Board of Directors, Management and Committees

Denis Ferreira began his career as a management consultant at Accenture, Gemini Consulting, and Siemens Telecommunications. He currently has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications sector and served as Head of Residential Solutions at TIM Brasil, working with TIM Live, the business unit that provides fixed ultra-broadband services. Denis has also held various leadership positions at Vivo, GVT, and Claro, where he distinguished himself by ensuring a strong track record of growth acceleration in these companies.

Denis Ferreira holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy; a specialization in Business Administration (CEAG) from the São Paulo School of Business Administration – FGV; and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from USP São Carlos Campus. He currently serves as a full member of the Board of Directors and holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Admission date: 01/17/2022

Danilo Perez is a finance executive with 15 years of experience in subscription-based businesses. He comes from Sascar Participações S.A. (“Sascar”), a technology and innovation company within the Michelin Group, previously owned by GP Investimentos. At Sascar, Danilo served as Chief Financial Officer for over seven years and led various initiatives that facilitated substantial revenue and profit growth. Previously, he held senior positions in the finance department of Telefonica Brasil. Danilo holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo and completed a postgraduate program in administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas. Currently, he holds the position of Chief Financial Officer and Director of Investor Relations.

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Alejandro Contreras is the Director of Marketing and Customer Service at Alares and has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector in Brazil. Prior to joining Alares, Alejandro was the Director of Marketing and Quality at Sumicity and Vice President of Strategy at Telefonica | Vivo. Alejandro has also held marketing and strategy positions at GVT and TIM Brasil, and has worked at consulting firms BCG and McKinsey & Co. Alejandro holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from Universidad del Valle de Guatemala and has an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

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Anderson Oliveira holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Business Strategic Management from FGV. He began his career in Retail and throughout his journey has worked at Multinational Corn Refineries Brazil, Bretas Supermarkets Network, and Coca-Cola Group. In 2003, he started his career in the Telecommunications segment, where he held the position of Commercial Director at Telefônica (Vivo). An executive with a broad market vision and experience in B2B and B2C markets, operational efficiency, and results management. Solid experience in the commercial area, strategic planning, operational management, commercial management, and people management are the main pillars guiding his management. He has experience in forming and leading high-performance sales teams.

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Decio Feijó is an electrical engineer with specialization in strategic management from UFRN. With over 23 years of experience, he has structured his career in the development of new network and service projects, starting in the area of implementing the multimedia network of Cabo Telecom, supporting it to become a reference in its field. He held the position of engineering director at the Conexão group, generated from the merger of several ISPs, as part of one of the first consolidation platforms in this market. He currently holds the position of Chief Technology Officer of the Company.

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Director of Information Technology and Operations at Alares since 2022, Miguel has 33 years of experience managing Technology areas, driving evolution and transformation processes across various industries, with a primary focus on transforming processes and company culture through the use of new management models and technological platforms. Miguel has built his career in publicly traded companies (Alliar, Movida, CVC, NET/Claro, Accenture) and brings academic and practical experience in structuring corporate solutions, solving structural problems, and developing technological innovation projects in key IT disciplines (Applications, Infrastructure, Information Security, and Governance). Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and holding a degree in Business Administration, with an MBA in Strategic Management and Finance from INSPER, along with various specialization courses and seminars both in Brazil and abroad.

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Alvaro Menezes is the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) at Alares and has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector in Brazil. Prior to joining Alares, Alvaro served as Director of M&A at Algar Telecom, with significant roles at Nokia Brazil (as Director of Strategy and Market Intelligence), as well as Telefônica/Vivo (as Superintendent of New Business and Strategic Planning). Alvaro has also held relevant M&A positions at Dasa and Alliage. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) and has an Executive MBA in Finance from IBMEC.

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Paloma graduated in Law in 2000 from Universidade Paulista SP. She has over 18 years of experience leading legal departments in multinational IT/Telecom companies such as Bentley, SAP, and SKY, in Latin America and Europe. She holds a postgraduate degree from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) in Business Law and is certified by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC – Board Member Certification), Southern Methodist University-Texas/USA (Corporate Executive Development Program – Organizational Leadership), and IAE Business School-Buenos Aires/ARG (Executive Development Program – Business Administration and Management).

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Simone Oechsler is a Human Resources executive with over 20 years of experience in industries such as textiles, food, finance, entertainment, and technology. She comes from SKY, the largest satellite TV operator in Brazil, where she worked for 7 years and, as Executive Director of HR, led the company’s cultural transformation. Previously, she led the Organizational Development department at Cetelem, the financial arm of BNP Paribas. Simone is a psychologist, graduated from the Regional University of Blumenau, completed an MBA in Strategic People Management at FGV, and holds a Master’s degree in Business Psychology from the University of East London. She holds the position of Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Mr. Demarqui is a Vice President on the Investment Team responsible for investment underwriting, portfolio performance tracking, and deal sourcing analytics. Prior to Grain, Mr. Demarqui was a Senior Associate in Consumer Goods and Agriculture at Aqua Capital fund. Previously, he worked as an M&A advisor at Czarnikow. Mr. Demarqui holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia with a specialization in Finance from the University of New South Wales.

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Denis Ferreira began his career as a management consultant at Accenture, Gemini Consulting, and Siemens Telecommunications. He currently has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications sector and served as Head of Residential Solutions at TIM Brasil, working with TIM Live, the business unit that provides fixed ultra-broadband services. Denis has also held various leadership positions at Vivo, GVT, and Claro, where he distinguished himself by ensuring a strong track record of growth acceleration in these companies.

Denis Ferreira holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy; a specialization in Business Administration (CEAG) from the São Paulo School of Business Administration – FGV; and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from USP São Carlos Campus. He currently serves as a full member of the Board of Directors and holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Admission date: 01/17/2022

Mr. Nayar is a Managing Director on the Investment Team, responsible for deal origination and investment underwriting. Prior to Grain, Mr. Nayar was a Vice President in the Asset Finance group at Morgan Stanley. Mr. Nayar holds an M.S. in Finance from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology Engineering from Thapar University.

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Mr. Rodriguez is a Managing Director on the Investment Team, responsible for deal origination and investment underwriting. Prior to Grain, Mr. Rodriguez served as President and CEO of Spirit MTA REIT, a net lease real estate investment trust (REIT) with approximately $2.5 billion in AUM. Previously, he held positions across Morgan Stanley’s Global Capital Markets division, including developed and emerging markets roles. Mr. Rodriguez holds a B.S. in Engineering and Economics from the United States Naval Academy.

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Mr. Fortin is a Managing Director in Portfolio Dynamics Group, a team dedicated to supporting Grain’s due diligence processes and portfolio company integration and operations to create value through sustained operational improvement. Prior to joining Grain, Mr. Fortin was the CEO and Founder of Communications Management working exclusively with the Grain investment team and Grain portfolio companies on distribution, pricing and related go-to-market strategies.  He has been an executive in the telecommunications industry for over 25 years, serving in senior level finance roles for Fortune 100 and middle market businesses, including Comcast Cable, AT&T Broadband, MediaOne, and Caribbean Assets Holdings. Mr. Fortin began his career in public accounting. Mr. Fortin holds a B.S. in Accounting and Computer Science and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern New Hampshire. He is a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

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