15/09 • 2026
WTC São Paulo
7th Experience is pleased to announce the TOP 50 Outstanding Executives in Legal and Compliance – a program that recognizes the legal leaders who have excelled in the last 12 months for their strategic performance, organizational impact, and contribution to the evolution of the field.
The initiative honors executives who have taken on increasingly versatile roles, with performance that goes beyond traditional legal matters, driving innovation, engagement, and organizational culture.
Recognized professionals are selected by experts, industry peers, and through direct applications, all with track records demonstrating concrete results, influence, and leadership within the corporate legal ecosystem.
The finalists will be honored at the Corporate Legal Executive Summit 2026.
Leaders who expand their impact within organizations evolve and drive strategies that generate exponential growth.
Executives who keep up with consumer changes and lead transformations, shaping trends and influencing strategic decisions.
Professionals who translate strategies into results, such as revenue growth, process optimization, higher conversion rates, and increased customer loyalty.
Executives who build high-performing teams and prepare the next generation of professionals for a digital and data-driven environment.
Leaders who challenge the conventional, test new approaches, explore automation, personalization, and new acquisition and retention models.
With over 15 years of experience in consumer goods companies, strategically acting as a business partner and with a business-oriented vision in multinational environments.
Legal executive with solid experience in global companies, acting as a strategic business partner in decision-making.
Possesses strong people management skills and the ability to develop high-performance teams. Works are data-driven and focused on using technology to generate efficiency and innovation in the legal field.
It combines strategic vision with practical execution, contributing directly to the organization's sustainable results.
Alfredo Santana holds degrees in Law and Philosophy, an MBA in Business Law from FGV, and an MBA in Strategic Business Management from IBMEC.
He has 30 years of experience in the sector and is currently the Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs Director of the Volvo Group Latin America.
Ana Carolina Pescarmona is Senior Legal Director for Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa at Coty, with over 20 years of experience as an in-house lawyer at multinational companies in the FMCG and OTC sectors.
Possesses a generalist profile and a strong business acumen, with comprehensive experience in corporate law, contracts, intellectual property, competition law, privacy, compliance, consumer law, and M&A. Throughout his career, he has consolidated experience in leading strategic projects, managing litigation, and providing legal support to areas such as Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs.
She is recognized for her close involvement with the business, focus on results, and ability to develop and lead high-performance teams. She is actively involved in trade associations, serving as president of the ABA Legal Committee and a member of the CONAR board, in addition to being part of relevant compliance initiatives.
A graduate of PUC-SP, she holds an Executive MBA and international training from Suffolk University/Boston, MA.
Ana Luiza Peroni is a senior legal executive with a solid track record in Business Law, with over 27 years of experience in medium to large-sized companies. She provides strategic leadership to legal departments, aligning legal security with business objectives.
He has extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, corporate governance, and risk mitigation.
She is recognized for her close collaboration with operational areas, contributing to high-impact business decisions. She is part of the leadership team at Grupo Brasanitas, serving as Legal Superintendent, leading projects focused on innovation, efficiency, and organizational transformation.
She has a strong track record in complex negotiations, labor relations, and corporate liability management. She advocates for a modern legal approach, focused on results and value creation for organizations. Her work combines strategic vision, humanized leadership, and technical excellence.
Holds a Law degree from São Judas Tadeu University; Postgraduate degree in Business Law from São Judas Tadeu University; Postgraduate degree in Strategic Business Management from Mackenzie University.
Certified in Contract Law by Harvard University; Certified in Design Thinking and Scrum Methodology; and Professor of Financial Management for Legal Departments at #Conectese – Prime Educacional.
Andrea Garcia is VP of Legal, Patents and Compliance at Bayer Brazil, where she also serves as Compliance Director and leads Licensing to Operate (LTO) efforts for the company's three business divisions.
With over 25 years of experience, she has a solid track record in regulatory affairs, intellectual property, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and business strategy. She joined Bayer in 1999 as an intern. She holds a law degree from PUC, a master's degree from FGV, and an Executive MBA from Washington University.
Anna Dutra is the Legal Director at Avenue, a leading cross-border investment brokerage that connects Brazilian investors to the United States financial market.
A graduate in Law from PUC-RJ, she consolidated her career working for over 12 years at the law firm BMA Advogados and, subsequently, structured and led complex legal areas as General Counsel at Grupo Brasil Plural (Genial) and at the asset management firm Prisma Capital. With more than two decades of experience, Anna is a specialist in corporate law, capital markets, and national and international financial regulation.
Currently, she leads the legal strategy and cross-border regulatory challenges.
Brenda Felicia has experience in the areas of corporate governance, compliance, auditing, internal controls, and strategic committees.
Holding a degree in Accounting Sciences with international specialization in anti-corruption from institutions in Europe and the USA, she possesses global certification.Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional(CCEP-I). After 16 years at EY — including senior management positions and expatriation in the United States —, she migrated to the corporate environment in the last 5 years.
Currently, she leads Compliance Latam at AngloGold Ashanti, a global mining company subject to legislation such as the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act. In this position, she works in direct interface with other Directorates and Audit, Risk and ESG committees, coordinating actions with various business areas to align processes, mitigate risks and implement systems that strengthen the company's governance and ethical culture.
Daniel Moreira is an executive in the areas of Legal, Compliance and Corporate Governance, with a distinguished track record in structuring ethical and sustainable business environments aligned with best governance practices.
With extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing strategic issues, he combines business acumen, risk management, and strong institutional articulation skills. Throughout his career, he has contributed to strengthening the culture of integrity, mitigating corporate risks, and building governance models capable of sustaining organizational growth. His performance stands out for his ability to transform regulatory and institutional challenges into opportunities for value creation and sustainable development..
Senior Legal and Government Relations Director of the Carrefour Group in Brazil, with over 16 years of experience in the retail sector.
Leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for strategic and mass litigation, regulatory areas, and institutional relations, focusing on governance, efficiency, and generating value for the business.
It acts as a strategic partner in decision-making, developing preventative solutions, simplifying processes, and driving the adoption of technology and innovation, always aligned with the company's objectives and purpose.
Deise is a legal executive whose career has been developed primarily in the corporate environment, acting as a strategic business partner and leader of organizational transformation.
With experience in globally operating companies, she has participated in international leadership development programs, including the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) and Next Generation.
It is recognized for connecting legal strategy, governance, and business results, contributing to strengthening the role of legal as a value generator for organizations.
He also works as a speaker on topics related to leadership, performance, and strategic positioning of the legal field.
Executive with a solid track record in Corporate Governance, with a distinguished performance in Risk, Compliance and Legal, built over more than 25 years in complex and highly regulated organizations.
Recognized for its business acumen, it combines strategic thinking and a long-term perspective to transform regulatory challenges into opportunities for value creation and institutional sustainability.
A mother of two girls, she understands learning as a continuous and intentional journey, and is passionate about courses, ideas, and books that broaden perspectives and contribute to the development of a critical and open-minded approach to new things.
Executive in Legal, Compliance and Governance, with over 25 years of experience in large companies in the service, food and beverage and private equity-invested environments sectors (Casa do Pão de Queijo, Delly's Food Service), with strategic involvement with senior leadership, Boards of Directors and Executive Committees.
Experience in leading corporate governance initiatives, risk management, compliance, corporate reorganizations, and business transformation, always focused on value creation, business sustainability, and responsible growth.
He moves with ease through various areas of law, such as corporate, labor, tax, obligations, real estate, regulatory, environmental, and compliance.
Bachelor of Laws from Braz Cubas University (UBC) in Mogi das Cruzes/SP. Postgraduate degree in "Law of Obligations and Contracts" from PUC/SP and in "Corporate Law" from FGV/Law. Completed an extension course in Compliance at FIA Business School/SP.
Head of the Legal Department of the hydropower division at the ANDRITZ Group in Brazil and Advisor to the Arbitration and Mediation Center of AMCHAM, she has over 21 years of experience in the legal field.
Throughout his career, he has developed a solid track record in highly complex contracts, including EPC, consortia, and FIDIC models. He specializes in conducting strategic negotiations and managing contractual risks in large-scale projects.
He also has extensive experience in complex litigation and arbitration, with a strong focus on technical and multidisciplinary disputes.
Recognized for her strategic vision and leadership skills, she works at the interface between technical and legal areas in highly challenging environments.
Fernanda Santos holds a law degree from the Federal University of Uberlândia, a postgraduate degree in Tax Law from IBET, an MBA in Administration and Corporate Law from FGV, an Executive LLM in Business Law from CEU Law School, and a Foundations for Business Leadership certificate from IMD Switzerland.
He began his career at Grupo Algar in 1991 in the accounting area, moving through the tax, strategic contracts, and M&A negotiation areas. He currently holds the position of Head of Legal at Grupo Algar.
Lawyer, speaker, consultant and author of the book "Compliance in Football".
Specialist in Compliance, Anti-Corruption Law and Control of Public Administration from FDV and certified in Regulatory Compliance by the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he serves as Compliance Officer for Clube Atlético Mineiro and is President of the Ethics Council of CBTri.
He was President of the Compliance Committee of the OAB/ES (Brazilian Bar Association of Espírito Santo) and Undersecretary of Internal Control and Auditing for the Municipality of Vitória.
Recognized as one of the Most Admired Executives in Companies in the Compliance on Top 2025 and a finalist in the Rising Stars Category of the Excellence in Compliance Awards 2026.
Legal executive specializing in financial regulation, payments, and technology, with a consolidated track record in the fintech, payments, and digital platform markets.
Currently, she holds the position of Global Payments Counsel at one of the world's largest technology companies, where she leads the legal and regulatory front for payments and financial services in Brazil and Mexico.
She has previously worked at MercadoLivre, Ambev, and EBANX.
Gabriela Castelo Branco is Head of Compliance LATAM at Syngenta, responsible for leading the regional strategy of ethics and integrity as a pillar of the business.
With over 20 years of experience in multinational companies, 13 of which have been dedicated to Compliance, she is a benchmark in the implementation and transformation of Compliance programs.
With a legal background and experience at Pirelli and Solvay, he holds an MBA (USP/ESALQ), CPC-A certification (FGV), specialization from Insper, and a postgraduate degree from FGV.
A lawyer graduated from PUC/SP, she holds an LL.M. in American Law from...Boston University School of Lawand an Executive MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management from FGV.
Certified as CCEP-I (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional – International), member of the OAB/SP, of the SCCE (Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics) and the Compliance Committee of IASP (São Paulo Lawyers Institute).
She has worked for Nokia since 2016, currently holding the position of Regional Compliance Counsel, Americas. Since 2013, she has given lectures on Compliance in Brazil and Europe and is a professor.freelancerfrom the Intensive Anti-Corruption Compliance Course at LEC – Legal, Ethics & Compliance.
He has a series of 3 articles on the Brazilian Anti-Corruption Law published in online editions of the American magazine ACC Docket.
Since 2019, she has been part of the LEC's 'Compliance Mastermind' Program, through which she has authored/co-authored a total of 6 articles published in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th volumes of the Compliance Mastermind Collection, which include topics such as harassment,stalking,bullying(including thecyberbullying), compliance certifications (internal and external), ethical reflections in the digital age, and humanized risk management.
Guilherme Lippel is a legal executive with extensive experience in corporate environments across various sectors, acting as a strategic business partner.
His performance combines business acumen, leadership, and a focus on innovation, contributing to sustainable growth and value creation in the organizations where he works.
Lawyer with over 20 years of experience in large multinational companies operating in the logistics and information technology markets.
Director responsible for legal, regulatory, insurance, and data protection matters at Samsung SDS for Latin America and Miami..
Gustavo Leal is a C-level legal executive, consultant, and MBA professor with over three decades of experience working in large companies and law firms.
An expert in corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and legal transformation, she has led strategic areas with a direct impact on value creation and strengthening corporate governance.
Currently, he is a member of the Legal Department and the Board of Abrappe, is associated with IBGC, and is dedicated to the development of executives and the dissemination of best practices in governance, innovation, and artificial intelligence applied to law.
Hugo Cruz Maestri is Head of Legal at A.P. Möller Maersk for the East Coast of South America, leading the legal strategy of one of the world's largest transportation and logistics companies.
He has over 20 years of experience in multinational companies, with a distinguished track record in corporate law, maritime law and international logistics, risk management, compliance, and complex operations.
Throughout his career, he has led high-performing legal teams and spearheaded strategic projects, including M&As, infrastructure investments, and the management of high-profile litigation.
He was recognized as "In-house Lawyer of the Year – Brazil 2025" by The Legal 500 and listed among the country's leading legal professionals, combining solid business acumen with technical excellence, value creation, and people-oriented leadership.
His performance is marked by the ability to transform legal challenges into strategic solutions that drive sustainable growth and corporate governance..
Isabella Vilhena is the Legal Manager at LATAM Airlines Brazil, responsible for the areas of Contracts, Civil Law, Competition Law, Alliances, and Fleet Management.
An expert in the aviation sector, she possesses solid experience in complex contracts, regulatory law, aircraft leasing and financing, accumulating over 14 years of experience in law firms and corporate legal departments.
He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Aviation Law from McGill University (Montreal, Canada), an Executive MBA in Business Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-Rio), and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF).
Currently, she is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Business Management at Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC). She was recognized by The Legal 500 as "In-House Rising Star of the Year" in 2025 and by The Latin American Lawyer as "In-House Counsel of the Year – Travel & Tourism" in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
She has also been part of The Legal 500's GC Powerlist since 2023, having been included in the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 editions.
Isabella is a member of the Aeronautical Law Commission of the OAB/SP (São Paulo Bar Association), the Brazilian Association of Aeronautical and Space Law (SBDA), and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Brazil.
In addition, she serves as an advisor for WILL – Women in Leadership Latin America.
Holding undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business Administration and Law, he has built a career spanning over 45 years dedicated to the field of Human Resources.
She began her career at Grupo Suzano and, after leading the Personnel Administration area at the multinational Stanley Home, took on the challenge of joining Grupo Protege, where she has worked for 35 years. Currently, leading the Human Resources and Legal areas, her commitment is to transform corporate strategies into projects that generate value for the business and, above all, promote the appreciation of people.
Júlia Castelo Branco da Rocha is the Legal and Compliance Director at Hashdex, a pioneering global digital asset manager, where she leads the legal and compliance areas in operations in Brazil, the United States, Europe, and the Cayman Islands.
Leading the global product launch, he oversaw the approval and listing of 9 ETFs in Brazil, one of the first spot Bitcoin ETFs, and the first US crypto-asset index ETF, in addition to structuring the European ETP program.
He directly participates in regulatory discussions with the SEC Crypto Task Force, the CVM (Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission), the Ministry of Finance, ANBIMA (Brazilian Association of Financial and Capital Market Entities), and B3 (Brazilian Stock Exchange).
Prior to Hashdex, he worked in capital markets and M&A at Davis Polk & Wardwell (New York) and Stocche Forbes. He holds an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, and from FGV-Rio, and is registered with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-RJ) and the New York Bar.
Juliana Lauro has been the Legal, Compliance, and Data Protection Director at Porsche Brazil since 2016, where she leads the legal, compliance, and privacy areas, acting as Compliance Officer and DPO.
She is responsible for legal counsel, playing a key role in managing strategic contracts and legal and regulatory risks. Previously, she was Legal and Compliance Manager at Burberry for Brazil and Latin America, and a senior lawyer at Schneider Electric and Bayer.
She holds an MBA in Luxury Management from FAAP, with supplementary training in Compliance from Insper.
She is fluent in English and Spanish and is a leading legal expert in the automotive and luxury sectors, with recognized expertise in corporate governance, integrity programs, and compliance with the LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law).
Juliana Fanela serves as Associate Legal Director for Latin America and Canada at Abbott, leading strategic initiatives in litigation, contracts, and labor relations.
With a strong business focus, it is recognized for transforming the legal department into an active partner in decision-making and risk management in regulated and multicultural environments.
He has spearheaded initiatives focused on efficiency, innovation, and global alignment of the legal function. His leadership combines technical excellence, strategic vision, and execution capabilities.
It stands out for promoting the role of legal counsel as a catalyst for value creation in organizations.
Karine Rodrigues Mattos Bessa holds a degree in Law from the University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR) and is pursuing a Master's degree in Law and Conflict Management.
Holds a specialization in Consumer Law, an LLM in Business Law, and certification from the Dom Cabral Foundation's Board Member Development Program.
He joined Banco do Nordeste do Brasil (BNB) in 2006 through a competitive examination for lawyers, developing his career in the Legal Department.
He has worked in various organizational components, bringing with him technical and management experience in both litigation and consulting roles.
Larissa Ordoñez is a legal executive with over 25 years of experience in multinational companies, currently serving as Legal, Compliance, and Data Privacy Director for Latin America.
It has a strong strategic presence with senior leadership and boards, and is a benchmark as a business partner in corporate decision-making.
Throughout his career, he has led projects involving organizational transformation, M&A, restructuring, and standardization of regional legal operations.
Specialist in corporate law, complex contracts, and data protection (LGPD/GDPR), with a focus on risk mitigation and governance.
It stands out for implementing efficiency and innovation initiatives, including the use of technology and artificial intelligence in legal operations, having won awards at Fenalaw.
She is also a postgraduate professor at PUC-SP, contributing to the training and development of professionals in the legal sector.
A legal executive with over 20 years of multinational experience, he is the Legal and Compliance Director for Latin America and Global DPO at Hexion.
He led high-impact litigation and M&A transactions, with a strategic focus on tax matters, positioning himself as a true business enabler.
Served as interim VP/General Manager for Latin America (full P&L), combining legal acumen and business strategy. A pioneer in legal innovation, he leads global initiatives in the implementation of generative AI, agent creation, and AI governance.
The President of ABRAF and Executive Director of the Corporate Lawyers Commission of the OAB/PR (Brazilian Bar Association of Paraná) argues that executives must transform regulatory complexity into a competitive advantage.
Maria Madalena PorangabaShe is the Head of Legal at the Chamber of Electric Energy Commercialization (CCEE), where she leads the organization's legal activities and works on strategic issues related to governance, regulation, litigation, risk management, and market security. With over 20 years of experience, she develops her work at the interface between law, regulation, and risk management in infrastructure sectors.
Holds a Master's degree in Procedural Law from the University of São Paulo (USP) and is a specialist in Energy, Oil and Gas Law. Chairs the Energy Committee of the São Paulo Lawyers Institute (IASP). Currently part of the Legal 500's GC Powerlist Brazil 2026 and was a finalist for the Women Awards 2025 in the In-house – Energy category.
Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to strengthening governance and building institutional solutions for complex challenges in the electricity sector, combining legal certainty, predictability, and market confidence. His work is guided by a strategic and business-oriented vision, contributing to the modernization of processes, the improvement of the regulatory environment, and the development of new solutions and opportunities for the sector.
Marcelo Pratini is the Legal and Compliance Director of the Elfa Group, with over 15 years of experience in corporate governance, compliance, M&A, capital markets, and restructurings.
Integrates legal matters into business strategy, focusing on innovation and risk management. Under his leadership, the company achieved ISO 37001 certification, the Pro-Ethics award, and other awards in law and compliance.
He is recognized for conducting complex negotiations in regulated environments.
Marco Antonio de Souza Fortes Filho is a lawyer and legal manager with over 15 years of experience in large companies across diverse sectors — fitness (Smart Fit Group), retail (Pão de Açúcar Group, Leroy Merlin, Ri Happy and Lojas União 1a99) and construction and real estate development (OAS Empreendimentos) —, which gives him a cross-functional perspective and the ability to adapt to complex regulatory and operational environments.
Associated with the Instituto Jurídico Sem Gravata (Legal Institute Without Ties) since 2024. Co-author of the book "10 Years of Legal Management Without Ties". Currently works as Legal Director at Grupo Smart Fit, the largest gym chain in Latin America.
Matthew Arrowde Lima Xavier Cançado is Vice President of Audit and Compliance for South America at Stellantis, with over 20 years of experience in internal audit and compliance in various countries.
He holds a law degree from FUMEC University and an MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).
Miano Cociolito Sobrinho has been the Legal Director of the Casas Bahia Group since October 2024, leading the Group's Corporate Legal Department, with a strategic role alongside Senior Management and direct involvement in the business's priority agenda.
Leading the area, he spearheaded a structural and cultural transformation of the Legal Department, repositioning it as a driver of value and efficiency, with the implementation of a data-driven governance, risk management, and performance model, as well as technological modernization and the adoption of automation and AI. His contribution adds to the company's turnaround process, acting as an executive partner in supporting critical decisions and building high-performance teams.
With over 21 years of experience, he has built a solid career in large companies, having served as General Manager of Legal Litigation at Gerdau and Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), where he led large-scale legal teams and operations in the areas of Civil, Criminal, Labor, Debt Recovery, Environmental, Mining and Regulatory law.
He also served as an advisor to the Ethics and Discipline Tribunal of the OAB SP (São Paulo Bar Association). He holds a law degree, with specializations in Contract Law and Labor Law, an Executive MBA in Law (Management and Business Law), and an MBA in Value Investing.
I am currently the Head of Legal at Livelo. I hold a law degree from PUC-SP, specializing in Tax Law and Banking Contracts, and have 34 years of experience in the corporate environment of large companies.
I built my career in banks, credit card companies, and loyalty program firms, always working closely with the business areas. I work collaboratively, connecting the legal department to the company's strategies.
I have a strong interest in innovation and technology, leading initiatives that make the legal field more agile and efficient. I seek to simplify complex topics and translate legal concepts in a clear and practical way.
I believe in a modern, strategic legal department that is increasingly integrated with the company's growth.
Norma Mosic is the Head of Legal at Grupo Pandurata (Bauducco), where she strategically connects business, governance, and risk management. Leading the transformation of the Legal Department, she heads initiatives in Legal Operations, liability prevention, contracts, consumer law, litigation, and provides support to senior management and the Advisory Board.
Their work is characterized by building pragmatic legal solutions, maintaining a close relationship with the business, and striving for a legal department that is increasingly proactive and value-generating.
She has been recognized for three consecutive years as one of the Most Admired Legal Executives in Brazil in the Industrial sector.
She holds a degree in Law and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration.
Currently, she is the Director of Legal & Compliance Brazil at Boehringer Ingelheim, with experience at companies such as Cardinal Health, MundiPharma, Baxter, and AstraZeneca, with responsibilities covering Brazil and Latin America.
Solid experience in the pharmaceutical sector, working in litigation, contracts, regulatory, antitrust and intellectual property.
Generalist profile with a strong focus on business and risk management. Leadership in ethics, compliance, and corporate governance programs.
Strategic performance in complex and multinational environments.
Legal executive with over 22 years of corporate experience, specializing in Contract Law and Legal Operations. Currently, he is the Legal Manager at Arcos Dorados (McDonald's), having previously worked for large organizations such as Grupo DPSP, Iguatemi, and Banco Bradesco.
Throughout his career, he led digital transformation projects, structured operations integrated with Artificial Intelligence, and developed in-house self-service solutions, always combining strong governance with accessible communication for internal clients.
Its purpose is to connect processes, skilled people, and technology to break the stigma of the legal department as a mere cost center, consolidating it as a value driver and a strategic business partner.
Plinio Marcio de Campos NicolósiHe is the Chief Compliance Officer at Sertrading, with 29 years of solid experience in auditing, risk management, and corporate governance in large multinational companies, including time spent at Big Four firms and multinational corporations.
Certified in Anti-Corruption Compliance (CPC-A) and an ISO 37001 specialist, he has a pioneering track record in implementing integrity and ESG programs in various highly complex sectors.
Throughout his career, he has successfully led projects related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) certification, restructuring of internal controls, and whistleblowing channels.
A graduate in Business Administration from Mackenzie University and with an MBA in Business Management from FGV, he consolidated his strategic leadership in the national market. In the last 12 months, he led two of the most transformative initiatives of his career at Sertrading: achieving ISO 37001 certification and obtaining the renowned Pro-Ethics Seal (CGU). Built across all sectors, these projects integrated a culture of compliance into the core of the business and actively engaged all areas of the company.
Obtaining ISO certification validated the effectiveness in preventing bribery, while the Pro-Ethics Seal crowned the public commitment to transparency in foreign trade. As a result, Plínio consolidated internal governance and increased legal security, positioning the company as a global ethical benchmark for the entire business ecosystem.
Lawyer graduated from Mackenzie University, with specializations in Tax Law (PUC-SP) and Business Management (FDC).
With over 20 years of experience, she has built a solid background in corporate and tax law at large multinational companies.
He has worked on complex carve-out and merger projects at companies such as Siemens, Honda South America (where he worked for 8 years), and LATAM Airlines.
After being responsible for Tax Planning at Ingredion and INPASA Agroindustrial, he strategically moved to the healthcare sector, consolidating his position as Legal Superintendent of Hospital Sírio-Libanês for 6 years. Since 2025, he has served as Legal Manager of Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz.
Senior Legal Executive and General Counsel with over 20 years of international experience leading Legal, Compliance, and Government Relations departments in multinational companies across the technology, telecommunications, industrial, energy, media, and consumer goods sectors.
Widely recognized for transforming the legal function into a strategic driver of growth, trust, and competitive advantage, he has worked on the creation, restructuring, and strengthening of legal departments, the improvement of corporate governance practices, and as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and boards of directors in complex and multinational environments.
His experience encompasses transnational mergers and acquisitions (M&A) operations, regulatory affairs, and the design and implementation of robust compliance programs aligned with the most stringent international standards, including the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, LGPD, and GDPR. He has direct experience with regulatory and enforcement authorities in Brazil, Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Asia, successfully connecting global governance structures to local specificities to mitigate risks and enable the sustainable expansion of businesses.
A multicultural leader with hands-on experience in regional offices across the Asia-Pacific region, including South Korea, distinguished by their ability to align legal strategy with corporate vision, promoting risk mitigation, value creation, and sustainable growth.
A frequent participant in strategic discussions at the executive and board levels, he is recognized as a benchmark in demonstrating how governance, compliance, and legal strategy can become true drivers of organizational resilience and long-term competitive advantage—a position that places him among the most respected legal executives of his generation.
Samir Pires is Vice President, General Counsel, and CCO at Zilia Technologies. He coordinated legal affairs for the Distribution Business Unit at Suzano S/A and was responsible for legal management, government relations, and tax intelligence at Cheil Jedang do Brasil.
He is the Director of Regulation and Compliance at the Brazilian Semiconductor Industry Association and the National Union of the Electrical and Electronic Industry, as well as a member of the Executive Committee for Productivity and Competitiveness of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services and the Advisory Council for Foreign Trade of CAMEX.
Samir holds a law degree from the Faculty of Law of São Bernardo do Campo and postgraduate degrees in Economic and Business Law and in Business Contracts from EDESP/FGV-Law. He also has an MBA in Business Management from FIA/USP and a post-MBA in Applied Trends from Inova Business School, and has participated in several executive extension programs at institutions such as Fundação Dom Cabral and Harvard University in the United States.
Silvia Mundim is a lawyer specializing in business law and franchising, and Legal Director of Milky Moo. With a career path built from notary offices to leading the legal department of a rapidly expanding national and international network, she has transformed the legal department into a strategic pillar of growth, governance, and innovation. Throughout her career, she has led initiatives that have earned her recognition and awards for her performance and ability to generate business impact.
He believes that compliance and governance are choices that drive sustainable results, always with integrity, responsibility, and a focus on people.
Legal executive with over 20 years of experience in large multinational companies such as Hasbro, Nestlé, and Arcor.
Currently, he is Regional General Counsel and Head of Government Affairs for Hasbro in Latin America, where he leads legal and regulatory strategies in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
A specialist in corporate governance, compliance, and risk management, she acts as a strategic partner to senior leadership and guardian of the company's reputation. Recognized for her executive leadership and talent development, she combines business acumen with ethics, integrity, and collaboration. She drives sustainable, long-term results for the organization.
Tássia Siqueira currently holds the position of Legal, Compliance and Legalization Director at DIA Supermarkets.
Has over 17 years of experience in legal departments of large companies. Leads legal, governance, and compliance areas, coordinating the day-to-day operations of the legal team and supporting senior management in decision-making and leading business transformation projects.
Over the past 12 months, the focus has been on shifting the vision to a strategic legal approach, restructuring compliance and corporate governance programs, legal technological innovation, and the early termination of judicial reorganization proceedings.
Currently Head of Legal and Compliance at Grupo Hive (Controlling Company ofTechnology companies Bee2Pay, Omnibees, among others, have more than 30Teresa Cristina Sant’Anna has years of solid experience in the corporate legal field.He specializes in structuring and managing legal and compliance departments in multinational companies.
She has experience and expertise in Legal Departments of Financial Institutions (such as BNP Paribas, Santander, ABN AMRO BANK), Industry (Mantecorp), and recognized knowledge in the technology niche, standing out for her ability to combine legal security with flexible solutions that drive business, always working in strong partnership with commercial and strategic areas. A lawyer with a postgraduate degree in Tax Law from Mackenzie and specialization from FGV, she also has experience as a university professor, writer, and speaker, combining legal excellence with practical and executive expertise.
Vinícius Maia – Head of Legal with 20 years of experience in Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Legal Strategy in the Energy sector.
Specialist in Legal Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Strategic Litigation. Master's degree in Constitutional Law from UFRN, with a focus on Regulation in the Oil and Gas sector. Postgraduate degree in Environmental Law and Legal Management from FGV, with executive training in Organizational Leadership from Dale Carnegie Training.
Currently, he is the Legal Executive at ALE Combustíveis.