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São Paulo, Brasil

Acting in the management of Shopping Centers in a specific market niche - Popular Malls in the region of Brás - SP. The largest concentration of Popular Trade in Latin America

São Paulo

We are an integrated group of diverse practitioners. A team of deep thinkers and hands-on professionals. Advisors who transform information into insights and insights into action.BRG Latin America combines both subject-matter and industry expertise with individuals who possess a deep knowledge and understanding of the varied cultures and business practices that exist throughout Central and South America, as well as throughout the Caribbean. Headquartered in Miami, with six offices across the region, our multicultural and multilingual team includes over one hundred professionals, who include former investigators from law enforcement agencies, intelligence specialists, fraud experts and forensic accounts, banking and financial regulatory experts, and investment advisors, as well as engineers and construction experts.

São Paulo E Região, Brasil

We are an integrated group of diverse practitioners. A team of deep thinkers and hands-on professionals. Advisors who transform information into insights and insights into action.BRG Latin America combines both subject-matter and industry expertise with individuals who possess a deep knowledge and understanding of the varied cultures and business practices that exist throughout Central and South America, as well as throughout the Caribbean. Headquartered in Miami, with six offices across the region, our multicultural and multilingual team includes over one hundred professionals, who include former investigators from law enforcement agencies, intelligence specialists, fraud experts and forensic accounts, banking and financial regulatory experts, and investment advisors, as well as engineers and construction experts.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

Financial consulting firm, supporting Administrative Boards and Executive Directors in administrative-financial restructuring processes in several projects, including:TURNAROUND PROJECT - Textil Dalutex Project Length – 10 monthsBrazilian family business from the Textile sector, specialized in Knitting / Stamping, with a plant in Sorocaba and showroom in Bom Retiro (traditional textile industry neighborhood in Sao Paulo) – Annual revenue of approximately BRL 100MM.Consulting CFO / Finance Director• Reported to the Group CEO.• Restructured Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Tax, IT, HR and Procurement activities.• Redesigned the funding structure and conducted negotiations with financial institutions.STARTUP PROJECT – Aerotech Brazil Project length – 6 monthsChilean multinational, which represents companies specialized in non-invasive inspection equipment (X-Ray), including Smiths Detection, Eagle Equipment, Spetier, among others.Consulting CFO / Finance Director• Reported to the CEO in Brazil and the Group CFO in Chile.• Responsible for the startup of the Brazilian subsidiary.• Structured and implemented Financial, Controlling, Accounting and Tax activities.• Worked with financial institutions for funding and foreign exchange coverage for the financial flows.TURNAROUND PROJECT – Riocard Project length – 10 monthsCompany specialized in the development of technological solutions for the urban mobility system. Responsible for the entire electronic billing of Rio de Janeiro’s state transportation system, the company operates as a “clearing house” with amounts of approximately BRL 6Bn/year and revenue around BRL 100M/year.Corporate Management DirectorReporting to the CEO. Team: 6 managers (20 employees).• Responsible for the Financial (Controlling, Accounting, Tax and Treasury), Commercial, PMO, Governance and Insurance areas.• Actively involved in the company’s turnaround process, preparing it for its national and international expansion.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

Large-sized Brazilian company provider of integrated solutions and professional services for the Oil and Gas, Mining and Metallurgy, Chemical and Petrochemical, in addition to Energy and Environment sectors. Annual revenue (2010): BRL 1Bn. Awarded as the “Company of the Year” in 2011 by Exame Magazine.Finance DirectorReported to the CEO. Team: 5 direct managers (26 employees) and 6 indirect managers (30 employees).• Managed the Financial, Controlling, Accounting, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning and Insurance areas.• Member of the Executive Committee and the Risk Management Board.• Coordinated the SAP Development Committee.• Restructured the Finance area in order to reach the established goals in terms of quality and supporting the new demands arisen from the company’s growth.• Restructured the Internal Control procedures, complying with international standards (SOX).• Developed a management information system (MIS), which was suitable to the company’s expansion moment and the new reality of performance indicators. • Created and managed the Cost Reduction Committee.• Responsible for the strategic and financial planning cycles (2010/13, 2011/14, 2012/15).• Member of the Fiscal Board of Promon Foundation’s Private Pension Fund (2011 – 2013).

Perth - Western Australia

Part of BHP Billiton Group, responsible for research and development of new technologies for the Mining industry, with a team comprised of 350 scientists and technician.Global Finance Manager Reported to the Global Technology President (CEO). Team: 6 direct managers (Newcastle, Johannesburg, Santiago and Perth), (17 employees).• Managed the strategic and financial planning cycle for the 2009 fiscal year.• Created and implemented the valuation methodology for the technology portfolio and projects NPV (USD 2.1Bn – 2008).• Implemented the Technology Performance Management System (Stage 1) and development of the Management Information System (Financial Modeling for Technology).• Carried-out the Technology Tasks Decentralization Project to the respective business areas.

Rio De Janeiro Area, Brazil

Part of BHP Billiton Group, responsible for managing the Brazilian assets (joint venture) – Consórcio Alumar, Mineração Rio do Norte, Valesul Alumínio, Samarco Mineração, among others.CFO and Head of Shared Services Reported to the CEO in Brazil and global CFO’s from the business areas. Team: 5 Managers (48 employees).• Implemented BHP Billiton’s global policies and standards, ensuring full compliance and alignment, regarding: Governance, Finance, Accounting, Taxes, Human Resources and IT.• Responsible for the strategic and financial planning 5-year cycle for Aluminum and Iron Ore assets in Brazil. • Restructured the Finance area and implemented the Shared Services area in Brazil.• Defined the funding strategy and governance structure for Samarco’s Third Pellets Plant Project.• Defined the funding strategy and governance structure for Consórcio’s Alumar Refinery Expansion Project.• Managed the BHP Billiton’s corporate restructuring due to tax planning purposes.• Led the sales process of BHP Billiton shares at Valesul Alumínio.Participation in Associate Companies and Boards• Member of the Board of Directors: financial and governance support to Samarco Mineração.• Member of the Executive Committee: financial and governance support to Consórcio Alumar.• Member of the Board of Directors: financial and governance support to Mineração Rio do Norte.• Member of the Board of Directors – Valesul Alumínio – 2005/2006.• Member of the Financial Committee – Valesul Alumínio – 2005/2006.• Member of the Fiscal Board – ABAL (Brazilian Aluminum Association) – 2005 /2006.

São Paulo, Brazil

Joint venture of BG and Royal Dutch Shell groups, largest natural gas distributor in Brazil in terms of sold gas volume, supplying more than 31% of the Brazilian market.Controlling Superintendent – Controller Apr 2001 to Jan 2005Reporting to the CFO (BR). Team: 4 Managers (45 employees).• Managed the Invoicing area, issuing 22,000 invoices/day.• Managed all Accounting areas (Corporate Law, CVM – Brazilian SEC equivalent Reports, Regulatory Authorities Reports, USGAAP and IFRS), in addition to Taxation and Tax Planning areas.• Coordinated the Taxation Studies Group from ABEGAS during the review process of ICMS (Value-Added Tax) legislation levied on natural gas operations.• Developed and implemented the corporate governance structure, aligned with the shareholders’ expectations, with the purpose of reaching the appropriate company’s market cap.• Responsible for the coordination of the 5-year tariff review process, carried-out by the regulatory authority CSPE – Energy Public Services Committee.• Investor Relations (public company, with stocks traded at BOVESPA – Sao Paulo Stock Exchange – Free float of around 23%).Finance Manager - BG Group (concurrent with the Controller position) Aug 2002 to Jan 2005Reported to the Group CFO (UK).• Presented results prepared in UK GAAP to BG group.• Focal point to the IFRS and SOX control implementation (S404).Accounting Manager Jul 1999 to Mar 2001Participation in Boards and Associations• Member of the Board of Directors – Fundação Patrimônio Histórico da Energia de São Paulo – 1999 / 2004.• Chairman of the Tax and Accounting Committee – ABEGÁS – 2001 / 2004.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Responsible for implementation of FI, CO, AC/AP and consolidation modules. Shell Brasil SAP was the first IS Oil implementation and was acknowledged as one of the best SAP implementation worldwide.

Manaus, Brazil

Master'S Degree, Controlling

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Investor Relations

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting