Maria Antonia Patriota Mercado LivreGovernment Relations Manager

Antonia is the Government Relations Manager for Commerce and Mercado Envios at Mercado Livre, where she has more than 5 years of experience leading key initiatives related to e-commerce and logistics. In her role, she focuses on navigating regulatory challenges and advancing policies that support the company’s growth in Brazil. Antonia is also the Vice President of MID (Movimento Inovação Digital), a position she took on after serving as Secretary General for over 2 years. Through her leadership, she has contributed to shaping the digital innovation agenda and promoting a business-friendly regulatory environment for the tech industry. Prior to joining Mercado Livre, Antonia spent over 5 years at PATRI, a prominent public policy consulting firm, where she managed strategic relationships with clients in the services sector and provided expertise on international regulatory practices. She holds a Law degree from UniCEUB and has built a career focused on bridging the gap between public policy and business, driving results for companies operating in highly regulated sectors.