Discover the main movements in the business world this week
André Ricardo Carvalho is the new investment superintendent of Brasilprev, a private pension company owned by the BB Seguros holding company. In an interview with Colonne High rankCarvalho said he has a positive outlook for risk assets in 2026.
“The trajectory of fiscal policy and how the issue will be addressed in the coming years constitutes the biggest challenge,” the executive said. According to him, this “fiscal/electoral” agenda should bring volatility to domestic assets, particularly from the second quarter. “At the international level, the greatest risk lies in a reversal of expansionary financial conditions which would lead to a reversal of foreign investment flows.”
Even if 2026 doesn’t arrive, find out who changed seats in the final days of 2025:
attica unicorn technology startup aimed at real estate agencies, announces Vanessa Belickas as Director of Human Resources (CHRO). With more than 15 years of experience in finance and human resources, Vanessa has worked at KPMG and TIVIT, among others.
Caio Azevedo arrives at the brokerage house Street and is responsible for institutional consulting, a space created to serve companies, managers and funds.
Luciana Cardoso, vice president of People in Brazil, is the new senior vice president of Latin America at MasterCard.
EstrelaBet announces Lorena Lima as new Director of Customer Experience and Expansion.
Fernando Lopes is the new general manager of operations at Allergan Aesthetics in Brazil.
Leonardo Pires takes charge of e-commerce and Livia Seabra becomes responsible for the Powdered Drinks and Meals category at Model owner of the brand that names the São Paulo house, MorumBis.
THE Bank Z.ro announces Sérgio Massa as CEO of the vertical Z.ro Digital Assets. The executive arrives to lead a new unit focused on international payments and will lead operations expected to generate $20 billion by 2030.
Luiz Matsuda is the new commercial director of Fretoforestry technology that connects industries and transporters across the country. The Matsuda Business zone, an area which brings together the Commercial and Operational fronts.
From January 13, the Colombian Felipe Gutierrez Forero will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Avianca.
In Diebold Nixdorf José Luiz Romano arrives as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Latin America.
Two new features in Lubrizol. Fernando Vinagre joins as global commercial director, agrochemicals, and Romulo Carvalho becomes senior director of additives for Latin America.
After working at Vale, Anglo American and MMX, among others, Gilcimar Oliveira began working at Capital Appian Brazila private investment fund specializing in the mining sector, as ESG director.
Leonardo Celeri arrives at CCM Disposable Products Industry as director of marketing, commerce and e-commerce. Celeri has worked for companies including Kimberly-Clark, Softys and Viveo/Cremer. The arrival of the manager is part of the company’s expansion plan.