Experience

Invest Tech Brazil

• Brazil
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director New Business Development

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  São Paulo, Brazil Responsible for the development of new credit business within Invest Tech that will provide B2B and B2C credit lines through securitization, leveraging relationships from invested companies in the VCPE portfolio.



HBS Alumni Angels of Brazil

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2016 - Oct 2022

  São Paulo Area, Brazil Angel Investor in several technology and high-growth start-ups since 2014; Member of the Executive Board from 2016 to 2022 as part of the group that initiated and structure the Brazilian Chapter of the Harvard Alumni Angels. Hundreds of start-ups evaluated; more than 20 investments made with the deployment of more than R$20million in capital. Continuous coaching for founders and support for start-up development leveraging on the expertise of its members. Successful subsequent rounds of… Show more Angel Investor in several technology and high-growth start-ups since 2014; Member of the Executive Board from 2016 to 2022 as part of the group that initiated and structure the Brazilian Chapter of the Harvard Alumni Angels. Hundreds of start-ups evaluated; more than 20 investments made with the deployment of more than R$20million in capital. Continuous coaching for founders and support for start-up development leveraging on the expertise of its members. Successful subsequent rounds of financing completed for a number of investments. Show less



BNP Paribas

• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director – Head of Consumer, Pharma, Agribusiness and Building Materials M&A Advisory LatAm

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  São Paulo Area, Brazil ● Leveraged BNP Pariba’s resources across sectors and geographies to source and close numerous deals generating millions of dollars in revenues for LATAM. ● Spearheaded large cross border, multi-disciplinary teams in new initiative to provide complete client solutions and significantly increase visibility for the BNP Paribas franchise in LATAM. ● Cultivated an extensive network of global corporate and institutional relationships. ● Mentor for younger talents across métiers

• Director – Head of Consumer, Pharma, Agribusiness and Building Materials M&A Advisory Brazil

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

  São Paulo, Brazil ● Responsible for developing the advisory franchise in a highly competitive and volatile economy. ● Sourced and closed multiple landmark transactions in the consumer, pharma, building materials and agribusiness sectors. ● Reinforced the team and the franchise by attracting, coaching and retaining new talent. ● Mentored by Sandrine Ferdane, former CEO of BNP Paribas Brazil.

• VP – M&A Advisory Brazil

  • May 2011 - Dec 2013

  São Paulo, Brazil ● Developed deep expertise in the consumer, pharma and agribusiness sectors. Co-originated numerous mandates to become the go-to advisor for key American and European clients. ● Successfully navigated and executed numerous complex deal executions. ● Built solid client and peer relationships to deliver innovative solutions that surpassed client expectations.



Safra

• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• VP / Senior Associate - Investment Banking

  • Mar 2008 - Apr 2011

  São Paulo Area, Brazil ● Built Safra’s investment banking franchise from the ground as part of the core team of executives. Led the execution of all M&A, private placement and public equity deals, and responsible for all staffing. ● Led the recruiting and coaching of teams on modeling and valuation. Worked closely with legal to achieve proper compliance and executive level reporting standards. ● Selected as a key advisor to the Safra family on private portfolio of investments.



Credit Suisse

• Switzerland
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate - Investment Banking

  • Mar 2007 - Mar 2008

  São Paulo Area, Brazil ● Led teams on the execution of multiple equity offerings, debt issuances, private placements and M&A deals contributing towards the most successful year in the history of Brazil’s equity capital markets. ● Pitched clients, performed financial modeling and valuation, led due diligence teams and negotiated contracts. Marketed deals to American and European investors on roadshows, and oversaw all legal documentation and compliance requirements



Ideal Invest S.A

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pravaler Credito Universitário - Program Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Mar 2007

  São Paulo Area, Brazil Led the launch of Pravaler Credito Universitario program, the first private program offering undergraduate student financing in Brazil. Participated in the program structuring and take-off; member of the credit committee. This program and Ideal Invest later evolved to become the Student Financing arm of Banco Itau S.A.



Johnson & Johnson

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Planning Associate

  • Aug 2004 - Jun 2006

  various locations, USA Product Manager, Ethicon Division ● Increased sales volume of commoditized products amongst strong competition from international manufacturers. Led teams to improve post sales service of key accounts. Increased sales volume and exceeded sales quota by 20%. ● Re-vamped the sales channel for servicing plastic surgery clinics throughout Brazil. Increased channel sales by 15% through revising product pricing strategy and product portfolio offering. ● Spearheaded the division’s initiative… Show more Product Manager, Ethicon Division ● Increased sales volume of commoditized products amongst strong competition from international manufacturers. Led teams to improve post sales service of key accounts. Increased sales volume and exceeded sales quota by 20%. ● Re-vamped the sales channel for servicing plastic surgery clinics throughout Brazil. Increased channel sales by 15% through revising product pricing strategy and product portfolio offering. ● Spearheaded the division’s initiative to manage complex relationships with Health Management Organizations (HMOs). Led the approval of a range of new products in record time, improving sales and strengthening relationships with key accounts Bid Cell Project Leader ● Established a coherent wholesale pricing and channel strategy for competing in the Brazilian market. Led multi-functional teams to identify core franchise needs. Successfully identified and avoided million-dollar losses. Resulting strategy implemented throughout LATAM. Show less

• Equity Research Associate / Analyst

  • Feb 1998 - May 2002

  São Paulo Area, Brazil ● Advised local and international clients on equity investments in the mining, retail & textiles and telecommunications sectors in Brazil and LATAM. ● Interfaced with covered companies’ top management, authored researched reports, performed all modeling and valuation, guided sales force investment calls daily, performed client presentations and road shows. Recognized as the number one Brazil retail team, and the second LATAM Retail Team by I.I. Magazine in 2000 and 2001, and the number… Show more ● Advised local and international clients on equity investments in the mining, retail & textiles and telecommunications sectors in Brazil and LATAM. ● Interfaced with covered companies’ top management, authored researched reports, performed all modeling and valuation, guided sales force investment calls daily, performed client presentations and road shows. Recognized as the number one Brazil retail team, and the second LATAM Retail Team by I.I. Magazine in 2000 and 2001, and the number one Brazil Mining Team by I.I. Magazine in 2000. Show less