João Safara is a senior executive with more than 23 years of experience as a board member and executive leader, holding extensive responsibilities in finance, investment, governance, and strategic management. Since 2014, he has served as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ISQ – Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade.

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He holds an Executive MBA (EMBA) and a Master’s degree in Business Management, complemented by several executive education programs at national and international universities. His academic and professional background focuses on leadership, people management, corporate governance, digital transformation, and corporate sustainability.

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Over several years, João Safara has been actively involved in sustainability-related initiatives at corporate level, contributing to the integration of sustainability principles into governance, strategic decision-making, and long-term organizational development. Throughout his career, he has played an active role at board level, supporting organizational transformation, financial resilience, and governance excellence in complex and international contexts.