Rafael Assayag Castro

Rafael Assayag Castro has a diverse work experience in finance and consulting. Rafael is currently working as the Chief of Restructuring Officer (CRO) at Reach since July 2022. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director at Gorila Consultoria e Gestão Financeira e Contábil from March 2021. Rafael also worked as a Senior Manager of M&A (Transaction Services) at HLB Brasil from December 2021 to July 2022 and at Rio Novo Consultores e Auditores Associados from March 2021 to December 2021. Before that, they served as the Controller Financeiro at 3mais from January 2020 to March 2021 and as the Financial Controller at SUPERPESA from September 2019 to December 2019. Rafael also worked as a Manager of M&A (Transaction Services) at Piemonte Holding from July 2019 to August 2019 and at Deloitte from October 2011 to May 2019. Earlier in their career, they were a Financial Controller at Usinas de Açúcar e Álcool do Grupo Othon (Cupim, Carapebus e Barcellos) from August 2009 to August 2011. Rafael started their career as an Assistant Controller at CR2 Empreendimentos Imobiliários S/A from April 2009 to August 2009, where they were responsible for the implementation of accounting practices and procedures, preparation of financial statements, and coordination of the accounting team.

Rafael Assayag Castro has a diverse education history. Rafael obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Universidade Candido Mendes from 2019 to 2023. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro from 2002 to 2007.

Rafael also pursued further specialization by completing a post-graduation course in Business Strategy from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in 2007-2008. Later, in 2023-2024, they enrolled in two MBA programs. Rafael attended BBI - Business Behavior Institute, where they pursued an MBA in Soft Skills, focusing on Administration and Business. At the same time, they also studied at Ibmec, earning an MBA in Global Business Management.

Additionally, Rafael holds a certification from the Conselho Regional de Administração (CRA), though specific information regarding the month and year of obtaining the certification is unavailable.