Experience

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  Packing Group

  • São Paulo, Brazil

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
    • São Paulo, Brazil

    Joined as an agent of culture change, operational excellence and performance management; lead company-wide efforts to develop and implement a road map of initiatives related to governance, controls, risks and rewards and compliance; established a new leadership by re-allocating responsibilities, promoting transparency, accountability, active contribution fact based decisions and a sense of urgency; developed initiatives to improve commercial and operation process and management; and coordinated the hiring of new senior executives to tap internal competencies gaps;Hired to implement a new leadership in the finance & administrative area (responsible for overseeing treasury, accounting, planning, HR, IT, legal and auditing); lead a team of 8 managers; improved the team work and communication workflow between outsourced accounting and internal departments;

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  On-line distributor of mechanical workshop tools, auto electrical maintenance and industrial tools,

  • São Paulo Area, Brazil

  • Management Consultant

    • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
    • São Paulo Area, Brazil

    Acted as in-house professional for a private equity fund to support the conclusion of the operational, commercial, financial and legal due-diligence as well as to implement the corporate restructuring in the pre-acquisition phaseCoordinated financial, commercial/mkt, operational, logistics initiatives to optimize performance as part of 100 days plan to be developed together with the private equity fund and the management team;

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  GTM Holdings / quantiQ

  • São Paulo Area, Brazil

  • Group CFO

    • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
    • São Paulo Area, Brazil

    GTM/quantiQ, second largest chemical distribution company in Latin America with operations in 11 countries, controlled by Advent Private Equity - sales of US$ 650MMAppointed by Advent as GTM's Corporate CFO, responsible for overseeing governance, finance, IT and legal; lead a team of 14 managers based in Latin America; established a new leadership re-allocating responsibilities, promoting transparency, accountability, active contribution and a sense of urgency to implement shareholders' investment thesis;

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  Sequoia Soluções Logística

  • São Paulo Area, Brazil

  • Interim Chied Financia Officer

    • Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
    • São Paulo Area, Brazil

    Sequoia/YEP, logistics & transportation services for retail chains, bank, cosmetics, telecom credit card terminals industries controlled by Warburg Pincus Private Equity - Sales R$ 320MMAppointed by Warburg Pincus Private Equity to coordinate and implement financial restructuring of a syndicated loan (R$ 73MM) and the acquisition of YEP (R$ 74MM), a specialty logistics provider for the credit card industryIn coordination with the Fund, responsible for the review of company's strategy, implementation of management system (committees, action plans, financial and non-financial business metrics and analysis), governance and compliance

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  Anhanguera Educacional S.A. (controlled by Patria Private Equity

  • Sao Paulo

  • CFO

    • Jul 2005 - Jun 2010
    • Sao Paulo

    ANHANGUERA EDUCACIONAL, the fastest growing large-scale professional education platform (net sales of R$1.0B and market cap of R$3.2B), controlled by Patria Private Equity, one of the largest private equities in Brazil, a total cash on cash return in 5 years of over 20x in US$Leadership role in developing a unique business model, in implementing growth strategy by constantly delivery results (86% CAGR in enrollment, 84% CAGR in EBITDA 06-10) and in preparing the company to IPOResponsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of a shared services structure (treasury, accounting, planning, fiscal, IT, payroll, legal and supply chain) to support 54 campuses and 450 learning centers with over 250.000 students;

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  Abril Group

  • São Paulo

  • Financial Director

    • Feb 2004 - May 2005
    • São Paulo

    GRUPO ABRIL, Brazilian second largest media conglomerate with sales over R$ 2.0 BResponsible for treasury and negotiation and implementation of Grupo Abril's financial restructuring involving bank loans and outstanding bonds.

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  Credit Suisse Brazil / Donalson Lufkin & Jenrette

  • São Paulo

  • Vice President Private Equity Group

    • Feb 1999 - Dec 2001
    • São Paulo

    Led private equity investments for DLJ, the general partner of DLJ Merchant Banking Partners L.P (a US$3.000 million private equity fund dedicated to global investments);

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  Mappin/Mesbla Group

  • São Paulo

  • Financial Director

    • Jul 1998 - Dec 1998
    • São Paulo

    In a turnaround situation, responsible for overseeing managerial information / planning, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable with 120 employees under direct responsibility

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  Sé Supermercados (controlled by GP Investments Private Equity)

  • São Paulo

  • CFO

    • Jan 1997 - Dec 1998
    • São Paulo

    SÉ SUPERMERCADOS, the 11th largest supermarket chain with sales over R$ 600 million owned by GP Investimentos, the largest private equity in BrazilLed the leverage buy-out transaction, after which was appointed representative of GP Investimentos to coordinate and implement new shareholders' business strategyAs statutory director was responsible for coordinating treasury, accounting, financial planning and legal areas, with 70 employees under direct responsibility

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  GP Investments

  • São Paulo

  • Investment Officer

    • Feb 1995 - Mar 1997
    • São Paulo

    Responsible for the generation, selection, negotiation, execution, closing and monitoring of private equity investments for GP Investimentos, the general partner of GP Capital Partners, L.P (a US$ 500 million private equity fund) and GP Capital Partners II, L. P. (a US$ 800 million private equity fund);Responsible for the generation, negotiation, execution and closing of the acquisition of Sé Supermercados (sales of R$ 600 million) through a leverage buyout transaction (US$ 86 million), generating a total cash on cash return of 2.3 times in one year;Leading role in the closing of the acquisition of Supermar, the 6th largest Brazilian Supermarket chain with sales over US$ 700 million in 1997, generating a total cash on cash return of 3.0 times in two years

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  Patrimônio Planejamento Financeiro associada à Salomon Brothers

  • São Paulo

  • Senior Associate

    • Jun 1989 - Jan 1995
    • São Paulo

    Developed M&A and corporate finance transactions involving sectors such as: retail, public service companies, household products, beverage, auto parts, food, media and real estate;Developed strong hands-on skills in client coverage, execution, closing, accounting and corporate law functions

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  Dow Chemical

  • São Paulo

  • Financial Analyst

    • Jan 1989 - Jun 1989
    • São Paulo

    Rotating trainee program in cash management, planning and collection areas. Rose through the ranks as the top trainee in the treasury department - attended one-year part-time working program, and was hired within six months of graduation as a full-time employee.