Rodrigo S. Martineli is a seasoned Senior Executive and Entrepreneur with over 25 years in the technology industry, known for his expertise in global business growth and people management. He has held key leadership roles at MyCena Security Solutions, MobileUX Technologies, Hewlett-Packard, and Rackspace Technology. Currently, he serves as the VP of Sales for North America and Asia Pacific at Stefanini Group, focusing on AI-driven technology solutions.

An accomplished author, Rodrigo wrote the Amazon Top-Selling book “7 Steps of Your Career Ladder,” which guides readers on successful career planning. He is a people-oriented leader adept at nurturing talent and driving growth in competitive environments. His academic credentials include degrees and programs from Estácio de Sá University, StartSe University, Nova School of Business and Economics, Kellogg School of Management, and Harvard Business School.

A Brazilian-American fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, Rodrigo is an effective leader in the global business landscape.

Steven Reitano is an accomplished and results-oriented program manager with over 30 years of experience in the consulting and professional services industry, leading complex, customer-facing technology implementations. He has a proven ability to build strong relationships and effectively lead cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-scale partner programs, training initiatives, and process improvements. 

Steven has held key leadership positions at companies such as Deluxe Corporation, DXC Technologies, HP/HPE, and EDS where he has been responsible for developing and implementing strategic partnership programs, managing global alliance programs, and leading architect development programs. He has a track record of driving significant growth and improving efficiency and scalability.

Steven Howard is an award-winning author and globally recognized leadership expert with more than 40 years of international experience. His career spans senior roles in marketing, sales, and business development, including leadership positions at Texas Instruments Asia-Pacific, TIME Magazine, BBDO, and Citibank.

For over three decades, Steven has trained and coached more than 12,000 leaders across the U.S., Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. His clients include Citicorp, ExxonMobil, HPE, Merck, DBS Bank, CVS Health, Micron, Motorola Solutions, Rackspace Technology, and many others.

He is best known for creating the concept of Humony Leadership, a mindset blending humanity and harmony in the workplace. In 2023, Steven was named one of the Top 200 Global Voices on Leadership and was also featured on the CREA List of influential innovators and thought leaders.

A seasoned facilitator and Certified Virtual Instructor, Steven brings a multicultural perspective shaped by 36 years living in Singapore, Australia, and Mexico. He has authored 26 books on leadership, communication, and decision-making.

Steven joins The Seventh Factor to help leaders elevate performance through clarity, presence, and human-centered mastery.

Gavin Mlinar is a leadership practitioner, operator, and author focused on helping individuals and organizations unlock momentum through intentional decision-making and disciplined execution.

With years of experience leading teams and navigating complex operational environments, Gavin brings a practical, grounded perspective on leadership, one rooted in accountability, resilience, and personal ownership. His work emphasizes that sustainable success is rarely accidental; it is built through consistent choices and a willingness to say “yes” to growth, challenge, and responsibility.

Gavin is the author of “Yes Your Way to Success: Why Don’t You?”, a book that distills his philosophy on mindset, action, and forward progress into lessons leaders can immediately apply in their professional and personal lives.

As a Guide at The 7th Factor, Gavin shares real-world insight designed to help professionals strengthen their leadership foundation, sharpen execution, and continuously evolve in an ever-changing world.