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Business Forum Leaders in Brazil
SERGIO DAMIANI
With almost 20 years of market experience, being the last 15 years in leadership positions in family, multinational and own…
SERGIO DAMIANI
MURILO HADDAD
Murilo has 30 years of professional experience in the area of training and people management and corporate auditing. He started…
MURILO HADDAD
GLAUCO SANT’ANNA
Experienced Executive, with a solid career in strategic positions that require a holistic view to conduct business. Graduated in Mechanical…
GLAUCO SANT’ANNA
DANIEL BARRAGÁN
Over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry in Argentina and Brazil, in Human Resources Management and Quality Management…
DANIEL BARRAGÁN
ELIZEU BUENO
With 18 years of professional experience, developed in medium and large refrigeration and air conditioning companies operating throughout the national…
ELIZEU BUENO
FÁBIO DUDUS
Being an entrepreneur for 30+ years gave me the clarity to focus on what matters most. With ventures experiences in…
FÁBIO DUDUS
DIOVANI ANGELLI
Entrepreneur for over 20 years in the sports and leisure segments, having worked and developed several sales channels (wholesale, retail,…
DIOVANI ANGELLI
PIERRE PERENSIN
Writer, Bachelor of Theology, Master, Business and Executive Coach and Behavioral Analyst. Pierre Perensin has solid experience as a public…
PIERRE PERENSIN
NANDO VALENTE
Creative and experienced entrepreneur, graduated in Mechatronics Engineering and MBA from Coppead institute. Nando Valente has actively participated in the…
NANDO VALENTE
Creative and experienced entrepreneur, graduated in Mechatronics Engineering and MBA from Coppead institute. Nando Valente has actively participated in the creation of highly successful national and international companies, from the initial conception of the project, through the hiring of the team and specification of processes, to the full development of the business in a profitable form, both in the infrastructure and industrial segment and in the world of services and digital startups. Inventiveness and resilience are important marks that highlight the work of this professional with more than 25 years of experience.
FERNANDO DE OLIVEIRA
Creative and experienced entrepreneur, graduated in Mechatronics Engineering and MBA from Coppead institute. Nando Valente has actively participated in the…
FERNANDO DE OLIVEIRA
Creative and experienced entrepreneur, graduated in Mechatronics Engineering and MBA from Coppead institute. Nando Valente has actively participated in the creation of highly successful national and international companies, from the initial conception of the project, through the hiring of the team and specification of processes, to the full development of the business in a profitable form, both in the infrastructure and industrial segment and in the world of services and digital startups. Inventiveness and resilience are important marks that highlight the work of this professional with more than 25 years of experience.
CARLOS ESAU
Executive with 20 years of solid professional experience, in supervision, management and direction positions, in several national companies. Master in…
CARLOS ESAU
Executive with 20 years of solid professional experience, in supervision, management and direction positions, in several national companies. Master in regional development having acted as an executive of a business association that established the strategic agenda for 20 years in the region of Santa Cruz do Sul/RS. Graduated in Business Management / Marketing in the USA. Specialized in strategic planning, marketing and people management. In the last decade, Carlos has worked as a mentor and trainer of teams and leaders for high performance, being a founding partner of Carlos Esau Mentoring. In the Christian/ministerial field, he is a graduate of ETM – Ministerial Training School and Haggai Institute – Singapore, acting as a regular guest lecturer at the Haggai training center in Hawaii,and as the state representative of Haggai Brazil. He has a strong background and experience with new business development, innovation, administrative and commercial areas, mid-sized and family companies. Certified by John Maxwell – USA, acts as a speaker, trainer and coach for leaders and executives adopting the knowledge and content base of John Maxwell Team in constant evolution. Fluent in English and with good ability in German and Spanish. At the local church he contributes in the areas of “Couples Ministries”, “Youth Ministries” and teaching/training of ministry leaders and small groups. Married, 2 children.
ANISIO ROMANINI
Anisio holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting, a Bachelor degree in Theology, and a post-grad degree in Business. Worked for…
ANISIO ROMANINI
Anisio holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting, a Bachelor degree in Theology, and a post-grad degree in Business.
Worked for 18 years at Unilever, where he held different positions such as: Sales Supervisor, District Manager, and Southern Regional Manager of one of the divisions of this multinational. He attended countless courses and training courses focused on leadership and business management.
Later, he founded a sportswear factory, with sportswear stores in Paraná and Santa Catarina, where he worked for 25 years. He was also a partner and director of PolloShop Company, working in the Shopping Center industry, with four malls in Curitiba. At PolloShop he held the positions of Commercial Director, Unit Director and CEO for 30 years.
During his entire career, he always had a strong performance in directing, training, and stimulating people to reach their goals and objectives.
MAURO GAMBOA
Business entrepreneur in the area of Information Technology – Business Intelligence, with over 30 years of professional experience, working with…
MAURO GAMBOA
Business entrepreneur in the area of Information Technology – Business Intelligence, with over 30 years of professional experience, working with people management and projects for technological innovation. The several years in the consulting business provided a solid experience sedimented through the performance in numerous companies of various sizes, performing activities from commercialization to project management, in Brazil and Latin America. Most of these activities were performed in agribusiness companies focused on the production, transformation, and distribution of animal protein. With fluent Spanish and intermediate English, he graduated in business administration and theology, and is currently working on his master's degree. Disciple of Christ, serving as a pastor since 2006.
ANDERSON BENTO
Anderson holds a Marketing and Advertising degree, currently finishing an MBA in Strategic Business Administration. He has 20 years of…
ANDERSON BENTO
Anderson holds a Marketing and Advertising degree, currently finishing an MBA in Strategic Business Administration. He has 20 years of professional experience developed in companies in the communication and food industry. He has worked in the audiovisual content production, sales, and management sector. He started his career at a TV station and worked for approximately 10 years in this industry, becoming an entrepreneur later on. He does volunteer work at his local church, where he serves in family, men, and entrepreneurs ministries. Together with his wife Gisele, he lectures at events for couples and families. He is Gabriely’s father and loves being with his family and friends to enjoy good times. He is motivated to equip and inspire Executives and Entrepreneurs to build purposefulness businesses.
GIOVANI FACHINI
Giovani has over 35 years of professional experience in the public and private sector. He served as an Officer of…
GIOVANI FACHINI
Giovani has over 35 years of professional experience in the public and private sector. He served as an Officer of the Military Police of Santa Catarina for three decades and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Since then, he has specialized in the commercial, sales and marketing areas, and he is currently a partner in a Mediation and Arbitration Company in Joinville-SC. He has always acted in several strategic, tactical, and pedagogical roles. He holds a Bachelor of Law degree, a postgraduate degree in Public Security and a degree in Theology. He has deep knowledge of various dispute resolution techniques. Giovani’s main skill is to act as a conflict pacifier. He is also a facilitator of Non-Violent Communication (CNV), Mediation and Negotiation.
TARCÍSIO LOFFI
Tarcisio holds a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences degree and has been an entrepreneur in this segment for 29 years. Has…
TARCÍSIO LOFFI
Tarcisio holds a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences degree and has been an entrepreneur in this segment for 29 years. Has experience as a Business Consultant and Advisor, Judicial and Extrajudicial Accounting Expert and Master Coach. In addition to being a theologian, Tarcisio is an Auxiliary Pastor and Leader of the Entrepreneurs’ Ministry at Jardim de Deus Evangelical Church. He is currently Vice President of ACJ – Associação Cristã Joinvillense. As a Coach, his work focus in on restoration and wedding counseling. Member of AdHoNEP – Associação de Homens de Negócio do Evangelho Pleno [Gospel Business Men Association], Where he has served as President, Vice President and Director of Partners. His greatest passion is to be useful so that lives are changed and renewed for the ministry of Jesus Christ.
VALDNEI OLIVEIRA
Administrator, specialized in Health and Education Business Services, with over 35 years of experience in the professional market in the…
VALDNEI OLIVEIRA
Administrator, specialized in Health and Education Business Services, with over 35 years of experience in the professional market in the Financial, Educational and Healthcare segments. In his professional trajectory, he was the General Manager of Dr. Gordon Presbyterian Hospital, and Senior Manager of the Alphaville/Tamboré campus of Mackenzie Presbyterian Institute. In the financial market, he worked as a Human Resources Manager at GE Capital Bank (General Electric Group), and as Senior Financial Planning and Control Coordinator at Lloyds TSB Bank Plc. He was also a professor and consultant at Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial (Senac-SP), in management and business area courses. Recently he had the opportunity to operate, by designation, in strategic positions in the Federal Government at the Secretary of Regulation and Supervision of Higher Education and INEP, both part of the Ministry of Education.
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