Corporate Governance in Practice with Alexandre D’Ambrosio

Episode 18 of the Brazil (is not) for Beginners podcast, hosted by Brazil (is not) for Beginners, titled "Corporate Governance in Practice with Alexandre D’Ambrosio" was published on November 13, 2025 and runs 49 minutes.

November 13, 2025 ·49m · Brazil (is not) for Beginners

Summary

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 companiesThe important role of Boards in supporting strong corporate governanceLessons from the Vale tragedies in Brumadinho and MarianaShifting the company’s leadership perspectiveRebuilding stakeholder trust after company crisesAdapting to the Brazilian corporate styleBringing executives and employees together toward a common goalAnd lots more…

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