Leonardo Pontes dos Reis, CFA's Linkedin Analytics

Senior executive with more than 20 years of experience in Finance in listed companies operating in industries such as Retail, Metals, and Energy, with local and international leadership positions, with extensive cases in Capital Restructuring and Capital Optimization, having raised more than US$3 billion to help companies in their expansion goals and financial stability. Practice in IPO processes, working from the decision to go public until post-offer, creating and implementing financial processes, controls and reports to assure consistency in information provided to investors. Results- and team-oriented, with practice in creating long-term strategy and business plans to grow market value, which also requires understanding customer needs and aspirations. Strong financial knowledge acquired through a diverse career with positions in different and complementary areas of Finance, such as CFO, Trader, M&A Analyst, Treasurer, and Investor Relations Manager. Ability to negotiate complex instruments, such as local and international bond offerings with global investors or turn-key EPC contracts with multinationals, making profitable long-term deals to advance strategic agenda. Experience in M&A processes and negotiations, as well as aligning post-deal incentives. Vast practice in managing International Operations, having negotiated with banks and investors in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, the United States, Germany, UK, and China. Chartered Financial Analyst, one of the most respected finance charters in the world, adding to the bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), Brazil.