Brazil's Intrust Associates and AI81Works form global alliance to deliver AI-driven international market expansion and executive placement
October 29, 2025
Boston, MA – October 29, 2025 – Intrust Associates, with presence in Brazil and across Europe a boutique advisory specializing in strategic internationalization and market entry, and AI81Works LLC, a global executive search and strategy consultancy focused on Data & AI leadership, are pleased to announce a strategic alliance.
This partnership is designed to offer enterprises an integrated solution that links global expansion strategy with the specialized executive leadership and talent required to successfully launch, execute, and consolidate a data- driven international footprint. The alliance ensures that companies expanding into new territories are equipped with both the right operational roadmap and the critical executive and senior technology, data & AI-level leadership to succeed in an AI-powered global economy.
Strategic Objectives
This alliance is designed to:
Integrate Global Strategy and AI Leadership: Embed the necessity of securing specialized Technology/AI/Data executive talent into the foundational Market Exploration and Physical Presence planning stages for Intrust Associates' international clients
Deliver End-to-End Value: Provide Intrust Associates' clients with immediate access to AI81Works' globally vetted pool of executive talent (CDO/CAO/CAIO/CIO/CTO/CISOs) to lead their technology, data and AI capabilities in new international markets namely the US, EU and China
Expand Global Intelligence: Utilize Intrust Associates' on-the-ground deep Professional Services knowledge in strategic less-traditional tech hubs (like Brazil and France) to enhance AI81Works' market intelligence and talent sourcing in high-growth, emerging global regions
Guilherme França, General Partner – Strategy & Finance at Intrust Associates, emphasized the strategic necessity of the partnership: "In a world where market entry is increasingly data-driven, success hinges on having both a flawless expansion strategy and the right leadership talent to execute it. By partnering with AI81Works, we can confidently tell our clients, 'We will bridge your expansion, and we will place the CDO, CTO or CAIO who will guarantee your success in that new market."
C.J. Nakamura, Cofounder & CEO of AI81Works LLC, highlighted the value of the combined offering: "For our clients, global scale requires a uniform, high-performing thoughtful Professional Services strategy across all geographies. This alliance allows us to support Intrust Associates’ high-growth international clientele by providing the full service-line in addition to our elite Technology/AI/Data experts needed to scale capabilities, ensuring they move from strategic planning to executive and talent-led execution seamlessly across every corner of the globe."
Media Contact
For more information or interview requests, please contact:
Liliana Trinkle
Email: ltrinkle@ai81works.com
Phone: +1-781-650-6800