limited (NASDAQ: NVNI), a Cayman Island-based technology conglomerate focused on acquiring B2B SaaS companies, has announced the promotion of Gustavo Usero to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 1, 2025 [1]. This move comes as Nuvini continues to expand its operations across Latin America, a market it has shown significant interest in.

Usero, currently serving as Group Operating Director, has played a pivotal role in enhancing operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic execution across Nuvini's portfolio. In his new position as COO, he will oversee the company's operational strategy and lead the expansion of operations in Latin America. His appointment follows a period of impressive growth, with Nuvini generating $31.25 million in revenue over the last twelve months and achieving gross profit margins of 63.39% [1].

The promotion of Usero reflects Nuvini's commitment to elevating performance and embedding AI at the core of its business operations. The company has been focusing on strengthening budgeting discipline and improving EBITDA margins, currently at $7.18 million. These efforts have laid a solid foundation for scalable growth [1].

Additionally, Nuvini has introduced a new executive compensation program that ties leadership rewards to growth metrics like Return on Invested Capital and Net Revenue Organic Growth. This program aims to align executive performance with long-term objectives, allocating about 5% of net revenue for executive bonuses when near-target performance is achieved [1].

Furthermore, Nuvini has announced the launch of NuviniAI Lab, an initiative designed to enhance efficiency across its portfolio companies by accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence. The lab will focus on implementing AI solutions in various business areas, including sales, marketing, and customer service [1].

These strategic moves highlight Nuvini's focus on growth and technological advancement. The company's portfolio consists of eight SaaS companies, including Effecti Tecnologia Web Ltda., Leadlovers Tecnologia Ltda., and Dataminer Dados, Informacoes e Documentos Ltda. [1].

In other recent news, Auddia (NASDAQ: AUUD), a technology company known for its AI-driven ad-free AM/FM streaming platform, has announced a strategic pivot from B2C to B2B with its new Discovr Radio platform [2]. This shift involves transforming the company's faidr app to make AI-driven ad-free AM/FM streaming free for consumers while monetizing through artists and labels seeking radio exposure. The platform features an AI Placement Engine that strategically inserts artists' music into radio feeds, targeting up to 33% of stream content [2].

The new platform will be available through a monthly subscription model for artists and labels, with an MVP version expected by Q1 2026. This B2B approach offers higher margins and more predictable revenue streams than consumer subscriptions, although execution will be critical [2].

References:
[1] https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/nuvini-promotes-gustavo-usero-to-chief-operating-officer-93CH-4206728
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/AUUD/auddia-announces-new-b2b-business-model-with-strategic-shift-to-ai-r992or3z1k98.html