Alvaro Paes de Barros
Partner - OffGrid
Alvaro is a seasoned media executive with extensive experience in content strategy, partnerships, and sales. As a partner at OffGrid Creative + Content, he focuses on developing exclusive content for FAST and AVOD platforms, targeting younger audiences with beautifully packaged and programmed content. Previously, Alvaro held leadership roles at YouTube, including Head of YouTube Partner Experiences, Head of YouTube Spaces Global, and Head of Content Partnerships in Brazil. At Viacom, he was Senior Vice President of Distribution for LATAM and General Manager for Viacom’s pay channels in Brazil, launching channels like Nickelodeon, VH1, and Comedy Central. Alvaro excels in driving revenue growth, building strong partnerships, and leading large teams across multiple regions.