The professional trajectory that I have built as president, CEO, board member, investor, and mentor, with the opportunity to have been at the forefront of large-scale businesses and have worked directly or indirectly with operations in more than 50 countries, brings me confidence in the principle that ethical, agile and inclusive server leadership can truly transform organizations to create sustainable and long-term value for shareholders, society and the environment.More than success stories in roles that encompass 8 years of C-Suite plc experience in the United Kingdom, combined 6 years as a non-executive Board Director in Brazil and the United States, and 3 years as president & CEO of Reynolds American Inc., I have learned and enjoyed cultivating global connections with different stakeholders, as well as shareholders, investors, and market analysts. Working with teams has been a special motivating factor for me, as well as being crucial to my personal development and as a leader. The collection of experiences I have had has taught me to navigate highly regulated, complex, crises or disruptive business environments, including countries such as Brazil, the United States, England, France, and Malaysia.Over time I developed a strong focus on building teams and creating high performance work environments, driving results above benchmarks. I have diligently applied the purpose of bringing innovation as a leverage tool for the evolution of companies and to support the growth of revenues, EBITDA, and margins. I have worked in various sectors that include consumer goods products, consumer electronics, telecommunications, B2B, private equity and tech startups. Over the years, I have developed extensive experience in M&A processes, including the integration of a more than $50 billion acquisition in the U.S.On my journey I have learned that, as diverse and complex as any business environment around the world is, it is at the heart of the connection with human nature that lies the key to promoting the transformations that are so urgent and necessary for investors, the environment and society. I am a transformer with a focus on people, sustainability, and results.