Executive Officers, Board of Directors and Committees

General Manager of GIC Private in Brazil Limited, where he began his career in 2009. He is a counselor at Rede D’Or São Luiz SA and Smartfit Escola de Ginástica e Dança S.A. Previously he was a counselor at SOMOS Educação S.A. and Netshoes S.A. Graduated and post-graduated in Economics from the University of Oxford, with an MBA from the University of Chicago and a PhD in Finance from the European Business School. Wolfgang has worked at MidOcean Partners, Madison Dearborn and Goldman Sachs. Since October 5, 2020, he has been Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, elected by shareholder Archy LLC, held by GIC Private Limited.

Mr. Figueiredo holds a PhD in Social Sciences and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUC-SP. Previously, Mr. Figueiredo held co-CEO, the Investor Relations Officer and Strategic planning position in the company. He was also founder and vice-president (1998/99) of CNU (University of São Paulo TV Channel) and member of the board of the Brazilian Association of Organizations that holds Higher Education Institutions – ABMES.

Since 2001, he has been an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers Brazil (1990-1993), a public employee at Banco do Brasil (1994-1995) and the Company’s Administrative Manager from 1996-2000. He graduated in Business Administration from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUC and in Accounting Sciences from Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, and holds a postgraduate degree in Business Management from Faculdade Trevisan. He has been a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since November 30, 2011.

She is an investor in COREangels Atlantic, an investment fund that supports Brazilian start-ups that intend to expand their business in Europe via Portugal. She has more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, healthcare and advertising agencies. Established the marketing department at Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul in 1994, was responsible for communication, strategic planning, research and service at the advertising agencies DeBRito and Dentsu and served as General Director in the health area, at the Vila Vanità and GlobalFisio Clínica clinics. She has a degree in advertising with a specialization in marketing, a postgraduate degree in leadership and university management and a master’s degree in communication. She is an IBGC member, certified in governance, people committee and compliance, in addition to having completed the Board of Directors course.

He joined GIC Private Limited in 2020 and is currently Vice President of the São Paulo office. Before GIC, he worked in Principia Capital Partners and Victoria Capital Partners and he was member of the Board of Elemidia Consultoria e Serviços de Marketing AS. He holds a degree in Civil-Aeronautical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA). He has been a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and Finance Committee since July 14, 2021.

Mr. Padovese holds a PHD and master’s degree in Food Sciences from the University of São Paulo – USP, an MBA from the Business School São Paulo – BSP and a certificate from the Harvard Business School’s General Management Program (GMP). Mr. Padovese is also Member of the Board of the Brazilian Association of Private Universities – ANUP. Previously, he was the co-CEO and Academic Director at Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional.

Carlos is CEO and partner of AUMA Café Trading and Armazéns Gerais. He was CEO of AUMA Holding Agro negocios, CEO of OESP media, a company in the O Estado de São Paulo group (1994-2011), General Director and Director of Digital Transformation of the National Confederation of Industry/SP (CNI), General Director of the Euvaldo Institute Lodi – IEL/SP and Deputy Director ICC Brazil – International Chamber of Commerce (2011-2019). He has extensive experience as a member of the Board of Directors of large companies, as well as third sector companies. Terrena Agronegócios Ltda. (2012 to 2022) from the Euvaldo Lodi Institute – IEL – National Department (2017-2019) and the ABL – Brazilian Association of Lists and Guides (2016-2010). Business administrator, Executive MBA from Business School São Paulo – BSP, Mergers and Acquisitions from INSPER, counselor training from the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance – IBGC, certification from the FGV CEO Program from Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV, Strategic Management from INSEAD Fontainebleau – France, Strategies for Innovation from Wharton University. Finally, he is an investor in several start-ups and has deep knowledge in investments focused on technology, having participated for two consecutive years in Immersion Programs in Innovation Ecosystems, in Silicon Valley in the United States. He has been an independent advisor to the Company’s Board of Directors since October 5, 2020 and is also a member of the audit committee.

Executive career in investment banking industry, from 1984 to 2002, at Crefisul and Banco Sul América. From 2002 to 2012, served as Vice President, head of the Vida e Previdência business unit at Grupo SulAmérica. Engaged in representative bodies such as ANBID and FENAPREVI from 1999 to 2012.

From 2014 to December 2022, independent member of SulAmérica’s Board of Directors, Coordinator of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, member of the Investment Committee, and Coordinator of the Sustainability Committee. Since 2018, independent member of the Board of Directors and Coordinator of the Audit Committee at Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional.

Since 2023, Coordinator of the Risk, Compliance, and Sustainability Committee at Duas Roda Industrial S.A., member of the Advisory Board, and member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee at MAG Seguros and SICOOB life and pension insurer. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from USP (1985) and master’s degree in Administration from INSPER (2007-2010). Certified by IBGC as Experienced Board Member and Audit Committee Member.

Founder and managing partner of Beatt, a consultancy in digital, cultural and leadership transformation. He has extensive experience as a member of the Board of Directors of large companies, such as Ânima Educação (2018-2023), Br Malls (2018-2022), Grupo Algar (2014-2022) and was president and member of the Board of Directors of CVC (2016-2020). Silvio was CEO of Grupo Estado (2009-2012) and Oracle Brasil (2004-2009) and Managing Partner of Accenture (1978-2004). Graduated in production engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (USP), he is currently member of the Board of Directors of Fast Shop, Claranet Technologies, Cnova NV, Salesforce do Brasil and Gerando Falcões.

Mr. Fabio Fossen spent his last 7 years as CEO of Bridgestone in Brazil and South America and was responsible for leading the transformation and turnaround process of their operations. Previously, he was Executive Director at Coca Cola Femsa responsible for the strategic planning and new business for Mercosur, in addition to M&A. He has also worked at Booz & Co, Ambev and Sachs. Mr. Fabio is a mechanical engineer graduated from POLI-USP and holds an MBA from Stephen M. Ross School of Business – University of Michigan.

Currently Investor Relations Officer, Mr. Bresaola holds a degree in Business Administration from PUC-SP and Accounting from UAM and was part of the Program of Leadership Development (PLD) from Harvard Business School. Previously, Mr. Bresaola was the IRO and M&A/Strategic Planning Director at International Meal Company joining from Via Varejo where he was the IRO. Luis pursued his career in the financial markets as a sell side analyst at Citi covering LatAm retail, at Deutsche Bank as an analyst in the Education sector, Health and Pulp sectors, and at Banco Espírito Santo Securities as an analyst in the Education and Health sectors.

Felipe Negrão has more than 25 years of professional experience, having worked as CFO in companies such as Via Varejo, Grupo Ibmec and Almeida Junior; consultant at companies such as Bain & Company and A.T. Kearney; and in banking at Bradesco BBI and IDB Invest. Felipe studied business administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Master in Business Administration (MBA) at MIT, Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School, CTO Program at UCLA – Berkeley, as well as courses at IBGC – Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa.

He was Chairman of the Fiscal Council of Grupo Pão de Açúcar and of the Audit Committee of FUNCEF (Caixa CEF Pension Fund), member of the Audit Committee and Fiscal Council of Via Varejo S.A, Alternate member of the Fiscal Council of Gerdau S.A. and Marfrig S.A.

He is currently: (i) professor at FEA/USP; (ii) Director of Projects and Research at the Accounting, Actuarial and Financial Research Institute Foundation (FIPECAFI); (iii) Chairman of the Fiscal Council of COPASA and COPANOR; (iv) member of the Audit Committee of Banco de Brasília (BRB), Grupo Pão de Açucar (GPA), Tegma Gestão Logística S.A. and Locaweb S.A., member of the Fiscal Council of Terra Santa Propriedades Agrícolas; (v) member of the Thematic Committee on M&A and Corporate Restructuring of the Brazilian Chamber of Mediation and Arbitration (CAMARB); (vi) member of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), American Accounting Association (AAA), European Accounting Association (EAA), Brazilian Committee of Accounting Pronouncements (CPC), Brazilian Committee of Sustainability Pronouncements (CBPS), Federal Accounting Council (CFC); (vii) Consultant, Opinionist and Expert in the area of ​​corporate accounting, business valuation, governance and sustainability; and (viii) researcher at CNPq.

Executive career in investment banking industry, from 1984 to 2002, at Crefisul and Banco Sul América. From 2002 to 2012, served as Vice President, head of the Vida e Previdência business unit at Grupo SulAmérica. Engaged in representative bodies such as ANBID and FENAPREVI from 1999 to 2012.

From 2014 to December 2022, independent member of SulAmérica’s Board of Directors, Coordinator of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, member of the Investment Committee, and Coordinator of the Sustainability Committee. Since 2018, independent member of the Board of Directors and member of the Audit Committee at Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional.

Since 2023, Coordinator of the Risk, Compliance, and Sustainability Committee at Duas Roda Industrial S.A., member of the Advisory Board, and member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee at MAG Seguros and SICOOB life and pension insurer. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from USP (1985) and master’s degree in Administration from INSPER (2007-2010). Certified by IBGC as Experienced Board Member and Audit Committee Member.

Carlos is CEO and partner of AUMA Café Trading and Armazéns Gerais. He was CEO of AUMA Holding Agro negocios, CEO of OESP media, a company in the O Estado de São Paulo group (1994-2011), General Director and Director of Digital Transformation of the National Confederation of Industry/SP (CNI), General Director of the Euvaldo Institute Lodi – IEL/SP and Deputy Director ICC Brazil – International Chamber of Commerce (2011-2019). He has extensive experience as a member of the Board of Directors of large companies, as well as third sector companies. Terrena Agronegócios Ltda. (2012 to 2022) from the Euvaldo Lodi Institute – IEL – National Department (2017-2019) and the ABL – Brazilian Association of Lists and Guides (2016-2010). Business administrator, Executive MBA from Business School São Paulo – BSP, Mergers and Acquisitions from INSPER, counselor training from the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance – IBGC, certification from the FGV CEO Program from Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV, Strategic Management from INSEAD Fontainebleau – France, Strategies for Innovation from Wharton University. Finally, he is an investor in several start-ups and has deep knowledge in investments focused on technology, having participated for two consecutive years in Immersion Programs in Innovation Ecosystems, in Silicon Valley in the United States. He has been an independent advisor to the Company’s Board of Directors since October 5, 2020 and is also a member of the audit committee.

Founder and managing partner of Beatt, a consultancy in digital, cultural and leadership transformation. He has extensive experience as a member of the Board of Directors of large companies, such as Ânima Educação (2018-2023), Br Malls (2018-2022), Grupo Algar (2014-2022) and was president and member of the Board of Directors of CVC (2016-2020). Silvio was CEO of Grupo Estado (2009-2012) and Oracle Brasil (2004-2009) and Managing Partner of Accenture (1978-2004). Graduated in production engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (USP), he is currently member of the Board of Directors of Fast Shop, Claranet Technologies, Cnova NV, Salesforce do Brasil and Gerando Falcões.

Graduated in Economic Sciences. Jaime is an independent consultant, member of the Board of Directors of Taesa and Neoway. He has already held strategic support roles in investments at Marfrig and Cielo. He has been the coordinator of the Company’s Finance and M&A Committee since March 22, 2022

Since 2001, he has been an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers Brazil (1990-1993), a public employee at Banco do Brasil (1994-1995) and the Company’s Administrative Manager from 1996-2000. He graduated in Business Administration from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUC and in Accounting Sciences from Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, and holds a postgraduate degree in Business Management from Faculdade Trevisan. He has been a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since November 30, 2011.

He joined GIC Private Limited in 2020 and is currently Vice President of the São Paulo office. Before GIC, he worked in Principia Capital Partners and Victoria Capital Partners and he was member of the Board of Elemidia Consultoria e Serviços de Marketing AS. He holds a degree in Civil-Aeronautical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA). He has been a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and Finance Committee since July 14, 2021.

Mr. Figueiredo holds a PhD in Social Sciences and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUC-SP. Previously, Mr. Figueiredo held co-CEO, the Investor Relations Officer and Strategic planning position in the company. He was also founder and vice-president (1998/99) of CNU (University of São Paulo TV Channel) and member of the board of the Brazilian Association of Organizations that holds Higher Education Institutions – ABMES.

With a degree in Psychology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and an MBA in strategic management from the University of São Paulo (USP), Claudia has worked in the human resources area for over 20 years, having held the position of Corporate Director of Human Resources at the Globo group from 2014 to 2023, Executive Director of Organizational Development at the Libra Group and HR Director at Natura. She was an effective member of the people, culture and governance committee of the Arezzo & CO Group and has been coordinator of the Company’s People Committee since May 13, 2024.

General Manager of GIC Private in Brazil Limited, where he began his career in 2009. He is a counselor at Rede D’Or São Luiz SA and Smartfit Escola de Ginástica e Dança S.A. Previously he was a counselor at SOMOS Educação S.A. and Netshoes S.A. Graduated and post-graduated in Economics from the University of Oxford, with an MBA from the University of Chicago and a PhD in Finance from the European Business School. Wolfgang has worked at MidOcean Partners, Madison Dearborn and Goldman Sachs. Since October 5, 2020, he has been Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, elected by shareholder Archy LLC, held by GIC Private Limited.

She is an investor in COREangels Atlantic, an investment fund that supports Brazilian start-ups that intend to expand their business in Europe via Portugal. She has more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, healthcare and advertising agencies. Established the marketing department at Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul in 1994, was responsible for communication, strategic planning, research and service at the advertising agencies DeBRito and Dentsu and served as General Director in the health area, at the Vila Vanità and GlobalFisio Clínica clinics. She has a degree in advertising with a specialization in marketing, a postgraduate degree in leadership and university management and a master’s degree in communication. She is an IBGC member, certified in governance, people committee and compliance, in addition to having completed the Board of Directors course.

Mr. Padovese holds a PHD and master’s degree in Food Sciences from the University of São Paulo – USP, an MBA from the Business School São Paulo – BSP and a certificate from the Harvard Business School’s General Management Program (GMP). Mr. Padovese is also Member of the Board of the Brazilian Association of Private Universities – ANUP. Previously, he was the co-CEO and Academic Director at Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional.