Press Release: Eduardo Alvim Named SAFe® Fellow — A Landmark Achievement for Gladwell Academy and the Global Agile Community

This prestigious designation acknowledges individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, mastery of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), and a significant, ongoing contribution to the global SAFe community.

Eduardo’s appointment marks a historic milestone: he is the first SAFe Fellow from Brazil, France, and the Spanish-speaking world,

reinforcing his pioneering impact on Agile transformation worldwide. As the world’s first Brazilian SPCT, the fourth SPCT in France,

and the first Spanish-speaking SPCT globally, Eduardo has consistently broken new ground in advancing enterprise agility.

The SAFe Fellow title is reserved for a select group of individuals who have shown sustained excellence in enabling large-scale,

agile transformations. Eduardo has worked extensively with executives, change agents, and delivery teams across sectors,

helping complex organizations transition from legacy systems to value-driven, adaptive enterprises.

“While I’m honored to receive this recognition, it truly belongs to my colleagues, teams, mentors, and clients,” said Eduardo.

“I’ve had the privilege of learning from and working alongside brilliant professionals. This achievement is as much theirs as it is mine.”

Eduardo’s recognition underscores Gladwell Academy’s commitment—along with parent company Highberg Group—to developing the

next generation of leaders capable of navigating today’s volatility with confidence and clarity. His influence is deeply embedded in

Gladwell’s training, coaching, and consulting practices, shaping how the organization supports clients on their agile journeys.

“Eduardo’s elevation to SAFe Fellow reinforces the value we bring to our clients,” said Miranda Goossens, CEO of Gladwell Academy.

“His insights, combined with our institutional knowledge, ensure our programs remain relevant, practical, and globally informed.”

As the pace of digital and organizational change accelerates, the need for credible, proven guidance has never been greater.

Eduardo’s SAFe Fellow designation brings assurance and authority to every engagement Gladwell Academy undertakes,

helping organizations tackle real-world challenges with agility, resilience, and vision. We congratulate Eduardo on this extraordinary achievement

and look forward to the continued impact of his leadership on our company, our clients, and the global agile community.