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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Alierta Izuel, Cesar 63 2000 Executive Chairman of the Board
Faine Casas, Isidro 67 2000 Proprietary Vice Chairman of the Board
Nafria Aznar, Vitalino Manuel 58 2006 Proprietary Vice Chairman of the Board
Fernandez Valbuena, Santiago 50 General Manager of Finance and Corporate Development
Key, Matthew 44 2007 General Manager Telefonica Europa
Ansaldo Lutz, Guillermo 45 2007 General Manager of Telefonica Espana
Linares Lopez, Julio 63 2007 Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director
Sanchez De Lerin Garcia-Ovies, Ramiro 51 2005 General Legal Secretary of the Board of Directors
Alvarez-Pallete Lopez, Jose Maria 45 2006 Executive Director, Chairman and CEO of Telefonica Internacional SA, GM of Telefonica Latinoamerica
Rios Perez, Calixto 60 Internal Auditing Manager
Abril Perez, Luis Technical General Secretary to the Chairman
Massanell Lavilla, Antonio 54 1995 Proprietary Director
Abril Perez, Jose Maria 57 2007 Proprietary Director
De Almansa Moreno-Barreda, Jose Fernando 60 2003 Director
Erskine, Peter 57 2006 Director
Ferrari Herrero, Alfonso 67 2001 Independent Director
Colomer Casellas, Carlos 65 2001 Independent Director
Hinojosa Fernandez de Angulo, Gonzalo 63 2002 Independent Director
Isla Alvarez de Tajera, Pablo 45 2002 Independent Director
Arculus, David 62 2006 Independent Director
De Paz Mancho, Francisco Javier 50 2007 Independent Director
Castillo Sanz, Eva 46 2008 Independent Director
Furlan, Luiz Fernando 63 2008 Independent Director

Biographies

Name Description
Alierta Izuel, Cesar Mr. Cezar Alierta Izuel has served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since July 26, 2000. He joined the Board of Directors of the Company on January 29, 1997. He has also acted as Member of the Boards of Directors of China Unicom and Telecom Italia. In addition, he acts as Member of the Colombia Business School Board of Overseers. Between 1970 and 1985, he served as General Manager of the Capital Markets division at Banco Urquijo in Madrid. Subsequently, he acted as Chairman and Founder of Beta Capital, which he combined as from 1991 with his post as Chairman of the Spanish Financial Analysts’ Association. He has also been Member of the Board of Directors and Standing Committee of the Madrid Stock Exchange. Between 1996 and 2000, he held the post of Chairman of Tabacalera, S.A., and subsequently Altadis, following the Company’s merger with the French group Seita. In April 2008, Mr. Alierta Izuel was appointed as Chairman of the Social Board of the UNED (National Long Distance Spanish University). He holds a degree in Law from Universidad de Zaragoza and he obtained a Masters of Business Administration degree from Columbia University of New York in 1970.
Faine Casas, Isidro Mr. Isidro Faine Casas has served as Proprietary Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since 2000 and Member of the Board of Directors of the Company since January 26, 1994. He was appointed at the proposal of La Caixa. He is Financial Analyst and Academic at the Real Academy of the Finance and Economic Science. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abertis Infraestructuras S.A. He also serves as Member of the Boards of Directors of Caixa Holding S.A.U. and Port Aventura S.A. For over 40 years, he has developed his professional career working for several companies in different sectors of the economy, as well as financial institutions such as Banco Atlantico in 1964, Banco de Asuncion – Paraguay in 1969, Banco Riva y Garcia in 1973, Banca Jover in 1974, and Banco Union S.A. in 1978. He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy degree in Economics and a diploma in Management from IESE Business School, Universidad de Navarra. He also holds an ISMP in Business Administration from Harvard University.
Nafria Aznar, Vitalino Manuel Mr. Vitalino Manuel Nafria Aznar has served as Proprietary Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since June 21, 2006 and Member of the Board of Directors of the Company since December 21, 2005. He was appointed at the proposal of BBVA. He has also served as Retail Banks Director in Spain and Portugal for Banco BilbaoVizcaya Argentaria S.A. since January 2005. In 1966, he joined Banco de Vizcaya. In 1983, he became Member of the Board of Directors of Banco de Financiacion Industrial (Induban) in Bilbao. In 1988, he worked as Regional Director of Aragon, Navarra y Rioja for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya. In 1990, he was appointed Business Management Director of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (BBV). In 1994, he held a senior position at the Territorial Direction in Pais Vasco. In April 1998, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of BBV in Mexico. In July 2000, he was appointed Member of the Board of Directors of BBVA Bancomer. In December 2001, he became Member of the Directive Committee of BBVA at the Global Level, and in January 2003, General Manager of BBVA America.
Fernandez Valbuena, Santiago Mr. Santiago Fernandez Valbuena serves as General Manager of Finance and Corporate Development of Telefonica SA. He has served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer since July 2002. He joined Telefonica in 1997 as Chief Executive Officer of Fonditel, Telefonica's Pension Assets Manager. Previously, he acted as Managing Director of Societe Generale Equities and Head of Equities & Research at Beta Capital in Madrid. Mr. Fernandez Valbuena served as President of the Research Commission at the Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts. He has held senior teaching positions at Manchester Business School and Instituto de Empresa's MBA programs. He holds a Master of Science degree and Doctorate in Philosophy degree in Economics and Finance from Northeastern University as well as a degree in Economics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Key, Matthew Mr. Matthew Key serves as General Manager Telefonica Europa, a subsidiary of Telefonica SA. He was appointed to this post in November 2007. He was appointed to the Executive Committee of O2 UK in March 2005. He joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in February 2002, with responsibility for strategy, business development, regulatory functions and the establishment of the Tesco Mobile joint venture. Before joining O2, Matthew worked with Vodafone as UK Operations Finance Director for four years. Prior to this, he held various financial positions within Kingfisher, Coca-Cola, Schweppes and Grand Metropolitan.
Ansaldo Lutz, Guillermo Mr. Guillermo Ansaldo Lutz serves as General Manager of Telefonica Espana, a subsidiary of Telefonica SA. He was appointed to this post in December 2007. From 1989 to 2000 he worked for McKinsey & Company. From 1989 to 1993 he was based in Madrid-Spain. In 1993 he returned to Argentina. During his career at McKinsey, he focused on Financial Institutions and Telecom Sector. From 2000 to 2004, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Telefonica de Argentina S.A. In April 2005 he was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Telefonica de Espana, position from where he has contributed to the development of Broadband and Imagenio in Spain. Mr. Ansaldo Lutz holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Dartmouth College and a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Buenos Aires.
Linares Lopez, Julio Mr. Julio Linares Lopez has served as Chief Operating Officer of Telefonica SA since December 19, 2007. He joined Telefonica’s R&D Centre in May 1970 and held various positions there before being appointed Head of Telefonica’s Technology Department in 1984. In April 1990 he was appointed as General Manager of Telefonica Investigacion y Desarrollo (Telefonica I + D). In December 1994 he became Deputy General Manager of Telefonica’s Marketing and Services Development Department, in the Commercial area, subsequently moving to the position of Deputy General Manager for Corporate Marketing. In July 1997 he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Telefonica Multimedia, and President of Telefonica Cable and Producciones Multitematicas. In May 1998, Mr. Linares Lopez was appointed as General Manager of Strategy and Technology in Telefonica S.A.’s Corporate Centre and in June 2005 he was appointed as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Cesky Telecom. In addition, he has been Executive Chairman of Telefonica de Espana since January 2000. In December 2005 he became Managing Director for Coordination, Business Development and Synergies in Telefonica S.A., where he was also a Member of the Board of Directors and Secretary for the Executive Committee. He serves as Member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Telecom Italia as well as Member of the Board of Directors ofTelefonica de Espana, SAU, Telefonica Moviles Espana, SAU and Telefonica Europe, plc., Member of the Advisory Board of Telefonica Latinoamerica and the Social Council of the Complutense University of Madrid. Mr. Linares Lopez holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad Politecnica de Madrid.
Sanchez De Lerin Garcia-Ovies, Ramiro Mr. Ramiro Sanchez De Lerin Garcia-Ovies has served as General Legal Secretary of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since September 28, 2005. He began his career in Arthur Andersen, first working for its Audit Department and later for its Tax Department. In 1982, he became Abogado del Estado and started working for the Treasury Internal Revenue in Madrid (Delegacion de Hacienda de Madrid). Afterwards, he was assigned to the State Secretariat for the European Communities and, later, to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. He has been General Secretary and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Elosua S.A., Tabacalera S.A., Altadis S.A. and Xfera Moviles S.A. He has also been teaching in ICADE, Instituto de Empresa and Escuela de Hacienda Publica.
Alvarez-Pallete Lopez, Jose Maria Mr. Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete Lopez has served as Executive Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since July 26, 2006. He was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Telefonica Internacional S.A. in July 2002, and General Manager of Telefonica Latinoamerica in July 2006. He acts as Member of the Board of Directors of Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo, S.A., Telefonica DataCorp, S.A.U., Colombia Telecomunicaciones, S.A. ESP, Telefonica Moviles Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Telefonica Larga Distancia de Puerto Rico, TLD, Telefonica del Peru, S.A.A., Telefonica Internacional Chile, S.A., Telefonica USA, Inc. and Portugal Telecom, SGPS, S.A. He also serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Brasilcel, N.V. and Deputy Director of Telefonica Moviles Colombia, S.A., Telefonica de Argentina, S.A., Compania de Telecomunicaciones de Chile, S.A. and Telefonica Moviles Chile, S.A. He began his professional career with Auditors Arthur Young in 1987, before joining Benito & Monjardin / Kidder, Peabody & Co. in 1988. After this, in 1995 he joined Cementos Portland (Cemex) as head of the Investor Relations and Studies Department. In 1996 he became Financial Manager for Spain, and in 1998, General Manager for Administration and Finance responsible for the Cemex Group´s interests in Indonesia and Member of the Board of Cemex Asia, Ltd. In February 1999 he joined the Telefonica Group as General Manager of Finance for Telefonica Internacional, S.A. In September of the same year he was given the post of General Manager of Corporate Finance in Telefonica SA. He has been Member of the Board of Directors of Cemex Singapur, Telefonica Publicidad e Informacion, S.A., Telefonica de Espana, S.A., Telefonica Moviles Espana, S.A., Telefonica O2 Europe, Plc., China Netcom Group Corporation Limited, and Member of the Supervisory Board of Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, S.A. He holds a degree in Economics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He also studied Economics at Universite Libre in Belgium.
Rios Perez, Calixto Mr. Calixto Rios Perez serves as Internal Auditing Manager of Telefonica SA. In 1973, he joined Banco Exterior de Espaffa as the General Manager of Extebank in New York City. Subsequently, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Extebandes, in Venezuela. Later, Mr. Rios Perez returned to Madrid as General Manager of Filiales Bancarias Internacionales of Banco Exterior de Espafla. In 1990, he was appointed as Chief Operating Officer responsible for overseeing the construction, management and marketing of the Olympic Village for the Olympic games and a year later was named Chief Financial Officer of Tabacalera, S.A. After the merger of Tabacalera and Seita, he was appointed as Advisor to the Chairmen and Head of Strategy and Planning. After joining Telefonica as Corporate General Manager for Institutional Relations, in July 2002 he was appointed General Manager for Internal Auditing and Communications. He holds a degree in Economics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Abril Perez, Luis Mr. Luis Abril Perez serves as Technical General Secretary to the Chairman of Telefonica SA. He began his professional career at Universidad Comercial de Deusto, as Teacher of Microeconomics, and he later directed the Finance Department. He then became Treasury Manager of the Banco de Vizcaya, as well as Head of the Technical Secretariat of the Chairman, Pedro Toledo. During his time with the BBV Group, he served as General Manager of the Private Banking and Asset Management Divisions. He also acted as General Manager of Banesto and General Manager of Studies and Communication at BSCH. After joining the Telefonica group, he was appointed as General Manager of Media, Marketing and Contents of Telefonica SA, and Chairman of Telefonica de Contenidos. In December 2003, he was appointed as General Manager of Corporate Communications. He holds a degree in Economics from Universidad Comercial de Deusto, a degree in Law from Universidad de Deusto as well as a Masters of Business Administration from Nemi.
Massanell Lavilla, Antonio Mr. Antonio Massanell Lavilla has served as Proprietary Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since April 21, 1995. He was appointed at the proposal of La Caixa. On April 29, 2009, he was appointed as Chairman of the Company's Service Quality and Commerce Committee. He serves as Senior Executive Vice President of Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona (la Caixa) and Member of the Board of Directors of Port Aventura S.A., e-la Caixa 1 S.A., Espacio Pyme S.A., Bousorama S.A., Caixa Capital Desarrollo S.C.R. S.A. and Caixa Capital Risc S.G.E.C.R. S.A. He also acts as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Serveis Informatics la Caixa S.A. In 1971, he joined Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona,(La Caixa) where he developed several posts. In 1990, he was appointed as Assistant Manager and Secretary of the Direction Committee. In the same year, he was appointed as Member of the Board of Directors of VidaCaixa S.A., Seguros de la Caixa S.A., Socredit (Monaco), and Sociedad Espanola de Medios de Pago. From 1992 to 1994, he served as Chairman of the Principal Organ of Sistema 6000 de la Confederacion Espanola de Cajas de Ahorros. He holds a degree in Economics from Universidad de Barcelona.
Abril Perez, Jose Maria Mr. Jose Maria Abril Perez has served as Proprietary Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since July 25, 2007.
De Almansa Moreno-Barreda, Jose Fernando Mr. Jose Fernando De Almansa Moreno-Barreda has served as Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since February 26, 2003. He serves as Member of the Boards of Directors of Telefonica Internacional, S.A., Telefonica de Argentina S.A., Telefonica del Peru S.A.A., Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo S.A., Telefonica Moviles Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and Chief Operating Officer of Servicios Externos de Apoyo Empresarial S.A. de C.V. In addition, he serves as Substitute Director of BBVA Bancomer Mexico S.A. de C.V. In December 1974, he joined the Spanish Diplomatic Corps, and served, from 1976 to 1992, as Secretary of the Spanish Embassy in Brussels, Cultural Counselor of the Spanish Representation to Mexico, Chief Director for Eastern European Affairs and Atlantic Affairs, Director in the Spanish Foreign Affairs Ministry, Counselor to the Spanish Permanent Representation to NATO in Brussels, Minister-Counselor of the Spanish Embassy in the Soviet Union, General Director of the National Commission for the fifth Centennial of the Discovery of the Americas, and Deputy General Director for Eastern Europe Affairs in the Spanish Foreign Affairs Ministry. From 1993 to 2002, he served as Chief of the Royal Household by His Majesty King Juan Carlos I, and is currently Personal Adviser to His Majesty the King. He holds a degree in Law from Universidad de Deusto, Spain.
Erskine, Peter Mr. Peter Erskine has served as Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since January 25, 2006. He serves as Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica O2 Europe Plc and Member of the Advisory Board of the University of Reading Business School. He began his career in the field of Marketing and Trade Mark Management in Polycell and in Colgate Palmolive. He worked for several years at the Mars Group, being appointed European Vice Chairman of Mars Electronics. In 1990, he was appointed as Vice Chairman of Marketing and Merchandise of Unitel. From 1993 to 1998, he held a number of senior positions, including Director of BT Mobile and President and Chief Executive Officer of Concert. In 1998, he became Managing Director of BT Cellnet. Subsequently, in 2001, he became Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica O2 Europe Plc. In 2006, he became Executive Chairman of Telefonica O2 Europe Plc. From July 2006 to December 2007, he served as General Manager of Telefonica O2 Europe. He obtained a degree in Psychology from Liverpool University in 1973.
Ferrari Herrero, Alfonso Mr. Alfonso Ferrari Herrero has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since March 28, 2001. He serves as Member of the Boards of Directors of Compania de Telecomunicaciones de Chile S.A., Telefonica del Peru S.A.A., and Telefonica Moviles Chile S.A. From 1968 to 1969, he acted as Assistant to the Financial Manager of Hidroelectrica del Cantabrico S.A. From 1969 to 1985, he worked in Banco Urquijo as Financial Analyst, Manager of Industrial Investments, and served as Representative in several subsidiaries of Banco Urquijo as Member of the Board of Directors. From 1985 to 1996, he was Member of the Board of Directors and Manager of the Corporate Finance of Beta Capital S.A. From 1996 to 2000, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer of Beta Capital S.A. He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Madrid and holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Harvard University.
Colomer Casellas, Carlos Mr. Carlos Colomer Casellas has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since March 28, 2001. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Colomer Group and Member of the Board of Directors of Altadis S.A. He also acts as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Indo Internacional S.A., Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ahorro Bursatil S.A. SICAV and Inversiones Mobiliarias Urquiola S.A. SICAV. He began his career in 1970 as Marketing Vice Chairman of Henry Colomer S.A. In 1980, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Manager of Henry Colomer S.A and Haugron Cientifical S.A. In 1986, he was also appointed as President of Revlon for Europe. In 1989, he became President of Revlon International and in 1990, he became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Revlon Inc. In 2000, he was appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Colomer Group. He holds a degree in Economics from Universidad de Barcelona and a degree in Business Administration from IESE Business School, Universidad de Navarra .
Hinojosa Fernandez de Angulo, Gonzalo Mr. Gonzalo Hinojosa Fernandez de Angulo has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since April 12, 2002. He serves as Member of the Board of Directors of Dinamia Capital Privado S.A. SCR. From 1966 to 1985, he acted as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Cortefiel S.A. He began his professional career with Cortefiel in 1976, and has served in various management positions since then. From 1991 to 2002, he served as Member of the Board of Directors of Banco Central Hispano Americano and as Member of the Board of Directors of Portland Valderribas. He has also served as Member of the Board of Directors of Altadis S.A. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Politecnica de Madrid.
Isla Alvarez de Tajera, Pablo Mr. Pablo Isla Alvarez de Tajera has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since April 12, 2002. In 1988, he joined The Body of State Lawyers. Since June 2005, he has been Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Inditex S.A. He began his career in 1988 as Attorney General with the Spanish Ministry of Transports, Tourism and Communications and, in 1991, he joined the Spanish General Direction of Legal Services. From 1992 to 1996, he served as General Manager of the Legal Services Department of Banco Popular. In 1996, he was appointed General Manager of the National Heritage department of the Treasury Ministry. He served as General Secretary of Banco Popular Espanol from 1998 to 2000. In July 2000, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Grupo Altadis. He holds a degree in Law from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Arculus, David Sir David Arculus has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since January 25, 2006. He also serves as Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica O2 Europe Plc, Deputy President of CBI, and Member of the Oxford University Press Finance Committee. From 1998 to 2001, he acted as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Severn Trent Plc and IPC Group Limited. From 2002 to 2004, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Earls Court and Olympia Ltd Chairman. From 2004 to January 2006, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of O2 plc. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Central England in 2003. In 1996, he received a Masters degree in Engineering and Science and Economics from Oriel College, Oxford while in 1972, he received a Masters degree in Business Administration from the London Business School.
De Paz Mancho, Francisco Javier Mr. Francisco Javier De Paz Mancho has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since December 19, 2007. He serves as Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica de Argentina S.A. and Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo S.A. From 2004 to 2007, he acted as Chairman of the Board of Directors of MERCASA and from 1996 to 2004, as Manager of Corporate Strategy of the Panrico Donuts Group. From 1993 to 1996, he served as General Manager of Internal Trade of the Ministry of Turism and Commerce. From 1990 to 1993, he was Secretary of the Borrad of Union de Consumidores de Espana (UCE) and Chief Executive Officer of the Magazine Revista Ciudadano and, from 1984 to 1993, he was Secretary General of the Socialism Youth and Member of the Executive Council of PSOE. He also served as Member of the Board of Directors of the Tunnel of Cadi between 2004 and 2006, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Patronal Pan y Bolleria Marca (COE) between 2003 and 2004, Member of the Board of Directors of Mutua de Accidentes de Zaragoza (MAZ) between 1998 and 2004, Member of the Board of Directors of the Panrico Group between 1998 and 2004, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Observatorio de la Distribucion Comercial del Ministerio de Comercio y Turismo between 1994 and 1996, Member of the Economic and Social Board and its permanent Commission between 1991 and 1993 and between 1996 and 2000, and Member of the Board of Directors of Tabacalera S.A. between 1993 and 1996. He holds a degree in Publicity and Information and studies in Law. He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy degree in Management from Universidad de Navarra.
Castillo Sanz, Eva Ms. Eva Castillo Sanz has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since January 23, 2008. She heads Global Wealth Management business operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including Merrill Lynch Bank (Suisse) and the International Trust and Wealth Structuring business. She acts as Member of the Merrill Lynch EMEA Executive Committee, the Global Wealth Management Executive and Operating Committees. Prior to her current role, she served as Head of Global Markets and Investment Banking in Iberia, as well as President of Merrill Lynch Spain and before that, as Chief Operating Officer for EMEA Equity Markets. She joined Merrill Lynch in 1997 as Head of Equity Markets for Spain and Portugal. In 1999, she was promoted to Country Manager for Spain and Portugal and, in 2000, she became Chief Executive Officer of Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Espana. Before joining Merrill Lynch, she worked for Goldman Sachs International in London for five years, in the International Equities department. Prior to that, she worked for five years at the Spanish broker Beta Capital. She holds three Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business, Economics and Law from Universidad Pontificia Comillas.
Furlan, Luiz Fernando Mr. Luiz Fernando Furlan has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Telefonica SA since January 23, 2008. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Amazonas Sustainability Foundation and Member of the Board of Directors of Redecard S.A., Amil Participacoes S.A., Kroton Educacional S.A., Marisa S.A. and Stefanini IT Solutions S.A. He acted as Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade of the Govern of Brazil from 2003 to 2007. Previously, he served as President of the Board of Directors of Sadia S.A., where he has worked since 1978, and Member of the Board of Directors of several other companies in Brazil and abroad such as Panamco (Pan American Beverages, Inc.) of the United States, Telefonica S.A. of Spain, and Brasmotor S.A. of Brazil. He also served as Member of the Consulting Board of IBM in Latin America and of ABN Amro Bank in Brazil, and President of ABEF (Brazilian Chicken Exporters Association), ABRASCA (Brazilian Association of Public Owned Companies) and MEBF (Mercosur European Union Business Forum). He also served as Vice President of Sao Paulo Entrepreneurs Association (FIESP). He holds a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial (FEI) and a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Centro Universitario SantAnna, with specialization in Financial Administration from Fundacao Getulio Vargas.
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