Bernardo Garcia is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles within The AES Corporation and its subsidiaries. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to the CFO since November 2024, Bernardo previously held multiple positions at AES Brasil, including Treasury and Investment Analysis Director and M&A and Business Development Manager. Early career roles include Merger & Acquisitions Associate at The AES Corporation and M&A Specialist at AES Tietê. Bernardo's background also includes managing director responsibilities at Deep Water Oil Services and Supplies, LLC, and serving as an audit board member for Duke Energy International. Educational qualifications consist of a BBA in Finance from Baylor University and an MBA in Foreign Trade and International Negotiations from Fundação Getúlio Vargas.