Michel Cardaretti, Msc. Email & Phone Number

Brazil

Porto (Portugal) And Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)

Leading the start-up operations of the Portuguese office and managing the international operations, I can highlight the following activities:Tax Projects: leading and providing comprehensive tax strategies for Brazil, Angola, Portugal, among others, on a diverse range of tax issues (transfer pricing, direct and indirect tax compliance, etc).Financial Strategy: responsible for preparing the annual budget and quarterly reviews for board approval.Strategic Expansion: planning and execution of corporate strategy and business development in the EMEA and LATAM regions.Project Management: including various projects such as financial procedures review, internal controls and risk mapping, tax optimization and ESG reporting.Global Stakeholder Engagement: interfacing with senior decision makers in various countries such as Portugal, Egypt, Angola, Mozambique, Guyana, Suriname and others. These interactions are critical to establishing cross-border business strategies.Market Analysis: analysing the EMEA market with a special focus on renewable energy solutions, seamlessly integrated into our overall business development strategy.Cross-border collaboration: coordination of a team of senior experts located in Portugal, Germany, France, Angola and Brazil.

Porto, Portugal

During my experience at Hortee, I was instrumental in creating a new revenue stream, optimizing the lead generation and sales process to increase operational efficiency. I successfully prepared and submitted funding proposals for international and national grants, securing significant investments that contributed to the company's growth. In managing various projects, I identified and mitigated risks and implemented corrective actions to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. I also organized and managed all documentation and logistics for project meetings, including coordinating public events tied to ongoing programs. My efforts in developing strategic partnerships significantly increased the company's market presence while ensuring financial stability through successful fundraising initiatives. Representing Hortee at key industry events, I worked to increase visibility and attract valuable resources while promoting sustainable practices and effectively managing the company's financial operations.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Responsible for direct tax in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, among other Latin American countries (planning, compliance, risk, and governance);Tax advisory on a range of projects including renewable energy projects (wind and solar) and M&A transactions; Leading on transfer pricing discussions, including review and report;Stakeholder management at all levels of Brazilian tax authorities and ANP (Brazilian Petroleum Agency);Managing tax risk mapping and tax litigation;Responsible for the tax package (quarterly and annual basis);Monitoring, execution, review of SOx Controls of entities in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Uruguay (deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate, tax provisions, tax payments, etc.);Negotiation of special tax regimes;Responsible for the preparation, discussion and quarterly reviews of the area´s budget and forecast;Company's representative at IBP (Brazilian Oil & Gas Institute) Tax Committee.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Extensive background in direct and indirect tax planning and compliance (tax books, accessory obligations, tax payments);Advisory and analysis of the procurement contract’s tax clauses; Handling discussions on customs (REPETRO) and transfer pricing issues;Focal point before all levels of tax authorities (Federal, States and Cities), including inspections and negotiation of special tax regimes;Managing of tax litigation;Company's representative in the IBP (Brazilian Oil & Gas Institute) Tax Committee;Focal point of the area within the Business Continuity Plan.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Responsible for leading the start-up operations from from the Financial and Administrative side:Responsible for discussions aimed at implementing the customer invoicing structure in Brazil, which included a series of meetings with different internal and external stakeholders;Annual and quarterly budget preparation (forecast and review), cash flow management and monitoring, funding (capital requirement, debt) and relationship with commercial banks;Responsible for tax, accounts payable/receivable, and treasury;Responsible for the accounting package (on a monthly and annual basis) before local authorities as well as the headquarters in Dallas (USA);Also headed up local Legal and Human Resources operations with support from HQ and local external service providers;Responsible for implementing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software in the Brazil office.

Rio De Janeiro Area, Brazil

Responsible for implementing and maintenance of accounting procedures and routines. Accounting reporting.

Rio De Janeiro Area, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro Area, Brazil

Full scope audits. Internal procedure reviews. Industries audited: Energy; Shipping; Oil and Gas; Retail.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Economics And Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Law With Emphasis In Taxation

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Economic Engineering And Industrial Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

A3C – Aging, Climate Change And Citizenship

Hydrogen Technologies And Economics

Energy Transition - Innovation Towards A Low-Carbon Future

Better Commercial Decisions – Vps & Managers Program

Practical Application Of Tax Treaties After The Oecd Multilateral Instruments

Field Development

Project Management