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Board of Directors

Aline Leite San Lee Sun Aline Leite San Lee Sun Independent Director
Carlos Eduardo Martins e Silva Carlos Eduardo Martins e Silva Director
 Claudia Jordão Ribeiro Pagnano Claudia Jordão Ribeiro Pagnano Independent Director
Catherine Howes Coimbra Thome Catherine Howes Coimbra Thome Director
 Edson Gustavo Georgette Peli Edson Gustavo Georgette Peli Chairman
Felipe Argalji Felipe Argalji Director
Mariana Moura Wyatt Mariana Moura Wyatt Director
 Rivadávia Correa Drummond de Alvarenga Neto Rivadávia Correa Drummond de Alvarenga Neto Independent Director
Weslley Kendrick Silva Weslley Kendrick Silva Director
Wilson de Matos Silva Wilson de Matos Silva Vice-Chairman
Aline Leite San Lee Sun Independent Director

Aline Leite San Lee Sun is an independent member of our board of directors, a position she has held since October 12, 2021. Mrs. Sun has over 30 years of experience in financial markets, including being the co-founder and chief executive officer of Guide Investimentos from 2013 to 2020. She was also a consultant at Pacífico Asset Management from 2011 to 2013, a superintendent in the asset management team at Itaú Unibanco from 2009 to 2011 and at Unibanco from 2004 to 2009, a senior product manager at Bank Boston from 2000 to 2004, a senior trader at Banco BBM in Rio de Janeiro and at BBM Securities in New York from 1996 to 1999, and a trader at Banco Icatu S.A. from 1993 to 1996. She has a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, a Certificate of Special Studies in Administration Management at Harvard Business School, and a certificate from the Advanced Boardroom Program for Women at Saint Paul Escola de Negócios.

Carlos Eduardo Martins e Silva Director

Carlos Eduardo Martins e Silva is a member of our board of directors since July 13, 2021. Mr. Martins e Silva is a partner at Vinci Partners where he focuses on private equity. He has actively participated in the raising, investing, monitoring and divestment of three private equity funds that together invested a total of U.S.$1.6 billion in more than 30 companies. He has served on the boards of directors or fiscal councils of Cemar, Ceagro, Los Grobo, Burger King, Vitru, Uniasselvi, Domino’s, Grupo CURA and Vero. Since 2021 he has also been a member of the deliberative council of the Brazilian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (Associação Brasileira de Private Equity & Venture Capital — ABVCAP). He has also held executive positions at portfolio companies of Vinci Partners, including serving as the chief financial officer Sollus and Los Grobo, and as the chief executive officer of Uniasselvi (on an interim basis) and Domino’s between 2018 and 2020. Before joining Vinci Partners, Mr. Martins e Silva was an equity research analyst at Credit Suisse where he participated in several initial public offerings between 2006 and 2007. Previously, he worked as an equity analyst at Banco Modal. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro and from the Università degli Studi di Bologna.

Claudia Jordão Ribeiro Pagnano Independent Director

Claudia Pagnano is an independent member of our board of directors, a position she has held since September 2, 2020. Ms. Pagnano has been an independent member of the board of directors of Vix Logistica SA serving their board, audit committee, ESG and people committee and market committee. She also acts as an independent member of the board at Brado logistica, a company which is part of Grupo COSAN in Brazil. She is also a consulting member of Security SA and a pro bono member of Cruz Vermelha do Brasil – São Paulo Chapter, the largest nonprofit humanitarian organization in the world. Ms. Pagnano is also one of the nine founders of WCD (Women Corporate Directors), Brazil chapter, a nonprofit foundation that aims to increase the participation of women in positions of boards of directors. Prior to that, she was Chief Executive Officer at Abrakidabra, Chief Commercial Officer at Gol Linhas Aéreas, Managing Director of the Brazilian Division of Brazil Foods-BRF, Chief Marketing Officer and Private Label Vice-President of Grupo Pão de Açucar, Chief Marketing Officer at BankBoston and Unibanco, Consumer Films Business Director for Brazil and Latin America at Eastman Kodak Company and Marketing Category Director at Colgate Palmolive. Ms. Pagnano holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Marketing from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing, including extension courses in Finance from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and has also received a certificate in Digital Transformation & Innovation from the University of California, Berkeley in 2018.

Catherine Howes Coimbra Thome Director

Catherine Howes Coimbra Thome is a member of the team at SPX Private Equity Gestão de Recursos Ltda. Previously, she worked for six years at Vinci Partners and one year at GP Investimentos. She holds a degree in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio).

Edson Gustavo Georgette Peli Chairman

Edson Gustavo Georgette Peli has been the Chairman of our Board of Directors since April 18, 2024 and a member of our Board of Directors since September 2, 2020. Mr. Peli has also served on Vitru Brasil’s Board of Directors since October 2015. In addition to our company, Mr. Peli is a member of the Board of Directors of Rede D’Or São Luiz S.A., Combio Energia S.A. and Ri Happy Brinquedos S.A., and an alternate member of the Board of Directors of Madero Indústria e Comércio S.A. Mr. Peli was also Managing Director of The Carlyle Group in São Paulo, where he joined in 2008, focusing on investment opportunities in Brazil and other South American countries. Mr. Peli remained with The Carlyle Group until its Brazilian operations were acquired by SPX Capital in May 2021, where he is currently a Partner. Since starting his career in private equity in 2008, Mr. Peli has been involved in the investment and management of more than R$6 billion in investments in the healthcare, education, consumer & retail and renewable energy sectors. Before joining The Carlyle Group, Mr. Peli worked in investment banking at Credit Suisse Brasil S.A., from December 2004 to February 2008, where he was involved in mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, having participated in more than 30 transactions in various sectors. Prior to joining Credit Suisse Brazil, Mr. Peli worked in risk analysis at Banco Citibank S.A. from February 2004 to December 2004. Mr. Peli holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the São Paulo School of Business Administration of the Getulio Vargas Foundation, with a specialization in Corporate Finance and Capital Markets from the University of Texas at Austin.

 

Felipe Argalji Director

Mr. Argalji is a member of our board of directors since November 17, 2022, and is a senior partner and member of the Executive Committee of Crescera Investimentos, responsible for investments in the Education Private Equity sector, since 2009. He was a member of the Finance Committee of Abril Educação, and a member of the board of directors at Anima Educação and Afya Limited. He is also currently a member of the board of AOVS Sistemas de Informática S/A (Alura). He holds an economics degree from IBMEC.

Mariana Moura Wyatt Director

Mariana Moura Wyatt is a partner and co-founder at 23S Capital. Prior to 23S Capital, Ms. Wyatt worked for 10 years at Temasek, where she was responsible for investments in Brazil. Before Temasek, she worked in the investment banking departments of Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. She is currently a board member at Bionexo S.A. and Clínica SIM Holdings Ltd. (SiMCo) and a member of the executive committees at Samedil Serviços de Atendimento Médico S.A. (MedSênior). She was also a member of the finance committee of Zamp S.A. (Burger King in Brazil), the strategic committee at Smartfit Escola de Ginástica e Dança S.A. and the risk committee at Superbac Biotechnology Solutions S.A. Ms. Wyatt holds an undergraduate degree in business administration from the Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo da Fundação Getulio Vargas and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Rivadávia Correa Drummond de Alvarenga Neto Independent Director

Rivadávia Correa Drummond de Alvarenga Neto is an independent member of our board of directors, a position he has held since September 2, 2020. Dr. Drummond is Clinical Assistant Professor at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, Faculty Lead for Arizona State University’s new M.S. degree in Innovation & Venture Development. Prior to joining the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, Dr. Drummond was an original partner and board member of the Anima Educational Group Brazil, he was a Visiting Associate Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China. Dr. Drummond is also founding partner and Executive Director of Rivadavia & Associates. Dr. Drummond was a post-doctoral fellow and visiting scholar at the University of Toronto, Canada, in 2009, holds (i) a PhD in Information Studies, I-School from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), in which he had his PhD Dissertation nominated for the award “Best Brazilian Dissertation in the field,” (ii) a MSc in Information Studies, I-School, from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), (iii) an MBA in International Business, from the Catholic University of Minas Gerais and (iv) a bachelor’s degree in Business from the Federal University of Minas Gerais.

Weslley Kendrick Silva Director

Weslley Kendrick Silva is a member of our board of directors, a position he has held since May 20, 2022. He is the former Head of Institutional Relations at Unicesumar. Mr. Kendrick Silva has a law degree from Unicesumar, as well as a post-graduate degree in marketing. In addition, Mr. Kendrick Silva has a post-graduate degree in strategic management of third-party organizations from Faculdade Cidade Verde and a master’s degree in leadership from Southeastern University.

Wilson de Matos Silva Vice-Chairman

Wilson de Matos Silva is a member of our board of directors since May 20, 2022. Mr. de Matos Silva is the founder and former dean of Unicesumar. He is also a founder of the educational group Colégio Objetivo – Unidade Maringá. Prior to this, Mr. de Matos Silva was a University Professor at the state university of Universidade Estadual de Maringá-PR and at Universidade Paranaense. Mr. de Matos Silva has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina as well as a specialization in advanced calculus from Universidade Estadual de Londrina.

Executive Officers

 Ana Paula Rodrigues Ana Paula Rodrigues Management and Services Officer
Gabriel Lobo Gabriel Lobo CFO & IRO
Sara Pedrini Martins Sara Pedrini Martins Academic
William Victor Kendrick de Matos Silva William Victor Kendrick de Matos Silva Chief Executive Officer
Ana Paula Rodrigues Management and Services Officer

Ana Paula Rodrigues is our Management and Services Officer, a position she has held since September 2, 2020. Ms. Rodrigues has been the head of human resources and services of the companies of our group since July 2018. Prior to that, she worked at YDUQS from April 1999 to July 2018, including 15 years in leadership positions. During her last two years at YDUQS, she was in charge of the shared services center and the information technology department, which provided services to over 90 campuses throughout Brazil. She also worked in several other departments, including the Student Relations Department. She participated in the creation of the management excellence program and the implementation of the quality control system at YDUQS. She was also the Chief Operations Officer of the distance learning department and in charge of student relations, in which capacity she focused on reducing drop-out rates. She was also responsible for the integration of the largest private educational institution launched by YDUQS. Ms. Rodrigues has an MBA in Strategic Management and a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Universidade Estácio de Sá.

Gabriel Lobo CFO & IRO

Mr. Gabriel Lobo worked for 7 years at Grupo SOMA, brazilian fashion group, owner of brands such as Farm, Hering, Animale, among others, where he held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer. At Grupo SOMA, Gabriel led several transformational projects, including the company’s IPO, the acquisition of key brands for the portfolio, and, more recently, the merger with Arezzo&Co, which created the Azzas 2154 group. Prior to Grupo SOMA, Gabriel worked at BHG – Brazil Hospitality Group, a company created by GP Investimentos, and at Grupo Globo. Gabriel holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ, an LL.M (Master of Laws) from Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV, and Executive Education from Harvard Business School.

Sara Pedrini Martins Academic
William Victor Kendrick de Matos Silva Chief Executive Officer

William Victor Kendrick de Matos Silva is our Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since March 1, 2024. Mr. Kendrick de Matos Silva is the former Head of Distance Learning at Unicesumar. Mr. Kendrick de Matos Silva has a master’s degree in public policy management from Universidade do Vale do Itajaí and a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from Centro Universitário de Maringá.

Senior Management

 James Prestes James Prestes DE Operations (UniCesumar)
Leandro Maraccini Claro Leandro Maraccini Claro Marketing
 Ricardo Grima Ricardo Grima DE Operations (Uniasselvi)
Solange Munhoz Arroyo Lopes Solange Munhoz Arroyo Lopes On-Campus Operations
Tiago Stachon Tiago Stachon Continuing Education Operation
Waleska Cunha Waleska Cunha People
James Prestes DE Operations (UniCesumar)

James Prestes is our Vice President of Digital Education at Unicesumar, a position he has held since August 11, 2022. He is the former Executive Director of Hubs and Expansion of Unicesumar. Mr. Prestes has an extensive background in several areas, both in digital education and inside the classroom. Previously, he was the Regional Director and Campus Director at Grupo Estácio and Campus Director at Faculdade Montessori, as well as Administrative Director at Colégio CK. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Faculdade Associada de Cotia, with specialization in University Management from Universidade São Marcos and Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral. 

Leandro Maraccini Claro Marketing
Ricardo Grima DE Operations (Uniasselvi)
Solange Munhoz Arroyo Lopes On-Campus Operations

Solange Munhoz Arroyo Lopes is our Vice President of On-campus Operations. She holds a degree in Physiotherapy and Pedagogy from UniCesumar University, a master’s degree in Education from the State University of Maringá, and a PhD in Education from UNICAMP. At UniCesumar, she held the positions of Chief of Staff of the Rector’s Office (2004 to 2006); Director of Education (2006 to 2009); and Director of Biological and Health Sciences (2010 to 2013). She served as Municipal Secretary of Education of Maringá from 2013 to 2016. In addition to being Vice President, she is also the Rector of UniCesumar University. Mrs. Solange has been an evaluator for INEP/MEC since 2010 and has extensive experience in education, teacher training, higher education management, management of basic and elementary education units, institutional evaluation, and student assessment (IDEB, ENEM, ENADE), as well as in teacher training and development.

Tiago Stachon Continuing Education Operation

Tiago Stachon is our Vice President of Continuing Education, a position he has held since August 11, 2022. Mr. Stachon has an extensive background in marketing and sales in the digital education segment. He is the former VP of Marketing & Sales of Unicesumar, an institution recognized by a unique combination of sustained growth and high-quality education, and which is now part of the Vitru group. Before joining Unicesumar, Mr. Stachon worked in advertising agencies for 20 years within companies from different segments (education, automotive, cosmetic, and food), both national and international, in which he developed his expertise in marketing, sales, branding, digital marketing, CRM, innovation, advertising and omnichannel strategies. He has a Master’s degree in International Marketing from UNLP – Universidad Nacional de la Plata (Argentina) and won several awards, such as the Anthology CRM Awards in 2018 and 2022 (Orlando, US) and the Gran Premio of the International Media Association (New York, US).

Waleska Cunha People

Waleska Cunha is our Vice President of Human Resources, a position she has held since October 24, 2022. Ms. Cunha has an extensive background in HR, leading teams, and projects with a solid career in Strategic and Corporate HR in medium and large companies in the sectors of Technology, Financial Services, and Education with extensive participation in merger & acquisition processes, integrating cultures, and managing talents. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina and specialization courses in business at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and Anhembi Morumbi.

Audit Committee Composition

Independent Director Board of Directors Audit Committee
Aline Leite San Lee Sun I
Claudia Jordão Ribeiro Pagnano I
Rivadávia Correa Drummond de Alvarenga Neto I

I  = Independent Director

= Chairperson

= Member