Henry Penchas

Henry Penchas is a Mechanical Engineer, with a bachelor’s degree from Mackenzie Presbyterian University and a postgraduate degree in Finance from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (Brazil). He is the Chairman of Itaúsa’s Board of Directors and a member of the Board of Directors of Nova Transportadora do Sudeste S.A. – NTS, in addition to taking part in a number of committees at Itaúsa and investees. He was the CEO of Duratex and a member of the Board of Directors of Itaú Unibanco, Duratex, and Elekeiroz, and Executive Vice President of Itaú Unibanco. In the last 20 years, Mr. Penchas has been involved in the most outstanding M&A operations carried out by the holding company and investees. At third sector organizations, Mr. Penchas is a member of the boards of directors of Fundação José Luiz Setubal, Instituto Itaú Cultural, and of the Fiscal Council of Instituto Alana.