Board, Management, and Committee
The Board of Directors is composed of at least five and at most ten full members, who may or may not be shareholders, all of whom are elected and may be removed by the Shareholders’ Meeting, with a unified term of office of one (1) year; reelection is allowed.
The Board of Directors, together with the Executive Board, has the mission to protect and increase the value of Aeris’ assets, in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s Bylaws, representing the interests of the shareholders and other agents with whom the Company and its subsidiaries have a relationship.
Ms. Assis earned a degree in Advertising from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas – PUCCAMP in 2000 and a graduate degree in Project Management from the Dom Cabral Foundation in 2006. Ms. Assis started her career in 2003 as a marketing analyst at Medley S/A Indústria Farmacêutica, where she also held the positions of Sports Marketing Manager and, later, Branding Manager until 2008. From 2010 to 2013, she owned and managed fashion retail franchise stores (Osklen). In 2014, she founded Lapima Eyewear, where she has held the position of Sales Officer, having been responsible for expanding the brand in the Brazilian, North American and European markets.
Mr. Thonon graduated in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas – PUCCAMP in 2005. He also earned an MBA in Business Management from FGV in 2008. Mr. Thonon started his career in 2006 at Medley S/A Indústria Farmacêutica, as a member of Medley’s legal department. In 2009, after the former controlling shareholder sold 100% of his shareholding interest at Medley, Mr. Thonon became the Chief Legal Officer of Conforto Empreendimentos e Participações S/A, where he has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2018. He has been a member of the Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy Council of the Brazilian Machinery and Equipment Industry Association – ABIMAQ since 2020 and registered with the Brazilian Bar Association – OAB/SP under number 250.777.
Mr. Alexandre has a degree at FGV-RJ in Marketing Technology. He has an Executive Course in the Program for Leadership Development – PLD, at IESE Business School (2013) and Owner Management Program – OMP, at UCLA Anderson School of Management (2019). Mr. Alexandre served as Vice President of Conforto Empreendimentos e Participações S/A (2009-present), a company controlled by the Company’s controller. At the Company, he served as a member of the Board of Directors, a position he held for seven years (2010 to 2017) and returned in January 2023 as an effective member. From 2017 to 2021 he served as Chief Executive Officer at the Company and in January 2023 Mr. Alexandre returned as Chief Executive Officer. Alexandre also held the position of Board Member at ABEEólica – Associação Brasileira de Energia Eólica (2018 to 2021).
Mr. Claus a postgraduate degree (Diplom-Ingenieur) in mechanical engineering from the Technische Universität München, Germany. He has over 20 years of international experience in automotive supply business for OEMs and independent aftermarket, with a track record in general management and commercial areas. He also has experience in sales, marketing, and business development. Mr. Claus has held positions as Director of Marketing and Business Development at ThyssenKrupp Sales & Technical Center in Michigan, United States (2008-2009), as Managing Director of MS Motorservice Brazil (2010-2022), and currently serves as CEO at KSPG Automotive Brazil Ltda.
Mr. Marcos Grodetzky is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in Finance and Strategic Planning, having worked in banks, private equity and venture capital funds, and companies in the telecommunications, logistics, and pulp and paper sectors. He has served as CFO and Investor Relations Officer at three publicly held Brazilian companies listed in Brazil and on the NYSE. His experience includes fundraising, debt restructuring, and M&A transactions, as well as participation in several public and private debt and equity offerings, both on the buy and sell sides. He has served on the boards of over 20 listed and private companies, including Banco BS2, Burger King Brasil/ZAMP, Oi, Eneva, and Smiles, participating in audit, finance, HR, and strategy committees. He has worked at Citibank, Banco Nacional/Unibanco, Banco Safra, and HSBC in areas such as Corporate Banking, Trade Finance, Asset Management, and Products. He is certified by IBGC, holds a degree in Economics from UFRJ, and has executive education in management from INSEAD. He is currently Chairman of the Board at Cellera Pharma and an alternate board member at V.tal.
Our Executive Board is composed of eight (8) Executive Officers, all of whom with a three (3)-year term of office; reelection is allowed.
The Executive Board is responsible for performing all acts, no matter how specific or special, necessary for the normal operation of the Company and the achievement of its purpose, in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s Bylaws, representing the interests of the shareholders and other agents with whom the Company and its subsidiaries have a relationship.
Mr. Alexandre has a degree at FGV-RJ in Marketing Technology. He has an Executive Course in the Program for Leadership Development – PLD, at IESE Business School (2013) and Owner Management Program – OMP, at UCLA Anderson School of Management (2019). Mr. Alexandre served as Vice President of Conforto Empreendimentos e Participações S/A (2009-present), a company controlled by the Company’s controller. At the Company, he served as a member of the Board of Directors, a position he held for seven years (2010 to 2017) and returned in January 2023 as an effective member. From 2017 to 2021 he served as Chief Executive Officer at the Company and in January 2023 Mr. Alexandre returned as Chief Executive Officer. Alexandre also held the position of Board Member at ABEEólica – Associação Brasileira de Energia Eólica (2018 to 2021).
Mr. José Antônio has a professional career of nearly 20 (twenty) years managing global financial operations from positions on boards of directors and management committees, also having served as a CFO in companies like Atento and Unidas. Mr. José Antônio holds a degree in administration, a postgraduate degree in economics, and has various specializations in strategy, governance, among others, from institutions like Columbia Business School, University of California, and INSEAD.
Mr. Cássio holds a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He also has a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from ITA (Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutic) and an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral. Mr. Cássio began his career in 2004 at Cedro Têxtil. From 2005 to 2006, he worked at Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes as a Maintenance Engineer. Between 2007 and 2010, he served as a Process Development Engineer at Embraer. In 2010, he joined Aeris as Production Director. Throughout his journey at the company, he also held the positions of Operations Director and Human Resources Director. He currently serves as Director of Aeris Services for Latin America and the United States.
Mr. Daniel holds a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of São Paulo – USP. Mr. Daniel started his career in 2005 at Aeroálcool Tecnologia in Franca –SP. He also served as a Process Development Engineer at Embraer for three years. Daniel joined the Company in 2010. From 2010 to 2014 he served as Industrial Director. From 2014 to 2017 he served as Director of New Businesses and from 2017 until now he has been responsible for the Industrial Director.
Mr. Vitor holds a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of São Paulo – USP. He also holds an MBA from COOPPEAD/UFRJ and a graduate degree from Stanford University. Mr. Vitor started his career in 2005 at Opto Eletrônica, where he worked until 2007; from 2007 to 2010 he worked at Embraer as a Development Engineer; and in 2010 he joined the Company as Director of Research and Development. From 2014 to 2017 he served as Industrial Director; from 2017 to 2020 as Director of Engineering and is currently serving as Director of Technology.
Mr. Marcelo Nasser is a mechanical engineer, with an MBA in Business Management from PUC in Rio de Janeiro, in Services Marketing from ESPM and an Executive MBA from Insper. Mr. Marcelo has extensive experience in operations, having worked at Gerdau, where he worked for 27 years, 3 of them as Executive Director of Operations in Brazil, at Ternium Brasil, where he served as Director of Engineering and Maintenance, and at Usiminas, where he holds the position of Director of Engineering.
The Company has a Statutory Audit Committee. It is a collegiate body with a permanent functioning directly linked to the Board of Directors, which operates independently from the Company’s Executive Board, and aims to advise the Board of Directors on the monitoring and the quality control of financial statements and financial information, as well as on the risk management and internal controls of the Company.
Mr. Marcos Grodetzky is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in Finance and Strategic Planning, having worked in banks, private equity and venture capital funds, and companies in the telecommunications, logistics, and pulp and paper sectors. He has served as CFO and Investor Relations Officer at three publicly held Brazilian companies listed in Brazil and on the NYSE. His experience includes fundraising, debt restructuring, and M&A transactions, as well as participation in several public and private debt and equity offerings, both on the buy and sell sides. He has served on the boards of over 20 listed and private companies, including Banco BS2, Burger King Brasil/ZAMP, Oi, Eneva, and Smiles, participating in audit, finance, HR, and strategy committees. He has worked at Citibank, Banco Nacional/Unibanco, Banco Safra, and HSBC in areas such as Corporate Banking, Trade Finance, Asset Management, and Products. He is certified by IBGC, holds a degree in Economics from UFRJ, and has executive education in management from INSEAD. He is currently Chairman of the Board at Cellera Pharma and an alternate board member at V.tal.
Ms. Valdenise holds a degree in Accounting from Universidade do Amazonas, an MBA in Business Management from IBMEC/RJ, and a Post-MBA in Board Member Development from Saint Paul Business School. She has completed training programs in governance, risk, and compliance through RU KPMG, Fundação Dom Cabral, IBGC, and UCLA in partnership with Instituto Conselheira 101. She is certified as an Audit Committee Member by IBGC and is affiliated with WCD, Instituto Conselheira 101, and IBGC. With over 40 years of experience in finance and controllership, she has served as Controllership Director at Gol Linhas Aéreas, Accountant at Organizações Globo, and Fiscal Council Member at Smiles, and has participated in audit, risk, and compliance committees at 2W Energia and Gol Linhas Aéreas. She currently serves as Coordinator and Financial Specialist on the Audit and Compliance Committee at Eurofarma, a member of the Statutory Audit Committee at MGS, and an Advisory Board Member at Navegam.
Ms. Patrícia was an Audit Partner at PwC Brazil, where she led external audits and SOX projects across Latin America, working in the consumer, manufacturing, transportation, automotive, energy, and real estate sectors. She was part of PwC’s Risk Management area, focusing on corporate fraud cases and financial fraud risk training. In the U.S., she worked in PwC’s Forensic Services, participating in anti-corruption projects and evaluating controls and fraud incidents. She led the team that supported the DOJ Compliance Monitor in the Volkswagen AG and Deutsche Bank cases. She is currently an independent member of the Audit Committee at Banco Credit Agricole Brasil. She is a licensed CPA in Maine (USA), registered with CRC-SP, CCEP-I certified, and a member of IBGC, where she serves on the Finance, Oversight, and Controls Commission.
According to the Brazilian Corporate Law (Lei das Sociedades por Ações), the Fiscal Council is an independent body from both management and external auditors. It may be either permanent or operate only during a specific fiscal year, upon request by shareholders holding at least 2% of the voting shares. Its main responsibilities include overseeing management, reviewing financial statements, and reporting to shareholders.
At Aeris, the Bylaws provide for a non-permanent Fiscal Council composed of three to five members and their alternates. It is established upon request by shareholders during a general meeting and remains in operation until the next Annual General Meeting.
Mr. André Coji holds a degree in Business Administration from FGV-SP and a Law degree from the São Francisco Law School, and is certified by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC). He is a multi-family office wealth manager, with experience in financial management and controllership, having served as an Executive in Private Banking and Family Wealth Management. Since January 2019, Mr. Coji has held the position of Director at the Federação Israelita. He is also a standing member of the Fiscal Council of Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional – CSN (an industrial sector company) since 2018; a standing member of the Fiscal Council of Pet Center Comércio e Participações S.A.; a standing member of the Fiscal Council of B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão; a standing member of the Fiscal Council of MPM Corpóreos S.A.; and a member of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee of Casas Bahia, having held positions in the company’s governance bodies since 2019.
Ms. Cynthia May Hobbs Pinho has extensive experience in the field of Financial Management. She has held C-level positions in both publicly traded and family-owned companies, including leadership roles at Ultrapar, Sagatiba, Dasa, Schneider Electric, CPFL, Fundação Renova, and Dotz. She also served as CFO and Board Member at Getninjas. Ms. Cynthia is a standing member of the Fiscal Councils of Natura &Co Holding and Instituto Natura.She has experience in multi-stakeholder governance and engagement with various civil society entities. She has participated in socio-environmental reparation projects focused on sustainability, social transformation, and institutional development (ESG agenda). Ms. Cynthia is a certified Board Member and Fiscal Council Member by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC). She also serves as a Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee at Lopes Supermercados. Additionally, she is a member of the IBGC’s Governance of the Future Committee, a Fiscal Council Member at IBEF-SP, and a member of the Fiscal Councils of Instituto da Criança – Itaci and CIEB – Center for Innovation in Brazilian Education.
Ms. Thais Pons holds a degree in Business Administration from FGV-SP and a Master’s degree in Economics, also from FGV-SP. She has completed the Board Member Development Program at Fundação Dom Cabral. Ms. Thais has served as General Director (2020–2023) and as Chief Financial and Planning Officer (2015–2020) at Unistamp, as Vice President at Patria Investimentos (2010–2015), as Associate at TMG Capital (2008–2010), as Senior Analyst at Tendências Consultoria Integrada (2006–2008), and as Economic Analyst at Go Associados (2001–2003).She currently serves as General Director of Tongsis, a company providing automation services for cargo systems. She is also an Advisory Board Member at Instituto Escrela (a non-profit microcredit organization) and the founder of IGUATU Consultoria e Assessoria.
Mr. Tiago Curi Isaac holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has extensive experience in corporate management, serving as a member of both Boards of Directors and Fiscal Councils. He currently serves on the Fiscal Councils of Pet Center Comércio e Participações S.A., MetroRio, and ATG, and on the Boards of Directors of Klabin S.A., Banco do Estado de Sergipe – BANESE, Brainvest, and FestColor. He previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at DHG Alimentos S.A., served on the Fiscal Councils of Totvs S.A. and BBM Logística S.A., and was a Board Member of the Brazilian Association of Publicly-Held Companies (ABRASCA). He was also responsible for the Capital Markets division at B3.
Ms. Fernanda holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). She completed advanced studies in International Law, Business Law, and International Economic Integration at the University of Coruña (Spain), as well as a specialization in Tax Law. She has additional training in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU), Board Member Development Programs from Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC) and the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC), Business Administration from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Skills for Green Transition from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), Corporate Governance from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), and Fiscal Council Practices in Credit Cooperatives from the Central Bank of Brazil. Ms. Fernanda has extensive experience in corporate law (capital markets), business law, and registry law. She works as a consultant in sustainability, compliance, horizontal analysis of financial and regulatory risks, due diligence in highly regulated sectors, and financial structuring (including derivatives transactions). She has served as an advisor and board member in both publicly and privately held companies, including UP.P Holdings S.A., Seta S.A., and D1000 Varejo Farma Participações S.A. She is also a member of the Capital Markets Committees of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/RJ) and the Regional Accounting Council (CRC/RJ), the Mediation and Arbitration Committee of CRC/RJ, and the Technical Committee on Sustainability Matters of ICBR. Additionally, she teaches Finance and Governance at Revista Capital Aberto. She currently serves as a Board Member at Terra Santa Propriedades Agrícolas S.A., and as a Fiscal Council Member at Westwing Comércio Varejista S.A. and Aeris Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos para Geração de Energia S.A.
Mr. Enrico is an economist with an MBA in Finance from IBMEC-RJ. He has completed training in CPC and IFRS at FBM Business School and the Executive Development Program (PDE) at Fundação Dom Cabral. He is a senior professional in Corporate Finance with 24 years of experience, having worked in large multinational and publicly traded companies. His expertise spans Strategic Treasury (Hedging, Swaps, Derivatives, Futures, Options, and NDFs), Fundraising (BNDES, FMM, Debentures, Project Finance, FINEP), Controllership (Reporting, Tax, and Accounting), and Financial Planning (FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management). Mr. Enrico has worked at companies such as IBM, Subsea7, BNDES, Invepar, Sistac (a portfolio company of Axxon Group), Log-In Logística, and LLX Logística (now Prumo Logística). He has also worked with private equity portfolio companies and served as Advisor to the Financial Directorate of BNDES. Additionally, he was a member of the Advisory Board of Grupo Floresta (Supermarket).
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