Laurita Augusto

Laurita Augusto is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the aviation and transportation sectors. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at dnata since January 2025, Laurita previously held key leadership roles at AZUL Airlines, including Airports Director and Senior Manager of Airports Development. Prior experiences also include General Manager at Grupo JCA, where responsibility encompassed significant business unit restructuring, and Operational Manager leading operational restructuring initiatives. At LATAM Airlines, Laurita gained a wealth of expertise in ground handling and airport project management. Earlier career milestones include managing operations at TAM's hub in Guarulhos, where oversight included daily operations and personnel management. Academically, Laurita holds an Executive MBA in Gestão 4.0 and an MBA in Digital Strategy from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, with a focus on digital transformation and innovative technologies.