Management & Board of Directors

Mr. Lindo is a chief executive officer at Desktop Sigmanet Comunicação Multimídia S.A. – 2006 to date. Mr. Lindo was a chief executive officer at Desktop Online/DIS Provider, from 1998 to 2006. Also, Mr. Lindo has worked for IBM as an engineer/systems specialist, from 1990 to 1997. Mr. Lindo holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, with focus on Telecommunications, from the State University of Campinas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas – UNICAMP) – 1991.

Mr. Leão holds a Chief Financial, M&A and Investor Relations Officer at Desktop Sigmanet Comunicação Multimídia S.A, from April 2022 to date and worked as an investment professional at H.I.G (from April,2017 to February,2021). Mr. Leão holds a bachelor’s degree in production engineering at Pontifical Catholic University (Pontificia Universidade Católica) (December 2017).

Benício has been working in the IT area since 2000, with experience in Operations-Sustainment, Architecture, Development and Digital Transformation. Before joining Desktop in 2023, he worked at Vivo (Telefonica Brasil) for 15 years, since 2008, in several areas, most recently as senior manager of Salesforce projects and development (from 2021 to 2023), being one of the sênior managers responsible for delivering Telefônica-Vivo’s biggest digital transformation project (2019 – 2021). Before that, Benício worked at Telemig Celular, at Stefanni Sistemas and at Synergia, in functions in the IT area, having started his professional journey as a systems analyst, participating in the SIVAM Project (Amazon Surveillance System) by Concert Technologies in Dallas- USA.

Leandro Dias Ritter, Bachelor of Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Universidade Santa Cecília (2000), with a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from FGV (2006). He has more than 20 years of experience in the Operations area in large multinational telecommunications companies, with a successful track record in Field Service and Logistics operations. Before joining Desktop in 2023, he served as manager of the Operations/Field Services areas at SKY, Embratel, Claro, Yahsat and Hughes.

André Falcão Ribeiro, holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Federal University of Pernambuco, with an MBA in Strategic Business Management from FGV SP (2017). Before joining Desktop in 2023, he served as head of commercial and sales channels at Sumicity (from 2021 to 2023). Before that, André worked at Telefonica Vivo from 2009 to 2021 (a period that also includes working at GVT, acquired by Telefonica in 2014), having worked in the areas of fixed regional strategy and planning, trade marketing and special projects, and as last function the national management of planning and remuneration of the door to door sales channel.

Glauno holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on telecommunications from the National Telecommunications Institute – INATEL (2012), and an MBA in corporate strategy from the Business School of São Paulo – BSP (2018), has a strong background in the area of ​​operations, with more than 12 years of experience; having held leadership positions at Grupo Alloha Fibra S.A. (from 2018 to 2023), Vivo Telefonica Brasil S.A. (from 2016 to 2018), among other companies in the sector.

Mr. Albuquerque is a board member of Nadir Figueiredo and Clínica AMO. Mr. Albuquerque joined H.I.G in 2017 as managing director of the private equity team in Brazil. With over 20 years of experience in private equity in Brazil, Mr. Albuquerque has directly participated in investments, monitoring and divestments in various sectors, such as: consumption, services, food & beverage, retail, financial services, insurance, energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, real estate, technology, telecommunications, healthcare, agribusiness and cellulose & paper. Previously, Mr. Albuquerque was a partner and member of the investment committee at Gávea Investimentos and head of execution of the private equity area with proprietary funds from Banco Santander Brasil, where Mr. Albuquerque has worked for eight years and was responsible for creating and managing the area’s investment team. Before that, Mr. Albuquerque worked at Angra Infra and in the Private Equity and Gross Strategies area of the Icatu Group. Mr. Albuquerque was a member of the board of directors of Energisa S.A., Enesa Participações S.A., CSS – Cell Site Sollutions S.A., Grupo Santiliana, Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elétrica S.A. (TAESA), Brasil Comércio & Turismo, Ambievo S.A. and American Glass Products Ltd. Mr. Albuquerque was also a member of the investment committee of the Corporate Credit Supervision Brazil (Comitê de Investimento de Supervisão do Crédito Corporativo Brasil) – FIDC (long-term credit fund created by Credit Suisse and Santander) and of FIP Sondas, as well as a member of the board of directors and of the financial and new business committees of Sete Brasil Participações S.A. Currently, Mr. Albuquerque is chairman of the board of directors of Office Total S.A. and Desktop Sigmanet Comunicação Multimídia S.A., vice-chairman of the board of directors of Nadir Figueiredo, GEM Assistência Médica Especializada and Halex Istar Indústria Farmacêutica S.A., and is a member of the board of directors of Self It Academias Holdings S.A. and Bigsal Indústria e Comércio de Suplementos para Nutrição Animal S.A. Mr. Albuquerque graduated with honors in business administration from IBMEC in Rio de Janeiro, where he also completed his master’s degree in finance (stricto sensu).

Mr. Waiselfisz is a member of the board of directors of Eletromidia S.A, of Office Total S.A.and FVO – Brasília Indústria e Comercio de Alimentos Ltda. Before joining H.I.G in 2016, Mr. Waiselfisz worked at Rio Bravo Investimentos as a private equity associate, between 2014 and 2016, in 2014 at Grupo Ser Educacional as valuation and FP&A Manager, and from 2011to 2014, he worked at Ernst & Young as valuation senior consultant. Mr. Waiselfisz holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Federal University of Pernambuco/School of Economics (Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/Escola de Economia).

Mr. Lindo is a chief executive officer at Desktop Sigmanet Comunicação Multimídia S.A. – 2006 to date. Mr. Lindo was a chief executive officer at Desktop Online/DIS Provider, from 1998 to 2006. Also, Mr. Lindo has worked for IBM as an engineer/systems specialist, from 1990 to 1997. Mr. Lindo holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, with focus on Telecommunications, from the State University of Campinas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas – UNICAMP) – 1991.

Legal and compliance LATAM director at H.I.G. Capital, where she has been since 2018. She has over 15 years of experience in private equity, having been legal director at GP Investments where she worked for over 10 years (2007-2018). Before GP, Ana worked at BMA Advogados between 2003-2007. She has worked at VELT Investimentos and Estok Comércio e Representações S.A. (Tok&Stok). Ana is a lawyer, with a degree in law from the University of São Paulo (USP). Ana declares that: (i) she has not been subject, in the last five years, to a criminal conviction, conviction in an administrative proceeding by the CVM, the Central Bank of Brazil or the Superintendence of Private Insurance and a final and unappealable conviction, at the judicial or administrative, which has suspended or disqualified it from practicing a professional or commercial activity; and (ii) is not considered a politically exposed person, pursuant to CVM Resolution 50/21.

Mr. Assis is a Consultant in International sourcing management at MCA Gestão Empresarial (2017-to date). Mr. Assis has worked for C&A in many positions, such as leader sustainable supply chain, chemical safety management, quality assurance, import logistics São Paulo (2015-2016), unit leader sourcing product manager Hong Kong (2010 -2014), unit leader sourcing manager São Paulo (2007-2010), senior product manager (2000-2007), product manager (1997-2000), marketing manager (1994-1996), Product Manager assistant (1992-1994), C&A trainee (1990-1992). Mr. Assis graduated in economics from the State University of Campinas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas – UNICAMP) in 1989 and holds an MBA in Business – Dom Cabral Foundation/Kellogg School of Management 2008.

Associate at H.I.G Capital, focusing on value creation projects for portfolio companies. Thaísa has 8 years of experience in strategic and management consulting, and in the consumer goods industry. Prior to H.I.G., she was a senior consultant at Accenture. Prior to that, she worked at the Value Bridge consultancy and in financial planning at Kraft Heinz. Thaísa has an MBA from INSEAD and a double degree in production engineering from the University of São Paulo and École des Ponts ParisTech. Thaísa declares that: (i) she has not been subject, in the last five years, to a criminal conviction, conviction in an administrative proceeding by the CVM, the Central Bank of Brazil or the Superintendence of Private Insurance and a final and unappealable conviction, at the judicial or administrative, which has suspended or disqualified it from practicing a professional or commercial activity; and (ii) is not considered a politically exposed person, pursuant to CVM Resolution 50/21.

Carlos holds a degree in Business Administration from the Regional University of Blumenau (FURB) (1991), a postgraduate degree in Marketing from ESPM (1994) and a postgraduate degree in Administration from FGV (1999), master’s degree in Business Administration, from FGV (2002); and attended the Executive Program at Ross Business School (Michigan University) (2010). Carlos is an executive with experience in Multinationals and Nationals companies, publicly traded and family-owned, in the telecommunications, electromechanical, petroleum derivatives and food sectors. He has more than 16 years in management positions in the areas of Business Development, Strategic Planning, Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Management of Private Pension Resources as well as Investor Relations. responsible for development processes, operational integrations of acquisitions, strategic planning processes, investor relations, fundraising, capital structure management, financial planning, negotiation and execution of mergers and acquisitions. Skills and experience in managing regional and national commercial operations with responsibilities for P&Ls. Carlos declares that: (i) he has not been subject, in the last five years, to a criminal conviction, conviction in an administrative proceeding by the CVM, the Central Bank of Brazil or the Superintendence of Private Insurance and a final and unappealable conviction, at the judicial or administrative, which has suspended or disqualified it from practicing a professional or commercial activity; and (ii) is not considered a politically exposed person, pursuant to CVM Resolution 50/21.

Mr. Câmara built an executive career in the rendering implementation and risk management, controls and independent audit services at the “Big Four” companies PwC, Peat Marwick Mitchell and KPMG, together with their customers. Mr. Câmara is a Certified Fiscal Counselor (Conselheiro Fiscal Certificado) by the IBGC and is an independent auditor in the QTG and BACEN categories, certified by the CNAI. Mr. Câmara is also certified by the Social Security Professionals Certification Institute (Instituto de Certificação dos Profissionais de Seguridade Social – PREVIC) and is a member of the fiscal councils of Brasilcap and Banrisul Icatu Participações. Mr. Câmara founded MCGC in November 2014, where Mr. Câmara holds the position of managing partner. Before that, Mr. Câmara took over the corporate governance board of Grupo Icatu Seguros in 2010, being responsible for compliance, internal controls and internal audit, as well as for the relationship with the independent auditors and revision requests of the financial statements. Before that, Mr. Câmara served as superintendent of audit and compliance at Icatu Holding S.A. (holding of the Icatu Group). In parallel, Mr. Câmara participated in the constitution of the statutory audit committee of the Grupo Icatu Seguros, and chaired it for four years. Mr. Câmara does not hold positions in other companies or third sector organizations. Mr. Câmara graduated in business administration from UES and in accounting from the Faculty of Political and Economic Sciences of Rio de Janeiro (Faculdade de Ciências Políticas e Econômicas do Rio de Janeiro).

Mr. Assis is a Consultant in International sourcing management at MCA Gestão Empresarial (2017-to date). Mr. Assis has worked for C&A in many positions, such as leader sustainable supply chain, chemical safety management, quality assurance, import logistics São Paulo (2015-2016), unit leader sourcing product manager Hong Kong (2010 -2014), unit leader sourcing manager São Paulo (2007-2010), senior product manager (2000-2007), product manager (1997-2000), marketing manager (1994-1996), Product Manager assistant (1992-1994), C&A trainee (1990-1992). Mr. Assis graduated in economics from the State University of Campinas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas – UNICAMP) in 1989 and holds an MBA in Business – Dom Cabral Foundation/Kellogg School of Management 2008.

Mr. Caputo is an economist graduated from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro), an acccountant graduated from the Cândido Mendes University (Universidade Cândido Mendes), with an executive MBA degree from COPPEAD. He was also a professor at the Federal Fluminense University (Universidade Federal Fluminense) in the undergraduate course of accounting sciences for two years. Mr. Caputo is currently the lead audit partner at MCS Markup, an accounting and financial consulting firm with 170 employees. He has 20 years of experience in accounting, 17 of which at PwC where he acted as a leader of auditing and accounting consultancy under IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards for multinational companies, publicly-held and regulated companies.

Ms. Soares joined MCGC as a partner in April 2017. She has 11 years of experience at “Big Four” companies – KPMG and EY, having worked mainly with external audits of investment funds regulated by the CVM (including 555 funds and structured funds – equity funds, receivables funds and real estate funds) and offshore funds regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, or CIMA. Ms. Soares has five years of experience in project management, leading medium-sized teams (five to ten members). She has an extensive knowledge of mapping and reviewing internal controls environment. Ms. Soares graduated in business administration and accounting sciences and has an International CISI certification in Anti-Corruption and Bribery issued by Thomson Reuters and a Data Protection Compliance certifications by LEC – Legal Ethics Compliance.

Thaísa Lopes is an Associate at H.I.G Capital, focusing on value creation projects for portfolio companies. Thaísa has 8 years of experience in strategic and management consulting and in the consumer goods industry. Prior to H.I.G., she was a Senior Consultant at Accenture. Prior to that, she worked at the Value Bridge consultancy and in financial planning at Kraft Heinz. Thaísa has an MBA from INSEAD and a double degree in production engineering from the University of São Paulo and École des Ponts ParisTech.

Mr. Assis is a Consultant in International sourcing management at MCA Gestão Empresarial (2017-to date). Mr. Assis has worked for C&A in many positions, such as leader sustainable supply chain, chemical safety management, quality assurance, import logistics São Paulo (2015-2016), unit leader sourcing product manager Hong Kong (2010 -2014), unit leader sourcing manager São Paulo (2007-2010), senior product manager (2000-2007), product manager (1997-2000), marketing manager (1994-1996), Product Manager assistant (1992-1994), C&A trainee (1990-1992). Mr. Assis graduated in economics from the State University of Campinas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas – UNICAMP) in 1989 and holds an MBA in Business – Dom Cabral Foundation/Kellogg School of Management 2008.