Marcelo MacEdo Lopes de Souza

Marcelo Macedo Lopes de Souza has a diverse work experience spanning several companies. Their most recent role was as a CFO at FASANO since May 2018. Prior to that, they worked as a Consultant at Dona Deola from June 2017 to May 2018. Marcelo also has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, where they served as a Regional CFO at Fogo de Chão from March 2007 to July 2016. During their time at Fogo de Chão, they played a key role in transforming the company from a small family-owned business with 10 units into a publicly traded company with 40 units. Marcelo successfully led the company through an IPO on NASDAQ in 2015 and managed two M&A processes for different investment funds. Marcelo's professional journey started as an Advogado at BMA - Barbosa Müssnich Aragão from January 2005 to May 2006.

Marcelo Macedo Lopes de Souza completed their Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in the field of Mercado Financeiro e de Capitais from Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa in 2011-2012. Prior to that, they pursued a specialization in Direito Tributário from 2005-2006 at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, and a Bachelor's degree in Direito from 2000-2004, also from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. Marcelo completed their Ensino Fundamental/Médio at Colégio Santo Américo em São Paulo from 1989-1998.