Experience

Cicero Bistrot

• Portugal
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Lisbon, Portugal A modern salon concept that displays a private Brazilian modernist and contemporary art and brings the influence of Portuguese-Brazilian ingredients to autoral Mediterranean-inspired cuisine paired with an off-beaten wine list curated by renowned sommelier Rodolfo Tristão. Cicero Bistrot is a place that inspires cultural and political conversations.



Associação Portugal Brasil 200 anos

• Brazil
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Lisboa, Portugal APBRA is a non-governmental, non-profit association dedicated to the development of human and economic relations between Portugal and Brazil and the promotion of Portuguese culture and language, through events and partnerships with private and public agents in both countries.



FIR Capital Partners

• Brazil
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• JV Partnerships

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  São Paulo Area, Brazil In 2006 FIR Capital brought to Brazil the Swiss engineering/industrial innovation lab CSEM. The first spin-off of this initiative was SUNEW, a world leader in the production of OPV (Organic PhotoVoltaic). OPV is a disruptive technology that will revolutionize solar energy generation. In July 2016, I joined FIR Capital to create a dedicated division to explore opportunities in the Infrastructure sector, focused on renewable energy. Key achievements during this tenure… Show more In 2006 FIR Capital brought to Brazil the Swiss engineering/industrial innovation lab CSEM. The first spin-off of this initiative was SUNEW, a world leader in the production of OPV (Organic PhotoVoltaic). OPV is a disruptive technology that will revolutionize solar energy generation. In July 2016, I joined FIR Capital to create a dedicated division to explore opportunities in the Infrastructure sector, focused on renewable energy. Key achievements during this tenure include: ⇨ My first goal was to establish a comprehensive network of investors. The strategy was to put together a global (October 2016 in London) roadshow using as leverage the newly launched Brazilian Privatization Program. The roadshow involved three Ministers, the Speaker of the Lower House, and more than sixty international investors. Show less



Kinase Investments

• Brazil
• Financial Services

• Investor and Advisor

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Belo Horizonte Area, Brazil As Investor and Advisor, I facilitate the acquisition of a medium-sized company in Brazil with $50M in revenue. I provide support and guidance with the screening and evaluation of the investment process. I foster and maintained relations with key prospects, clients, and stakeholders to secure investments. Key achievements during this tenure include: ⇨ Supported the sourcing process of 20+ targets companies with strategy insights and market information. ⇨ Provided guidance… Show more As Investor and Advisor, I facilitate the acquisition of a medium-sized company in Brazil with $50M in revenue. I provide support and guidance with the screening and evaluation of the investment process. I foster and maintained relations with key prospects, clients, and stakeholders to secure investments. Key achievements during this tenure include: ⇨ Supported the sourcing process of 20+ targets companies with strategy insights and market information. ⇨ Provided guidance and training to the CEO to build capacity and enhance performance. ⇨ Successfully acquired the Stoque (www.stoque.com.br), the Brazilian leader in customer experience digitalization for the financial and education sectors. Show less



Sunew

• Brazil
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor and Advisor

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Belo Horizonte Area, Brazil Founded in November 2015, SUNEW was born with a commitment to change the paradigm in the solar energy industry in the Country and around the world. Sunew emerged from a convergence of the efforts of CSEM Brazil, FIR Capital, BNDES, Tradener and CMU to design the best infrastructure in the world for the production of Organic Photovoltaics, also known as OPV. This entirely Brazilian-owned company grew up intending to revolutionize the solar industry in Brazil and around the world through… Show more Founded in November 2015, SUNEW was born with a commitment to change the paradigm in the solar energy industry in the Country and around the world. Sunew emerged from a convergence of the efforts of CSEM Brazil, FIR Capital, BNDES, Tradener and CMU to design the best infrastructure in the world for the production of Organic Photovoltaics, also known as OPV. This entirely Brazilian-owned company grew up intending to revolutionize the solar industry in Brazil and around the world through partnerships with global companies such as FIAT CHRYSLER. Key achievements during this tenure include: ⇨ Managed to attract investors and also to explore strategic partnerships. ⇨ Helped to improve media exposure. Show less



Banco Gerador SA

• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2008 - Jul 2016

  Northeast Area, Brazil I was tasked to lead the planning and establishment of a regional bank from scratch in a concentrated market. I managed financial licenses, software, product design, contracts, and executives while driving all activities associated with the project. I raised capital with international bond investors and developed a line with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). I oversee the implementation of the strategy for the project with the IADB and negotiated partnerships. Key achievement… Show more I was tasked to lead the planning and establishment of a regional bank from scratch in a concentrated market. I managed financial licenses, software, product design, contracts, and executives while driving all activities associated with the project. I raised capital with international bond investors and developed a line with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). I oversee the implementation of the strategy for the project with the IADB and negotiated partnerships. Key achievement during this tenure include: ⇨ Successfully led and completed the selling of the bank during an intense crisis in Brazil. Show less



Grupo Nordeste de Segurança

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive and Advisor

  • Jan 1998 - Mar 2012

  Brazil Started as a business analyst. From 2003 to 2005, I managed the entire planning, budget, and business strategy while supporting the reorganization of the group positioning and consolidation as a platform company. I helped improve EBITDA fivefold and attained national market leadership by driving and completing several companies' acquisitions. Left the executive role in 2005 and then acted as an advisor until 2012. Key achievements during this tenure include: ⇨ Helped the company… Show more Started as a business analyst. From 2003 to 2005, I managed the entire planning, budget, and business strategy while supporting the reorganization of the group positioning and consolidation as a platform company. I helped improve EBITDA fivefold and attained national market leadership by driving and completing several companies' acquisitions. Left the executive role in 2005 and then acted as an advisor until 2012. Key achievements during this tenure include: ⇨ Helped the company to consolidate as a platform company (with ten acquisitions). ⇨ Updated and unified the group's image, PR, and branding. ⇨ Advise its M&A with one of the world leaders in the sector (Prosegur), in the biggest operation to date in Latin America (359 million euros). ⇨ Managed the company (security/cash in transit) relationship with the international reinsurers at Lloyd's in London and decreased the insurance costs. Show less