In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner hosts Alexandre D’Ambrosio, a lawyer and former executive at major corporations such as Votorantim, Santander and Vale. Together, they explore the nuances of corporate governance and the bicultural perspective of business that Alexandre brings from his years living and working in both the United States and Brazil. Throughout the conversation, Alexandre reflects on the processes of developing professionalization and strong corporate governance at large companies while navigating the cultural and structural realities of the Brazilian corporate environment. He and Isaac also discuss board relationships, change management and crisis management inside large organizations and what it takes to do business in Brazil (as a local and as a foreigner), offering an insider’s look at the challenges and opportunities of operating or working in Brazil.

Other topics include:

• The process of privatizing Brazilian companies

• The important role of Boards in supporting strong corporate governance

• Lessons from the Vale tragedies in Brumadinho and Mariana

• Shifting the company’s leadership perspective

• Rebuilding stakeholder trust after company crises

• Adapting to the Brazilian corporate style

• Bringing executives and employees together toward a common goal

• And lots more…