Rafael Souza

Rafael Souza is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within prominent organizations. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Hyster-Yale Group since December 2015, Rafael oversees financial operations across multiple regions. Prior roles include Controller at JCB and Internal Audit Manager at The HEINEKEN Company, where responsibilities included managing teams and implementing new audit methodologies. Rafael began the career as a Senior Auditor at PwC, focusing on multinational firms and assisting in the transition to US GAAP and IFRS. Rafael holds an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral, an MBA in Financial Management from FGV, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Universidade de Sorocaba.