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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).

Mário
Gomez

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

Marketing Director of Prospectiva, first contributed to the company in 2002. Is currently responsible for elaborating projects for institutional promotion in Latin America through local partnerships, content production, and developing new digital products. Started his career in W/Brasil and was founding partner of Tastedg, a relationship marketing agency responsible for companies in the premium segment. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of São Paulo and one in Social Communication from ESPM. Has 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.

Ronaldo
Pequeneza

Director of Corporate Financing. He participated in the Credit Training Program of Chase Bank Manhattan – Brazil and was director of Banco WestLB of Brazil with activities in the areas of credit, customer relations, trade, and project finance. He was director of Valora, a company specialized in advising on concession/APP projects and trade finance.

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.

Juan Sebastian
Bejarano

Public Affairs manager specialized in the legislative branch from our Bogota office. Juan Sebastian holds a B.A in Political Science and Government and has a postgraduate degree in Public Opinion and Political Marketing, with more than 10 years of experience as a communications and public affairs strategist from the academic, legislative, and government perspective. Prior to joining Prospectiva Colombia he served as a legislative advisor for the presidency of the Health Commission of the Congress of Colombia and as coordinator of citizen participation in the Colombian Superintendence of Health and has broad experience working in the legislative. Juan Sebastián has also experience working as college professor in politics communications.

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.

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.

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.

Rebecca
Bonaldi

Leads the client attendance team focused on states and capitals. Works in Prospectiva since 2018 and has collaborated with the structuring of the subnational monitoring team.
Has experience with governmental relations, worked as an analyst in Patri Políticas Públicas, carried public opinion polls and public policy evaluation at Ipsos, and worked in the area of bidding processes and public-private partnerships at General Electric. Graduated in Public Policy Management from the University of São Paulo and attends an MBA in Governmental Relations from Fundação Getulio Vargas.

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

Works as an assistant manager for business projects, being responsible for identifying market access opportunities and engaging stakeholders. Has experience in Legal Economics, having already worked as a consultant in a law firm and in an economic consultancy. He was also an advisor at the Administrative Council for Economic Defense. Holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from PUC-Rio and a master’s degree in industrial economics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Stephanie
Nunes

She manages costumer services for health clients, with contracts for monitoring and analysis projects, identifying opportunities related to market access and stakeholder engagement at the federal and state levels. She began her career in Public Affairs at a consultancy firm and worked as a researcher at the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA). She holds a BA in International Relations, with academic experience at the Budapest Business School (Hungary). Also holds a postgraduate degree in political advisory and public policies from UnB, and is currently enrolled as a special student in the Master’s program in Health Public Policies at Fiocruz.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Francisca
Villa

Fábio
Alves

Coordinates the Subnational Content team, monitoring the Executive and Legislative powers at state and municipal levels. Is part of Prospectiva since 2019, when selected as an intern for the company. Holds a degree in Political Science from the University Center of the Federal District (UDF) and has international experience at the University of Porto in Portugal, where coursework included public policies, sociology, and languages.

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.

Thaís
Frabetti

Coordinates the team responsible for sectorial data intelligence. At Prospectiva since 2018, she has served clients from various sectors such as food, energy, and consumer goods. She was President of the Junior Enterprise Federation of the Federal District and worked on a consulting project for the Brazilian Post Office. She also has experience as a business analyst in the food industry and in 2018 she participated as general campaign coordinator for a federal deputy. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UnB and a postgraduate degree in Business Management in Canada.

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.

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.

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.

Danilo
Barbeta

At Prospectiva since 2019, is the Public Affairs assistant manager focusing on the food and beverage sector in Brasília. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Brasília (UnB) and has worked as a parliamentary advisor for the National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ). He also served as a government relations advisor at another consultancy firm in Brasília, working in the construction, information technology, chemical and food sectors.

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.

Ana Luiza
Matos Naves

Is the assistant manager of the Federal Content area since September 2022, having been an analyst in the same area and, previously, a consultant in the Food and Beverage area. She works on issues related to monitoring the federal legislature across the various areas of Prospectiva. She has a degree in Political Science from the University of Brasília (UnB), with experience in the legislative process. She was the academic coordinator of the Politeia Project. Currently a law student at the Brasília Mackenzie Presbyterian College (FPMB), with graduation scheduled for the end of 2023.

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.

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.

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.

Jorge
Gómez Salcedo

Political scientist with emphasis in comparative politics and international relations. He has 6 years of experience in strategic consulting, focusing on public affairs and internal and external communications. Throughout his career, he has worked with companies from highly regulated industries in processes of stakeholder relations, freedom to operate and reputational strengthening.

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.

Jaqueline
Rodrigues

Is responsible for Prospectiva’s Human Resources area, with a focus on Human and Organizational Development. She worked for almost three years in the third sector, focusing on Communication and Engagement. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Catholic University of São Paulo and an executive degree in Business Partner from FGV.

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.

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.

Santiago
Sánchez

Consultant of the Bogota team for the Public Affairs area, he is part of the Prospectiva team since 2020 and is responsible for the development and accompaniment in the implementation of public affairs strategies. In Prospectiva, he has worked in with monitoring, analysis of the economic, regulatory, and legislative context of Colombia. He is a professional in Government and International Relations with emphasis in Public Management from Colombia’s Externado University. Is currently finishing his Master’s Degree in Law with emphasis in Corporations and Commercial Business at Universidad of Rosario. Is fluent in French 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.

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.