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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)
RODRIGO RIBEIRO DOS SANTOSCFO / Finance Director