CEO | GLOBAL MOBILITY VISIONARY | IMMIGRATION INNOVATOR
Leonardo Freitas is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 25 years of leadership across government relations, international trade, and business development in the United States, Latin America, and Asia. As the founder and CEO of HAYMAN-WOODWARD, he has redefined the global mobility industry, empowering thousands of foreign nationals and multinational corporations to navigate complex immigration, tax, and compliance landscapes with precision and confidence.
Mr. Freitas previously held senior executive roles at global powerhouses such as Philips Electronics, Tandberg, and Cisco Systems, consistently delivering top-tier results in both government and private sector sales. His strategic mindset and international experience have been critical to his ability to build and scale impactful global ventures.
He is also a certified expert in the Facial Action Coding System (FACS), developed at the University of California, San Francisco, and has spent over two decades working in close collaboration with the United States government — both as an officer and as a consultant — in matters involving law enforcement, intelligence, and behavioral analysis. With formal education in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Melbourne, Mr. Freitas is renowned for his ability to detect and interpret deceptive behavior, facial micro-expressions, and non-verbal communication. His unique expertise has been used to support federal agencies and international corporations in critical decision-making and talent assessment.
In 1996, he founded TradeSmart, a visionary venture that laid the foundation for HAYMAN-WOODWARD. Today, under his leadership, the company has become a multimillion-dollar global mobility powerhouse, offering services ranging from immigration and tax strategy to business consulting, HR, and cross-border logistics.
Beyond his achievements in business and intelligence, Mr. Freitas is also a trained musician. He studied Music Production and Sound Engineering at Berklee College of Music in Boston and completed a studio management internship at Polygram Records (now Universal Music). His creative background informs his bold, human-centric approach to leadership.
Mr. Freitas is widely recognized as one of the top global analysts in immigration, taxation, and compliance. His vision is clear: borders should never limit human ambition. With a relentless drive to dismantle bureaucratic barriers, he continues to champion innovation and global freedom for entrepreneurs, corporations, and individuals alike.
Disclaimer: Mr. Freitas is not a licensed attorney, but a non-attorney professional in the areas of immigration, taxation, and business consulting.
*Not a licensed attorney, but a non-attorney professional in the areas of immigration, taxation, and business consulting.
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