RODRIGO RIBEIRO DOS SANTOS
CFO / Finance Director
Rio de Janeiro
Summary
Finance executive with 25+ years of experience leading finance, M&A, and business transformation initiatives. NYU Stern MBA and a bachelor’s in economics from PUC-Rio. Proven track record of doubling asset bases, structuring more than USD 400 million in new debt, and leading international M&A integrations. PMP-certified (expired) with strong expertise in IT, Quality Assurance (ISO 9000, ISO 14001, SA 8000, OHSAS 18001), and Process Management.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
CBO Holding S.A., Rio de Janeiro
07.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: a Patria, Vinci, BNDESPar invested company
- Lead six departments: Financial (Capital Structure, Treasury, Insurance, AP, AR), FP&A, Accounting & Tax, IT, Procurement, and Logistics (6 managers, 180 indirect reports).
- Participated in the C-Level team that implemented a financial strategy to double the operating fleet from 20 to 41 vessels (Feb/21 to Dec/23) through acquisitions and M&A activities.
- Negotiated and structured over USD 400 million in new debt facilities.
- Managed financial, tax, and IT readiness for two IPO attempts.
- Led successful post-merger integration of Finarge Apoio (ERP systems, PMO, departmental integration).
Financial Superintendent
CBO Holding S.A., Rio de Janeiro
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Oversaw Financial Department, Accounting & Tax, and IT (3 managers, 70 indirect reports).
Finance Manager
CBO Holding S.A., Rio de Janeiro
06.2012 - 04.2019
- Progressively expanded responsibilities across Treasury, AP, AR, Insurance, and FP&A.
PMO - Project Management Officer
GEO Eventos S.A., São Paulo
08.2010 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: an Organizações Globo and RBS invested company
- Implemented the Project Management Office (PMO), developing policies, methodologies, and tools for managing projects.
- Created executive reports and KPIs for project portfolio management.
- Developed IT systems for project pipeline, commercial tracking, contracts, budgets, and performance monitoring.
General Manager
Kidney Assistance, Rio de Janeiro
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Member of executive leadership team managing JV operations with Fresenius.
- Advised Board on M&A opportunities, business plans, and strategic expansion.
- Led restructuring of financial operations and stockholder agreements.
Finance and Operational Director
MOMA Eng. e Inf. Ltda., Rio de Janeiro
06.1994 - 08.2001
- Co-founded and scaled an IT services company from 5 to 250 employees, with USD 6M in annual revenue.
- Directed Finance, Administration, HR, Legal, and IT departments.
- Achieved ISO 9000, 14001, OHSAS 18001, and SA 8000 certifications.
- Awarded "Best Small Supplier" and "Best IT Supplier" by Petrobras; and achieved a Gold Medal at Prêmio Qualidade Rio.
Education
MBA -
New York University - Stern School of Business
01.2003
Bachelor - Economics
Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio De Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
01.2000
Skills
Working capital management
Corporate governance
Strategic financial planning
ERP system implementation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Languages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent).
- Certifications: PMP (expired).
- Volunteer Work: Led a program that donated over 700 used computers to schools and NGOs.
- Projects: Developed and completed a sailing expedition from France to Portugal and half of Brazil's coastline.
Timeline
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
CBO Holding S.A., Rio de Janeiro
07.2020 - Current
Financial Superintendent
CBO Holding S.A., Rio de Janeiro
05.2019 - 06.2020
Finance Manager
CBO Holding S.A., Rio de Janeiro
06.2012 - 04.2019
PMO - Project Management Officer
GEO Eventos S.A., São Paulo
08.2010 - 10.2011
General Manager
Kidney Assistance, Rio de Janeiro
11.2008 - 08.2010
Finance and Operational Director
MOMA Eng. e Inf. Ltda., Rio de Janeiro
06.1994 - 08.2001
MBA -
New York University - Stern School of Business
Bachelor - Economics
Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio De Janeiro (PUC-Rio)