Vanderlei Palhano

Vanderlei Palhano is the CEO and Founder of Ascensus Group, a position held since March 2001. Additionally, Vanderlei serves as Chairman of the World Trade Center Curitiba - Brasilia since March 2012. Previous experience includes roles as Controller at ZANOTTI Elasticos S.A from December 1999 to August 2006 and Senior Auditor at Audit Auditores from 1995 to 1999. Vanderlei holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas (1998-2002), a degree in Administration/Economy/Law from Universidade da Região de Joinville (1992-1998), completed the PDD - Programa de Desenvolvimento de Dirigentes in Administration and Business at Fundação Dom Cabral (2004-2005), and earned a degree in Tax Law from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (2005-2008).