Management, Board of Directors 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 was the Head of Residential Solutions at TIM Brasil, working at TIM Live, a business unit that provides ultra-broadband fixed services. Denis also held various leadership positions at Vivo, GVT, and Claro, where he was known for 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 Campus São Carlos. He is currently a full member of the Board of Directors and serves as the CEO of the Company.

Danilo Perez is a finance executive with 15 years of experience in subscription businesses. He comes from Sascar Participações S.A. (“Sascar”), a technology and innovation company of the Michelin Group, previously owned by GP Investments. 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 area at Telefonica Brasil. Danilo graduated in engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo and completed postgraduate studies in business administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer of the Company.

Miguel Alcantara has 33 years of experience managing Technology areas, leading evolution and transformation processes in various industries, using process and cultural transformation as the main foundation, through the use of new management models and technological platforms. Miguel developed his career in publicly traded companies (Alliar, Movida, CVC, NET/Claro, Accenture) and has both academic and practical experience in structuring corporate solutions, solving structural problems, and developing technological innovation projects in the main disciplines related to information technology (Applications, Infrastructure, Information Security, and Governance). Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, he holds a degree in Business Administration, with an MBA in Strategic Management and Finance from INSPER, as well as various specialization courses and seminars in Brazil and abroad. He currently serves as Chief Information and Operations Officer of the Company.

Anderson Oliveira graduated in Business Administration and holds an MBA in Strategic Business Management from FGV. He began his career in Retail and has worked at Multinational Corn Refining Brazil, Rede Bretas Supermarkets, and Coca-Cola Group. In 2003, he began his career in the Telecommunications segment, where he served as Commercial Director at Telefônica | Vivo. An executive with extensive market vision and experience in B2B and B2C markets, operational efficiency, and results management. Solid experience in commercial area, strategic planning, operational management, commercial management, and people management are the main pillars that guide his management. He has experience in forming and leading high-performance sales teams. He currently serves as Commercial Director of the Company.

Paloma Mansano graduated in Law in 2000 from Universidade Paulista SP and 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 in Business Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and certifications from 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). She currently serves as Legal Director of the Company.

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

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

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

Decio Feijó is an electrical engineer with a specialization in strategic management from UFRN. With over 23 years of experience, he has built his career in developing new network and service projects, starting in the multimedia network implementation area at Cabo Telecom, helping it become a reference in its area. He served as engineering director of the Conexão group, created from the merger of several ISPs, as part of one of the first consolidation platforms in this market. He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer of the Company.

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 was the Head of Residential Solutions at TIM Brasil, working at TIM Live, a business unit that provides ultra-broadband fixed services. Denis also held various leadership positions at Vivo, GVT, and Claro, where he was known for 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 Campus São Carlos. He is currently a full member of the Board of Directors and serves as the CEO of the Company.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Danilo Perez is a finance executive with 15 years of experience in subscription businesses. He comes from Sascar Participações S.A. (“Sascar”), a technology and innovation company of the Michelin Group, previously owned by GP Investments. 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 area at Telefonica Brasil. Danilo graduated in engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo and completed postgraduate studies in business administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer of the Company.

Paloma Mansano graduated in Law in 2000 from Universidade Paulista SP and 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 in Business Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and certifications from 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). She currently serves as Legal Director of the Company.

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

Danilo Perez is a finance executive with 15 years of experience in subscription businesses. He comes from Sascar Participações S.A. (“Sascar”), a technology and innovation company of the Michelin Group, previously owned by GP Investments. 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 area at Telefonica Brasil. Danilo graduated in engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo and completed postgraduate studies in business administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer of the Company.

Miguel Alcantara has 33 years of experience managing Technology areas, leading evolution and transformation processes in various industries, using process and cultural transformation as the main foundation, through the use of new management models and technological platforms. Miguel developed his career in publicly traded companies (Alliar, Movida, CVC, NET/Claro, Accenture) and has both academic and practical experience in structuring corporate solutions, solving structural problems, and developing technological innovation projects in the main disciplines related to information technology (Applications, Infrastructure, Information Security, and Governance). Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, he holds a degree in Business Administration, with an MBA in Strategic Management and Finance from INSPER, as well as various specialization courses and seminars in Brazil and abroad. He currently serves as Chief Information and Operations Officer of the Company.

Paloma Mansano graduated in Law in 2000 from Universidade Paulista SP and 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 in Business Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and certifications from 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). She currently serves as Legal Director of the Company.