Felipe Branco, MBA

Felipe Branco, MBA has a strong background in finance and corporate strategy. Felipe currently holds the position of Director of Financial Operations at Beringer Capital, where they are responsible for monitoring the financial and operational performance of various fund investments. In this role, they also partner with local management teams to develop and implement strategic growth initiatives and risk management frameworks.

Prior to their current role, Felipe served as the Director of Finance and Corporate Strategy at Absolute Interior from 2019 to 2022. In this position, they were responsible for the company's annual budget and corporate finance strategy. Felipe led cash management efforts and worked closely with financial institutions to secure financing for daily operations and strategic growth plans. Felipe also established a set of financial key performance indicators (KPIs) and coordinated financial reporting efforts, presenting results to key shareholders.

Before joining Absolute Interior, Felipe worked as the Director of Finance & Operations - Managing Partner at Zebu Steak + Bar from 2017 to 2019. In this role, they helped develop the company's business plan to secure financing from both financial institutions and potential investors. Felipe successfully raised over $3 million in equity and $1.2 million in loans.

Prior to that, Felipe gained valuable experience as a Management Consultant at Business Integration Partners from 2015 to 2016. During this time, they advised a multinational retail corporation on restructuring its logistics operation in Brazil and developed a project management and internal strategy consulting team within the supply chain division. Felipe managed over 14 projects with budgets up to $35 million. Felipe also advised a leading Brazilian retail company on the reorganization of its Direct Sales Division and conducted strategy and financial viability analyses to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Earlier in their career, Felipe worked as an M&A Analyst at EP Capital from 2014 to 2015. In this role, they performed valuations of over 20 Brazilian middle-market companies across various industries and prepared presentation materials for client meetings. Felipe also attended high-level meetings to stimulate discussion and clarify valuation-related inquiries.

Felipe's impressive work experience began with an internship at EP Capital in 2012 and as a Business Partner at DGB Investimentos from 2010 to 2012.

Felipe Branco, MBA has a strong education history with a focus on business and finance. Felipe obtained their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a concentration in Strategy and Corporate Finance from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, completing the program between 2016 and 2018. Prior to their MBA, Felipe pursued a degree in Corporate Finance at Leuphana University of Lüneburg from 2013 to 2014. Felipe also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the School of Economics, Business and Accounting at the University of São Paulo, specializing in Business Management with a major in Finance and Accounting, completing their undergraduate studies between 2010 and 2014. Additionally, Felipe has gained several certifications, including an Italian Language Course from SDA Bocconi School of Management in 2013, Das Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD II) - C1 from BVA-ZfA in 2010, Das Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD I) - B1 from BVA-ZfA in 2008, DELE Intermedio from Instituto Cervantes in 2007, and achieving a GMAT score of 680 (84th percentile) as assessed by the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) in 2015.