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Nelson
Tartuce

General Director of Prospectiva. Acted as the director of the WestLB bank in São Paulo and New York. He was the director of LCA Consultores, where he participated in contractual rebalancing in public concessions. He acted as an expert witness in arbitrations in Brazil and abroad and has authorization from the CVM for the management of securities portfolios. Nelson is an economist from FEA-USP and an administrator from FGV.

Ricardo
Sennes

Specialist in political and economic scenarios, as well as formulation and implementation of public policies. Fellow at the Atlantic Council (DC) and the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI). He also acts as a commentator for the television program “Jornal da TV Cultura”. Economist and Doctor of Political Science. Founder of Prospectiva.

Ricardo
Mendes

Responsible for the international operations of the company, with focus in operations in Latin America. He is a specialist in strategic planning, public policy analysis, regulation, and international negotiation. He has a degree in international relations from PUC-SP and holds a Master of International Relations from the University of Cambridge.

Camila
Barbosa

Experienced in formulating interest defense strategies. She was a collaborator with the National Confederation of Commerce Workers (CNTC), acting in the approval of the Merchants Law and the installation of parliamentary fronts. At the Brazilian Industrial Development Agency (ABDI), Camila worked on the formulation and execution of the Brazil Major Plan. Professional in Political Science (UnB).

Mario
Gómez

Leads Prospectiva in Colombia. Specialized in advising companies, international organizations, and NGOs in their government relations strategies, with more than 16 years of experience. He worked with the United Nations. He was Economic Attaché to the Embassy in France, Senior Political Counselor in the Embassy in the UK, as well as partner and general manager in a government relations consultancy. He has worked on countless public affairs projects in highly regulated sectors. Professional in Government and International Relations, with a Master’s in Development.

Lucas
Corrêa

Specialist in public policies, regulatory environment, and market trends for public and private health sectors. Acted as coordinator in the Municipal Health Secretariat of Registro; as a researcher at the Center of Studies and Research of Sanitary Law (CEPEDISA-USP) and LSE; also worked at the WHO in Geneva. Holds a master’s in health law and Health Policies by Univ. Paris X-Nanterre/LSE-LSHTM.

Ulisses
Rapassi

Leader of the office in Brasilia. Specialist in the definition and implementation of strategies for relations with the government and other public actors, with more than 20 years of experience. In addition to being the founder of the Macropolitica team, he acted as a parliamentary secretary and chief of staff in the House of Representatives. Has a degree in law and journalism.

Bárbara
Mendonça

Leads the Content Production teams for Federal and State levels, supporting the monitoring of the Executive and Legislative powers and the supervision of discussions and key themes for clients. Works with government relations since 2014. She has a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from UnB and MBA in Business Management from USP/Esalq. Has international experience in France, where she studied international public law at the University of Cergy-Pontoise. Has acted in the area of service negotiation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with infrastructure projects.

Alexandra
Martinez

Manager of the Latin America team, Alexandra has a bachelor’s degree in international relations and political science, with focus in national security and regional studies from Florida International University. Previously, she worked at the International Rescue Commission with a federal deputy, and also at the political department of the United States embassy in Brasilia. She is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

Mauricio
Barbieri

Prospectiva’s Marketing Director has an extensive career in strategic communication and institutional promotion. He joined the company in 2002 and currently leads initiatives focused on strengthening the firm’s presence through local partnerships, content development, and digital innovation.

He began his professional journey at W/Brasil and later co-founded Tastedg, a relationship marketing agency specializing in premium brands. Holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Social Sciences (University of São Paulo) and Social Communication (ESPM) and an MBA in International Relations from NUPRI – USP.

Fábio
Lobato

Fábio Lobato holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication from Universidade de Brasília (UnB), with specializations in Business Management from ESPM and Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley. For 8 years, Fábio served as a public servant at the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, and since 2017, he has been working with Public Affairs in leadership roles at consulting firms and agencies, such as BMJ and JeffreyGroup, and heading Corporate Affairs departments for multinational companies in Brazil, including Ferrero and BRP.

Thiago
Vidal

Leads the Macropolitica area for Latin America. Before joining Prospectiva in 2015, was a collaborator at the Disarmament and Sensitive Technology Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Intersindical (Inter-Union) Department of Parliamentary Assistance. Is a native Portuguese speaker and fluent in English and Spanish. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Brasilia, with a master’s in Policies and Public Management for Development from the same institution, and an MBA in Government Relations from Fundação Getulio Vargas.

Anderson
Dias

Graduated in Political Science from UnB. Has experience accompanying legislative processes and elaborating political scenarios. Worked in other consultancy companies in Brasilia, where he was involved with themes related to electrical energy, base industry, sports materials, civil construction, and especially law. Collaborated with the elaboration of a law that established the count deadline in business days in Special Courts. Also acted in the validation of tax benefits for the food industry segment of Santa Catarina.

Felipe Oppelt

Felipe Oppelt es politólogo y especialista en public affairs y análisis de escenarios. Acumula 18 años de experiencia en la construcción de estrategias de compromiso para el sector privado, habiendo sido socio de Umbelino Lôbo Assessoria e Consultoria. Tiene experiencia en políticas públicas y en la regulación de sectores de infraestructura e industria, con énfasis en energía, O&G y minería.

Ricardo
Torreglosa

Leads the development of integrated Communication and Public Affairs strategies for Prospectiva’s clients. With over 20 years of experience in the Corporate Communication market, he has worked in multinational companies in the industry, financial market, and retail, as well as leading PR agencies. Focused on the business objectives of companies, his involvement in major projects and crisis management strengthens his strategic vision. He holds a degree in Journalism from the Methodist University of São Paulo, with postgraduate degree in Marketing from ESPM and a certification in Finance from the Saint Paul Business School.

Raquel
Guimarães

Manager of the client attendance area for health industries, is responsible for the analysis, government intelligence, and strategy elaboration for interest defense along with Executive and Legislative powers. Works in Prospectiva since 2015, with experience in the Food and Beverage sector, both in federal and subnational levels. Was president of Stategos, junior enterprise of political Science at the University of Brasilia, leading political analysis projects and congress research. Has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from University of Brasilia, where she participated in a research group about Democracy and Inequality.

Rita Ragazzi

Eveline
Santos

Leads engagement strategies for technology clients and key sector analyses. Has had professional experiences in the public sector (IPEA) and with opinion research (FSB). Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Sociology from UnB. Studied for one semester in England (University of Southampton).

Daniela
Franco

At Prospectiva since 2019. Responsible for the management and development of cross-regional strategic projects in different industries, and for designing and implementing Public Affairs methodologies. Previous experiences include consulting, research, and specialized media. Graduated from Government and International Relations from Universidad Externado de Colombia.

Camila
Barragan

Public affairs manager in the Bogotá office. She is responsible for the strategic support, analysis, and intelligence of local and regional long term multi-sector projects. Has experience in consulting and strategy development for highly regulated sectors, as well as in the design of public policy analysis, legislative analysis, and relationship strategies. In addition, she has led different projects and market access strategies for different clients. She has worked at Prospectiva since 2019. Holds a bachelor degree in Government and International Relations with emphasis in Public Management. Develops her work in Spanish and English.

Isabela
Macêdo

Is a Public Affairs manager in Prospectiva, with focus in the food and beverage area. She has previously acted as public affairs consultant for clients from the agribusiness, health, and technology sectors, and in the public sector she was a parliamentary advisor for the Ministry of Planning, Development and Management. She also served as an intern in an association of the beverage sector and in the Parliamentary Affairs Office of the Presidency of the Republic. Isabela holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Brasilia and is completing her MBA in Institutional and Government Relations at Mackenzie.

André
Nogueira

Conducts political and regulatory studies, in addition to market analysis and institutional positioning elaboration. Has worked at the Investment Bank area at Bank Santander, where he participated in different processes of mergers and acquisitions representing both buyers and sellers, for companies of distinct sectors. He is an economist (FGV) and has a master’s in international relations (USP), and is part of the CAENI-USP (Center for Studies of International Negotiations).

Fernanda
Xavier

Legislative branches and to follow key discussions and issues for clients. She joined Prospectiva in 2019. Has experience in government relations, working in various sectors and in other political consulting firms. She holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Brasília (UnB), a course in Parliamentary Law and Legislative Process from UniCeub and is currently attending an MBA in Public Policy and Institutional Relations at Ibmec.

Lucas
Colacino

Lucas serves as a project manager in health, responsible for identifying opportunities for Market Access, Policy Shaping, and stakeholder engagement. He has experience in Law and Regulatory Economics, having worked as a consultant in a law firm and in economic consulting. He also served as an advisor to the National Council for Economic Defense (CADE). He holds a degree in Economics from PUC-Rio, a master’s degree in Industrial Economics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and a postgraduate degree in Political Science from FESPSP – Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo.

Stéfane Reich Maia

Roberto
Nolazco

Manages the Public Affairs and Issue Management area. Based in Buenos Aires, he is in charge of developing market monitoring, interest management strategies with government, and political intelligence. Prior to joining Prospectiva, he worked in the Government of the City of Buenos Aires in the modernization of the State and in consulting firms specialized in public affairs and corporate communications, where he worked at national and regional level, in the financial, technological, and agricultural sectors, among others. Political scientist graduated from the Argentine Catholic University. Has English and Spanish fluency.

Manuela
Cambel

Based in Argentina, Manuela holds a bachelor’s degree in Government and International Relations (UADE) and a Master’s degree in Applied Economics (UTDT). She previously worked as a consultant in the private sector, conducting sector diagnosis and institutional and background analysis. She also has experience in research and university teaching. Manuela joined the LATAM team in the context of a joint venture between Prospectiva and the Argentinean consulting firm ABECEB. Manuela is fluent in English and Spanish.

Savanna
Cavalcante

Develops analysis and monitors the political, economic, and regulatory trends. She has already worked in Prospectiva’s Health team, analyzing government and industry actions. Has professional experience in government relations in the public (Min. of Foreign Relations) and private sectors, with focused operations in the Legislative Branch. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from University of Brasilia.

Elisa
Lourenço

Assistant Manager of the Health Public Affairs area, she is responsible for customer service, monitoring, analyzing, and designing strategies with the executive and legislative federal branches. Supports clients in identifying opportunities and mitigating risks with the government. She has a degree in Economics from the University of Brasília (UnB) and a postgraduate degree in Controllership and Public Finance. Previously, she worked with public budgets and parliamentary advisory services in the Chamber of Deputies.

Nathália
Marques

Assistant Manager of the Content area, she works transversally in the federal and subnational monitoring teams since January 2023. Previously, she was a technology consultant. She has worked in other consulting firms, where she gained experience in monitoring the legislative process and in designing engagement strategies, with a focus on telecommunications and entertainment. She has a degree in Political Science from the University of Brasilia (UnB), where she participated in research projects related to social inequality and parliamentary profiles.

Marcelo
Alcântara

Graduated in Economics from the University of Brasília (UnB) and holds an MBA in Institutional and Government Relations from Ibmec.

In the public sector, he worked in parliamentary advisory at the Ministry of Finance. Since 2015, he has been active in the political consulting market, specializing in political and economic scenario analysis and engagement strategies for public policy development.

Santiago
Vásquez

Manager of the Issue Management area in Colombia. Expert in public affairs, advocacy, and political communication. More than 20 years advising public and private organizations to navigate political scenarios. He was director of public affairs in different consulting firms, worked in the Senate of Colombia as an advisor. Political scientist, specialist in public opinion.

Carlos Mendoza Latorre

Public Affairs Manager. He has been a consultant and political strategist, legislative advisor and public manager, with more than 20 years in public management, supporting business economic development and public-private articulation. Internationalist from the Universidad Externado and master’s degree from Academia Diplomática IAED-Paris3.

Márcio
Zenerato

Manager in the Human Resources Department, with extensive experience in the area, having worked in industry, commerce, and services sectors. He is responsible for managing the entire human resources department, analyzing labor legislation, salary scales, implementing standards and procedures, and for the company’s benefits department.

Janneth
Muñoz

Financial and Administrative Manager, works in Prospectiva since 2017. She leads the fiscal, financial, tax, administrative, accounting and treasury processes in Bogota’s office. Graduated as a Certified Public Accountant, Auditor in Risk Management of LA/FT/FPADM. Degree in International Standards and Master in Financial Management, with annual tax and labor updates approved by the Ministry of Education in Colombia. She has more than 23 years of experience in which she has contributed to the growth and development of different organizations.

Malu
Ottati

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from Mackenzie University and is graduated in administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. Has a certification in contract management – practical and negotiation approach from FGV. Works in Prospectiva since the constitution of the company and has acquired great experience in administrative activities. Is currently responsible for the management of the contract area of the company.

Debora
Miura

Leads the administrative and financial area and is responsible for the processes of people and management in Prospectiva. Has experience in strategic planning, managing change, target deployment, and continuous improvement with implementation and consolidation of management models focused on results. Graduated in International Relations (PUC), has a master’s in Community Law (Real Instituto de Estudos Europeus of Zaragoza), besides being certified in project management (SENAC) and holding and MBA in big data (FIAP).

General José
Fernando Iasbech

For almost 40 years in the Brazilian Army, has commanded great military organizations and lead strategic projects such as PROTEGER and RECOP. Was head of the Special Counseling for Big Events of the Army (World Cup and Olympics 2016). Holds a doctorate and mater’s degree in Military Sciences. Alumni from the Royal College of Defense Studies (London) and from Führungsakademieder Bundeswehr (Hamburg). Since 2016, serves as a consultant in institutional relations for great enterprises.

Camila
Santos

Coordinator of the Brazil Technology Team, responsible for monitoring and analyzing strategic issues for the sector.

Has been working in government relations since 2016, with experience in both the public and private sectors, including roles at the Legislative Advisory Office of the Federal Revenue Service and AFREBRAS.

Holds a degree in Political Science from UnB, with a specialization in Big Data & Competitive Intelligence and an MBA in Institutional Relations from IBME

Fernanda
Magalhães

Specialist in public policy, healthcare access, and government relations, with experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

She served as a cabinet advisor at the São Paulo State Health Department during the pandemic and has held leadership roles in advocacy and electoral campaign strategy.

Holds a degree in International Relations from PUC-Rio and a postgraduate degree in Public Policy Management from Insper.

Rebeca
Diaz

Coordinator of Public Affairs and Market Access in Healthcare, with experience in strategic advisory for engagement and market access projects in the healthcare sector, working with both the public and private sectors across all levels of government.

Holds a degree in Social Sciences from the University of São Paulo (USP)

Marina
Pontes

Political Analysis Coordinator. Before joining Prospectiva in 2021, she worked at the Department of International Organizations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil.

She holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Brasília and a master’s in Political Science from the University of São Paulo.

Francisca
Villa

Based in Argentina, she leads the LATAM Regional Content team, providing support in the flow and monitoring of sectoral policies at national and regional levels, as well as in the development of action suggestions for our clients. Her main role is to lead and support the construction of regional and sectoral intelligence on the countries of South America. Before assuming this position, she worked as a public affairs analyst on the same team. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Salvador and has experience as an international relations advisor at the ministerial level, as well as in communication in non-governmental organizations.

Daniela
Queiroz

Acts coordinating monitoring activities in the federal level, in gathering and consolidating data and information from the executive and legislative powers. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UDF, with experience in monitoring the legislative process.

Sofia
Fuentes

Assistant Manager for the Latin American team based in Mexico City, Sofia is responsible for monitoring, analysis, and scenario construction in the areas of health and technology. She previously worked in political strategy and electoral campaigns, and also has experience in university teaching and research, particularly in social research methodology. Sofia holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UNAM and is specializing in Public Policy and Gender Perspective. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.

Amanda
Oliveira

Assistant Manager of the Health Customer Service area, she has experience in coordinating engagement and market access projects for the health, consumer goods, and technology sectors. She develops and implements strategic advocacy initiatives at all levels of government. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Brasília (UnB), an MBA in Institutional Relations from IBMEC, and a specialization in Health Policies and Pharmaceutical Assistance from FIOCRUZ.

Flora
Mota

Senior Consultant in Subnational Affairs, serving clients in the Food Industry, focusing on state and municipal governments. Specialist in economic development policies, food security, and executive and legislative decisions related to food.

She holds a degree in Public Policy Management from USP and is pursuing a master’s degree in Political Science at the same institution.

David
Mendez

Assistant Manager of the health team in Bogotá. He has experience in the design and execution of positioning, reputation and crisis management strategies. Has knowledge and skills in the relationship with stakeholders from the legislative and executive branches and the media. He has advised clients in a variety of industries including healthcare, technology, financial, and infrastructure through research and in-depth understanding of the political and regulatory landscape. He is a political scientist and historian from the Javerian University and a Master’s student in Political Science at the University of the Andes. Speaks Spanish and English.

Patricia
Matsuda

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from School of Commerce Foundation Álvares Penteado (FECAP), and a postgraduate degree in IT Governance from Mackenzie Presbyterian College. Holds a COBIT 4.1 certification (ISACA). She is the company’s financial assistant manager.

Alexis
Carranza

Conducts studies in public, electoral, and political affairs. He has experience in academic research. In 2018, he collaborated with the Mexican delegation of the Ministry of Economy in the renegotiation rounds for NAFTA and in meetings with the Pacific Alliance. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Works in Prospectiva since 2020. Alexis holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a specialization degree in political analysis.

Juana
Acuña

Consultant of the Bogotá team. She has been working at Prospectiva for 2 years in the design of public affairs and market access strategies for clients in the health sector. She is a professional in Government and International Relations from Colombia’s Externado University. She has expertise in public policy and international politics. Has worked at the General Directorate of Fiscal Support of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, monitoring, following up, and controlling the resources allocated to the Territorial Entities, through the General System of Participations. Is fluent in Spanish and English.

Camila
Montes

Based in Buenos Aires, she works as a Consultant within the Issue Management team. From there, she provides advice on public affairs strategies and political-economic analysis at the regional level with a focus on different economic sectors. Previously, she worked in public affairs agencies, with a particular focus on the technology and healthcare sectors. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the Argentine Catholic University. She speaks fluently Spanish and English.

Zulma
González

Leads the political analysis team for Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. She has experience in managing sociopolitical risks, corporate and regulatory affairs, strategic communications, and public relations. Holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Universidad Javeriana and a master’s in Peacebuilding with a focus on business, sustainability, and development from Universidad de Los Andes.

Josefina
Azpiroz Costa

She develops Public Affairs strategies and political-economic analysis at the regional level with a focus on different sectors. Before joining Prospectiva, she worked in the corporate affairs area of one of the largest retail companies in Argentina. She also has work experience in the National Chamber of Senators and in the national government, as well as in business associations. She holds a degree in Political Science from the Argentine Catholic University. Is based in Buenos Aires and is fluent in Spanish and English.