Councils, Committes and Board

Mr. Pedro Parente has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Brasília University, 1976. He has 53 years of professional experience, 31 of which as federal civil servant and 22 in the private sector. He was COO of Grupo RBS (2003-2009), CEO of Bunge in Brasil (2010-2014), CEO of Petrobras (2018-2018), CEO of BRF (2018-2019) and senior partner at Private Equity Manager EB Capital (2019-2024). As a federal civil servant, he held several positions in economic ministries, including Executive Secretary of the Ministry of FInance (1995- 1998) and Cabinet Member (1999-2002). A former consultant to the International Monetary Fund and public-sector entities in Brazil, including State Bureaus and the National Constitutional Assembly of 1988. He has extensive experience as a member of private- and public-sector companies’ boards of directors, both as a member and as chairman. It is worth emphasizing, as member: Embraer, Itaipu Binacional, Suzano, BMF&Bovespa, Duratex, Kroton, Prumo, and Continental Grain Company. He also chaired the Boards of Directors of B3, CPFL, Petrobras and BRF. Is currently a member of the Global Board of Syngenta, chairman of the Board of Vast-Infraestrutura, chairman of the Board of EB Capital. Also pro-bono chairman of the Board of Directors of Fundação OSESP, which is responsible for managing the São Paulo Symphony.

Ms. Anna Chaia has a Bachelor of Marketing degree from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), with a post-graduate Business Administration degree from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV). She completed the General Management Program of the Harvard Business School, having been an alumna since 2001, and the corporate Governance Program of Columbia University. She us currently a member of the Retail Committee of Madeira Madeira, an online household goods platform. Since 2019, she has served as a mentor for Endeavor startups in South America, having advised more than 50 companies. She is a member of the Scale-up Panel, which selects potential participant companies for the Acceleration Program. With more than 30 years’ experience, Ms. Anna Chaia was a board member at PuraVida (2020-2022) and Vivara (2019-2024), Samsonite’s CEO for the Mercosur region (2015-2019) and CEO of L’Occitane (2009-2012). She was also formerly with Natura (1997-2004), the Whirlpool Corporation (2004-2006), Swarovski (2007-2009), Unilever (1993-1997) and American Express (1989-1993). Former Director and member of the People and Management Committee of ZAMP (ZAMP3) (holder of the Burger King, Popeyes and Starbucks master franchises in Brazil) in 2020-2023. Independent member of Espaço Laser’s Board of Directors in 2021-2022.

Mr. Alexandre Birman has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from FUMEC at Belo Horizonte and a member of the Owners and President Management Program of the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA. Founder of four brands in the Arezzo&Co Portfolio – Schutz, Alexandre Birman and ALME – Mr. Alexandre Birman has been Arezzo&Co’s CEO since 2013, has over 25 years’ experience in the footwear market, and is responsible for the internationalization of the company’s operations.

Mr. Birman was awarded the 2008 Vivian Infantino Emerging Talent Award; Footwear News Achievement category. He was named “Top 10 Designer 2012” by Footwear News; has been a member of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) since 2013, and has been named FFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of NY) “Designer of The Year” in 2017.

Mr. Roberto Jatahy has a Bachelor of Economics degree from the Rio de Janeiro Catholic University. Co-founded the Animale brand with Ms. Claudia Jatahy in 1991. In 2010, Mr. Roberto Jatahy ran the acquisition process for Animale’s equity stake in Farm, and led the creation of Companhia Grupo de Moda SOMA, where he has been CEO since 2010. In 2020, he led the IPO for Grupo de Moda SOMA, where he is also a Director and member of the Brands Committee. He is the only Brazilian named in the 2023 Business of Fashion listing.

Mr. Edison Ticle has Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and attended the Economics program at Universidade de São Paulo (USP). He has a Master of Economics degree from FGV and and MBA degree in Business Economics from USP. In 2022, he completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) of the Harvard Business School. Mr. Edison Ticle has extensive experience in the financial and business market. His career began in 1999 at BTG Pactual, where he was for six years. He was Senior Portfolio Manager at Constellation Asset Management (2004-2005) and at Black River Gestão de Investimentos (which belongs to Cargill) (2005-2007). In 2007, he joined Banco Safra, where he served as Head Treasurer and Head of the Proprietary Trading area. In February 2009, Edison Ticle joined Minerva Foods, and has been its Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer since April 2010. Mr. Edison Ticle is also currently an independent board member at Grupo Soma – the owner of the Animale and Farm brands; and independent board member at Aeris Energy, the largest manufacturer of wind turbine fans in Latin America, where he let the entire IPO process that the company held in 2020; and and independent board member at the TC Traders Club platform, having led its IPO in 2021. He was also a member of the founding partners team of C6 Bank.

Completed the Owners and President Management Program at Harvard Business School in Boston, USA, and has been an alumnus since 2013. He graduated in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC/SP).
He is a securities manager (CVM), and is the main shareholder, chairman of the board and head of the investment committee of the listed funds of Sequóia Properties S/A., a real estate investment holding company and securities manager. He was CEO of Laboratório Farmasa, having led its merger process with Hypera Pharma in 2008. He was a board member of Hypera Pharma (HYPE3) from 2008 to 2010. He has extensive experience as an investor and board member of several private equity companies. Founder and board member of De Vivo Castro Advogados. Member of the Board of MASP (Museu de Arte de São Paulo – 2014/2024 – 2025/2029.

Ms. Sylvia Leão has a Bachelor of Social Communication Degree and an Executive MBA in Administration from COPPEAD- UFRJ, as well as specialization courses at MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Sloan School of Management, the London Business School, and Fundação Dom Cabral. Ms. Sylvia Leão has been in the retail market for more than 30 years, having served at Walmart Brasil (1995-1999), Grupo Pão de Açúcar (2000-2012) and Carrefour (2015-2018), where she served as VP in the Marketing, Commercial, Operations and Human Resources areas. She was also VP of Marketing and Innovation at BRF (2013-2014). Ms. Sylvia Leão was a member of the Boards of Directors of Vivara (2020-2023), of Grupo Baumgart (2020-2023), of JSL (2022-2024). Ms. Sylvia Leão has been a member of the Board of Directors of RD Saúde (Raia Drogasil) since 2020, where she also heads the People Committee and is a member of the Strategy, Sustainability, and Audit/Risks Committees. She has also been a member of the Board of Directors and the head of the People and Organizational Development Committee of Química Amparo Ltda (YPE) since 2021. Currently a member of the Boards of Directors of Petz and of Grupo Moura Baterias.

Mr. José Ernesto Bolonha has Bachelor, Licensee and Post-Graduate degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from the São Paulo Catholic University (PUC-SP) and Mackenzie University, with extension courses at the Bowling Green State University (Ohio, USA) and University of Kalamazoo (Michigan, USA). Mr. José Ernesto Bolonha is a guest lecturer at FDC – Fundação Dom Cabral for its Shareholder Development (PDA), Leaders Development (PDL) and Board Members Development (PDC) Programs, and a giest lecturer at St. Paul Business School for its BOard Members Training programs. Member of Insper’s Outside Evaluation Commission and of the Bandeirantes School’s “Strategic Innovation Center”, both in São Paulo. Also a guest lecturer at a Université de Geneve, Freie Universität Berlin, São Paulo University and FGV – Fundação Getulio Vargas. Mr. José Ernesto Bolonha has served as a member of the boards of directors of Vivara (2019-2020), Construtora Conx (2018-2024) and Colégio Santa Cruz (1995-2004). Currently chairs the Board of Directors of Arezzo&Co and holds a seat in the Boards of Directors of Almar – Grupo Martins Tribanco, Grupo Cordeiro, Civi-Co. Founder of “Ethos Sharewoods”, in São Paulo.

Mr. Marcel Sapir has a degree in economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC/Rio), with a master’s degree in finance from PUC/Rio. He has extensive professional experience in the field, having held the position of board member of the SOMA Group (2020 to 2024), Tecnisa (since 2020), Profarma Distribuidora de Medicamentos (since 2018), Saraiva Booksellers and Publishers (2012 to 2015), Grupo Dimed (from 2010 to 2016), Ponto Frio (from 2009 to 2010) and H.Stern Joalheiros (2005 to 2008). He is a board member certified by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance.

Mr. Alexandre Birman has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from FUMEC at Belo Horizonte and a member of the Owners and President Management Program of the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA. Founder of four brands in the Arezzo&Co Portfolio – Schutz, Alexandre Birman and ALME – Mr. Alexandre Birman has been Arezzo&Co’s CEO since 2013, has over 25 years’ experience in the footwear market, and is responsible for the internationalization of the company’s operations.

Mr. Birman was awarded the 2008 Vivian Infantino Emerging Talent Award; Footwear News Achievement category. He was named “Top 10 Designer 2012” by Footwear News; has been a member of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) since 2013, and has been named FFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of NY) “Designer of The Year” in 2017.

Mr. Roberto Jatahy has a Bachelor of Economics degree from the Rio de Janeiro Catholic University. Co-founded the Animale brand with Ms. Claudia Jatahy in 1991. In 2010, Mr. Roberto Jatahy ran the acquisition process for Animale’s equity stake in Farm, and led the creation of Companhia Grupo de Moda SOMA, where he has been CEO since 2010. In 2020, he led the IPO for Grupo de Moda SOMA, where he is also a Director and member of the Brands Committee. He is the only Brazilian named in the 2023 Business of Fashion listing.

Mr. Rafael Sachete joined Arezzo&Co in 2004, where he worked, for most of this period, in the Company’s financial and corporate areas. He held the positions of Finance/Treasury Manager and General Manager, leading Finance, Legal, Tax and Accounting of Arezzo&Co. Between 2013 and 2014, he was responsible for the implementation of the SAP system. Rafael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a MBA in Finance from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. Currently he also is Director of ABLAC (Brazilian Association of Artifacts and Footwear Retailers).

Mr Thiago Hering has a Bachelor degree in Law from the São Paulo Catholic University, and worked as a lawer at the Machado Meyer office. More than 15 years ago,  decided to move to the retail sector. Thiago was manager of 10 franchises operations of Hering brand, before assuming as Brands Director in 2018, and later, Executive Director of Operations, a position he held between 2019 and 2021, being responsible for managing the brands and channels of the company. In April 2021, Thiago assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer of Cia. Hering and after the businessess combination with Grupo SOMA and Arezzo&Co, continues as CEO of  Hering business unit.

Mr. Ruy Kameyama has a Bachekor of Economics degree from IBMEC-RJ and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Mr. Ruy Kameyama has extensive experience in the retail and property (shopping malls) industries, mergers and acquisitions, and management of publicly traded companies, having served at BRMalls as CEO (2017-2023), Chief Operations Officer (2008-2017), and M&A Manager (2007). Mr. Ruy Kameyama was also with the new business area at Spoleto Franchising (2005-2006), and with investment bank Dresdner Kleinwort (1998 a 2002). Former member of the Managing Board of Abrasce (Associação Brasileira de Shopping Centers) (2009-2023). Former member of the Board of Directors of Grupo Soma (2023-2024).

Mr. Carlos holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), a master’s degree in Accounting and Actuarial Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Controllership and Accounting at the University of São Paulo (USP). He also holds an MBA in Finance from IBMEC-SP and an MBA in Controllership from USP, in addition to a specialization in Economics Engineering from the Catholic University of Pernambuco (UNICAP-PE). With over 40 years of professional experience, he has held executive roles in companies such as Unibanco, Itaú Unibanco, KPMG, and Diagnósticos da América S.A. He has extensive experience as a member of boards of directors, fiscal councils, audit committees, ethics committees, credit committees, and risk management committees. Currently, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors at LWSA, as well as a member of the Audit Committees of LWSA, Tigre, Tokio Marine Seguradora, Allied Tecnologia, Lojas Quero-Quero, Nibs Participações (Copenhagen), Ebanx, and Fortbras Autopeças. He is also a member of the Fiscal Council at Natura &Co. Mr. Carlos is certified as a board member, fiscal council member, and audit committee member by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC). He is a member of the American Accounting Association (AAA) and IBGC, and a guest professor at the Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Contábeis, Atuariais e Financeiras (Fipecafi) and FIA-USP. Additionally, he is the author and co-author of articles published in national and international books and journals on finance, accounting, governance, regulatory aspects, and auditing.

Ms. Sylvia Leão has a Bachelor of Social Communication Degree and an Executive MBA in Administration from COPPEAD- UFRJ, as well as specialization courses at MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Sloan School of Management, the London Business School, and Fundação Dom Cabral. Ms. Sylvia Leão has been in the retail market for more than 30 years, having served at Walmart Brasil (1995-1999), Grupo Pão de Açúcar (2000-2012) and Carrefour (2015-2018), where she served as VP in the Marketing, Commercial, Operations and Human Resources areas. She was also VP of Marketing and Innovation at BRF (2013-2014). Ms. Sylvia Leão was a member of the Boards of Directors of Vivara (2020-2023), of Grupo Baumgart (2020-2023), of JSL (2022-2024). Ms. Sylvia Leão has been a member of the Board of Directors of RD Saúde (Raia Drogasil) since 2020, where she also heads the People Committee and is a member of the Strategy, Sustainability, and Audit/Risks Committees. She has also been a member of the Board of Directors and the head of the People and Organizational Development Committee of Química Amparo Ltda (YPE) since 2021. Currently a member of the Boards of Directors of Petz and of Grupo Moura Baterias.

Ms. Patricia Regina Verderesi Schindler holds a degree in Business Administration and Finance from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo – PUC/SP, and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She served as Latin America Regional Risk Director and Senior Credit & Risk Analysis Director at Citigroup (2001 to 2008). She was also the Risk Director and Executive Superintendent at Banco Safra (2008 to 2010). Additionally, she acted as Managing Director for Latin America and Canada and Risk Director at J.P. Morgan (2010 to 2020). Ms. Patricia held positions as a board member of MUBE from 2016 to 2021, an independent board member of COSAN in 2020, a member of the Advisory Board of Credit Suisse Group from 2022 to 2023, and a board member of Stone from 2022 to 2024. Currently, Ms. Patricia serves as a member of the Audit Committee at J.P. Morgan, an independent member of the Audit Committee at Raízen, a member of the Fiscal Council of the Tomie Ohtake Institute, and a board member of IAC.

Ms. Anna Chaia has a Bachelor of Marketing degree from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), with a post-graduate Business Administration degree from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV). She completed the General Management Program of the Harvard Business School, having been an alumna since 2001, and the corporate Governance Program of Columbia University. She us currently a member of the Retail Committee of Madeira Madeira, an online household goods platform. Since 2019, she has served as a mentor for Endeavor startups in South America, having advised more than 50 companies. She is a member of the Scale-up Panel, which selects potential participant companies for the Acceleration Program. With more than 30 years’ experience, Ms. Anna Chaia was a board member at PuraVida (2020-2022) and Vivara (2019-2024), Samsonite’s CEO for the Mercosur region (2015-2019) and CEO of L’Occitane (2009-2012). She was also formerly with Natura (1997-2004), the Whirlpool Corporation (2004-2006), Swarovski (2007-2009), Unilever (1993-1997) and American Express (1989-1993). Former Director and member of the People and Management Committee of ZAMP (ZAMP3) (holder of the Burger King, Popeyes and Starbucks master franchises in Brazil) in 2020-2023. Independent member of Espaço Laser’s Board of Directors in 2021-2022.

Mr. Alexandre Birman has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from FUMEC at Belo Horizonte and a member of the Owners and President Management Program of the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA. Founder of four brands in the Arezzo&Co Portfolio – Schutz, Alexandre Birman and ALME – Mr. Alexandre Birman has been Arezzo&Co’s CEO since 2013, has over 25 years’ experience in the footwear market, and is responsible for the internationalization of the company’s operations.

Mr. Birman was awarded the 2008 Vivian Infantino Emerging Talent Award; Footwear News Achievement category. He was named “Top 10 Designer 2012” by Footwear News; has been a member of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) since 2013, and has been named FFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of NY) “Designer of The Year” in 2017.

Mr. Roberto Jatahy has a Bachelor of Economics degree from the Rio de Janeiro Catholic University. Co-founded the Animale brand with Ms. Claudia Jatahy in 1991. In 2010, Mr. Roberto Jatahy ran the acquisition process for Animale’s equity stake in Farm, and led the creation of Companhia Grupo de Moda SOMA, where he has been CEO since 2010. In 2020, he led the IPO for Grupo de Moda SOMA, where he is also a Director and member of the Brands Committee. He is the only Brazilian named in the 2023 Business of Fashion listing.

Mr. Marcel Sapir has a degree in economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC/Rio), with a master’s degree in finance from PUC/Rio. He has extensive professional experience in the field, having held the position of board member of the SOMA Group (2020 to 2024), Tecnisa (since 2020), Profarma Distribuidora de Medicamentos (since 2018), Saraiva Booksellers and Publishers (2012 to 2015), Grupo Dimed (from 2010 to 2016), Ponto Frio (from 2009 to 2010) and H.Stern Joalheiros (2005 to 2008). He is a board member certified by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance.

Mr. Pedro Parente has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Brasília University, 1976. He has 53 years of professional experience, 31 of which as federal civil servant and 22 in the private sector. He was COO of Grupo RBS (2003-2009), CEO of Bunge in Brasil (2010-2014), CEO of Petrobras (2018-2018), CEO of BRF (2018-2019) and senior partner at Private Equity Manager EB Capital (2019-2024). As a federal civil servant, he held several positions in economic ministries, including Executive Secretary of the Ministry of FInance (1995- 1998) and Cabinet Member (1999-2002). A former consultant to the International Monetary Fund and public-sector entities in Brazil, including State Bureaus and the National Constitutional Assembly of 1988. He has extensive experience as a member of private- and public-sector companies’ boards of directors, both as a member and as chairman. It is worth emphasizing, as member: Embraer, Itaipu Binacional, Suzano, BMF&Bovespa, Duratex, Kroton, Prumo, and Continental Grain Company. He also chaired the Boards of Directors of B3, CPFL, Petrobras and BRF. Is currently a member of the Global Board of Syngenta, chairman of the Board of Vast-Infraestrutura, chairman of the Board of EB Capital. Also pro-bono chairman of the Board of Directors of Fundação OSESP, which is responsible for managing the São Paulo Symphony.

Mr. José Ernesto Bolonha has Bachelor, Licensee and Post-Graduate degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from the São Paulo Catholic University (PUC-SP) and Mackenzie University, with extension courses at the Bowling Green State University (Ohio, USA) and University of Kalamazoo (Michigan, USA). Mr. José Ernesto Bolonha is a guest lecturer at FDC – Fundação Dom Cabral for its Shareholder Development (PDA), Leaders Development (PDL) and Board Members Development (PDC) Programs, and a giest lecturer at St. Paul Business School for its BOard Members Training programs. Member of Insper’s Outside Evaluation Commission and of the Bandeirantes School’s “Strategic Innovation Center”, both in São Paulo. Also a guest lecturer at a Université de Geneve, Freie Universität Berlin, São Paulo University and FGV – Fundação Getulio Vargas. Mr. José Ernesto Bolonha has served as a member of the boards of directors of Vivara (2019-2020), Construtora Conx (2018-2024) and Colégio Santa Cruz (1995-2004). Currently chairs the Board of Directors of Arezzo&Co and holds a seat in the Boards of Directors of Almar – Grupo Martins Tribanco, Grupo Cordeiro, Civi-Co. Founder of “Ethos Sharewoods”, in São Paulo.

Mr. Pedro Parente has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Brasília University, 1976. He has 53 years of professional experience, 31 of which as federal civil servant and 22 in the private sector. He was COO of Grupo RBS (2003-2009), CEO of Bunge in Brasil (2010-2014), CEO of Petrobras (2018-2018), CEO of BRF (2018-2019) and senior partner at Private Equity Manager EB Capital (2019-2024). As a federal civil servant, he held several positions in economic ministries, including Executive Secretary of the Ministry of FInance (1995- 1998) and Cabinet Member (1999-2002). A former consultant to the International Monetary Fund and public-sector entities in Brazil, including State Bureaus and the National Constitutional Assembly of 1988. He has extensive experience as a member of private- and public-sector companies’ boards of directors, both as a member and as chairman. It is worth emphasizing, as member: Embraer, Itaipu Binacional, Suzano, BMF&Bovespa, Duratex, Kroton, Prumo, and Continental Grain Company. He also chaired the Boards of Directors of B3, CPFL, Petrobras and BRF. Is currently a member of the Global Board of Syngenta, chairman of the Board of Vast-Infraestrutura, chairman of the Board of EB Capital. Also pro-bono chairman of the Board of Directors of Fundação OSESP, which is responsible for managing the São Paulo Symphony.

Ms. Sylvia Leão has a Bachelor of Social Communication Degree and an Executive MBA in Administration from COPPEAD- UFRJ, as well as specialization courses at MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Sloan School of Management, the London Business School, and Fundação Dom Cabral. Ms. Sylvia Leão has been in the retail market for more than 30 years, having served at Walmart Brasil (1995-1999), Grupo Pão de Açúcar (2000-2012) and Carrefour (2015-2018), where she served as VP in the Marketing, Commercial, Operations and Human Resources areas. She was also VP of Marketing and Innovation at BRF (2013-2014). Ms. Sylvia Leão was a member of the Boards of Directors of Vivara (2020-2023), of Grupo Baumgart (2020-2023), of JSL (2022-2024). Ms. Sylvia Leão has been a member of the Board of Directors of RD Saúde (Raia Drogasil) since 2020, where she also heads the People Committee and is a member of the Strategy, Sustainability, and Audit/Risks Committees. She has also been a member of the Board of Directors and the head of the People and Organizational Development Committee of Química Amparo Ltda (YPE) since 2021. Currently a member of the Boards of Directors of Petz and of Grupo Moura Baterias.

Mr. Alexandre Birman has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from FUMEC at Belo Horizonte and a member of the Owners and President Management Program of the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA. Founder of four brands in the Arezzo&Co Portfolio – Schutz, Alexandre Birman and ALME – Mr. Alexandre Birman has been Arezzo&Co’s CEO since 2013, has over 25 years’ experience in the footwear market, and is responsible for the internationalization of the company’s operations.

Mr. Birman was awarded the 2008 Vivian Infantino Emerging Talent Award; Footwear News Achievement category. He was named “Top 10 Designer 2012” by Footwear News; has been a member of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) since 2013, and has been named FFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of NY) “Designer of The Year” in 2017.

Mr. Roberto Jatahy has a Bachelor of Economics degree from the Rio de Janeiro Catholic University. Co-founded the Animale brand with Ms. Claudia Jatahy in 1991. In 2010, Mr. Roberto Jatahy ran the acquisition process for Animale’s equity stake in Farm, and led the creation of Companhia Grupo de Moda SOMA, where he has been CEO since 2010. In 2020, he led the IPO for Grupo de Moda SOMA, where he is also a Director and member of the Brands Committee. He is the only Brazilian named in the 2023 Business of Fashion listing.