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Vice-President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and head of Government Relations at Zilia Technologies.In charge of the Companies’ governmental & public relations matters for over ten (10) years, including strategic advocacy and engagement with policymakers and regulatory bodies; negotiation, filings, follow up and execution of special regimes and other federal/state incentives and development programs for the semiconductor and IT&C industries; internal guidance on public policies and regulatory matters; relationship with labor organizations, industry associations and other stakeholders, also for the purposes of the companies’ ESG initiatives; business-oriented evaluation of incentive policies; set up of strategies for suggestions of regulatory improvements; writing, discussing and overseeing the creation of legislation. Corporate lawyer (Brazilian Bar Association - State of São Paulo Section - OAB/SP # 219.027) with substantial in-house background acquired in over twenty (20) years serving as a member of the Legal & Compliance teams at major organizations. High premium on providing legal and regulatory advisory and compliance support in accordance with the FCPA and the Brazilian Anti-bribery Act. Experienced in legal and regulatory support that add value to the business while mitigating risks, covering complex contract negotiations, drafting and closing, besides guidance on civil/commercial, labor, finance and tax matters. Focal point for all legal matters of M&A initiatives of the Group in Brazil. In charge of the negotiation, execution and implementation of bargaining agreements with labor unions and federal labor authorities. External counsels management (litigation).Acting as head of Government Relations includes:• Regulatory Director: Brazilian Association of the Semiconductor Industries (Abisemi), since 2015; • Director: Brazilian Employer Union - Electric and Electronics Industries (Sinaees/Abinee) – 2024/2028;• Chairman: Executive Legal Strategic Committee - American Chamber of Commerce – AMCHAM – Campinas/SP (2020/2022)• Member: - Foreign Trade Advisory Council - Chamber of Foreign Commerce (CAMEX) (Resolution GECEX n. 577, dated March 11, 2024);- Executive Committee for Productivity and Competitiveness Increase of the Brazilian Automotive Sector – “Made in Brasil Integrado” (MiBI) of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), designated by Abisemi (Ordinance SDIC/SEPEC/ME n. 3.695, dated April 28, 2022); and- Labor and Union Committee (since 2011) and Executive Tax Committee (since 2016) - Abinee.

Listed skills include Corporate Law, Mergers And Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Employment Law, and 43 others.