More than R$$360 million raised. Around 12 million people benefited from our actions. More than 1 million hectares preserved in the Amazon. We have grown, evolved and, in the year that marks our 15th anniversary, we have entered a new phase: Edel Wegbrayt and Bruno Girardi join Leonardo Letelier on the Executive Board.
Bruno Girardi holds a degree in Economics from the University of London and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Edel Wegbrayt holds a degree in Law and Management Processes from FGV, an Executive MBA from COPPEAD UFRJ and a Postgraduate Degree in Economics and Sustainability Management from UFRJ – LARES. In addition to the new challenges, both continue to lead their areas of expertise, Edel in the Financial Administration area and Bruno in Impact Investing.
We are over 80 employees, with well-defined compliance and governance processes. In view of this, the expansion of the Executive Board allows for a greater exchange of experiences and different points of view, enriching discussions and decision-making.”The organizational environment also benefits from this structure model, producing an effect of shared vision and strengthening governance”, emphasizes Edel.
According to the new director, 2023 is a year of consolidation of initiatives and projects, highlighting the implementation of SAP system and the recent Compliance sector at Sitawi. "In line with this constant desire to overcome and improve, we will soon launch an internal platform for automating processes and requests that will allow the registration and monitoring of any demand directed to the financial administration area. In addition, we are working on a data and information security policy, among other upcoming projects.” comment.
Sitawi's rapid growth in recent years has also brought an increase in the complexity of the services provided and in the level of compliance requirements. For Bruno, the movement to expand the board of directors is directly linked to improvements in governance. “Part of my career has focused on governance in the management of boards and investment funds. I hope to contribute this experience to Sitawi’s day-to-day activities,” highlights Bruno.
A new moment, a new Sitawi
Leonardo Letelier, CEO of Sitawi, highlights that he will have qualified company to deal with more complex institutional issues. “This structure increases the capacity to build networks and tends to generate deeper discussions and better decisions to strengthen the organizations that are part of our ecosystem and, therefore, increase their impact. On a personal level, my work will be less solitary, which is always good.”, points out Leonardo.
Leonardo also comments that he will be able to dedicate quality time to the organizational culture, inspiring and representing Sitawi in more external events and forums and in front of international partners. In addition, he also intends to focus on Endowments do Brasil, the Organization for Managing Equity Funds (OGFP) where he is Executive Director, bringing more and more innovation in financial mechanisms for positive socio-environmental impact in Brazil.
This evolution comes at an important milestone: Sitawi will complete 15 years of operations in 2023. such a fact It is a natural evolution and maturation of the organization and having more senior people leading areas is a reflection of this solidity. “This positions us for another 15 years of operation. The organization is much bigger than I imagined when I founded it. The new brand and a more collegial board position us well for many years of success,” emphasizes Leonardo.
This is an important step in our history and we trust that it will bring even more solidity to Sitawi's performance and a more positive impact on the field.
We would like to welcome Edel and Bruno!
