A graduate in Mechatronic Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC/MG) with a postgraduate degree in Strategic Business Management from Minas Gerais Federal University (UFMG), Alvaro has been a consultant at FALCONI since 1999, where he leads major projects in a broad range of segments, both in public and private institutions. Previously, he worked at FIAT.

Fernando Ladeira holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Expert in Strategic Business Management and Master in Production Engineering from UFMG and is a consultant for FALCONI since 1999. He participated in the Executive Education program Innovation for Growth at the University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School. He worked on several projects, in various sectors, in public and private institutions, in Brazil and abroad. He is currently a professor of Innovative Projects Management Course at Fundace-USP Ribeirão Preto. He holds a PMP Certification (Project Management Professionals) and is co-author of the book “Project Planning and Control”.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Engineering from Minas Gerais Federal University (UFMG), Flávio has been a consultant at FALCONI since 1994. He has worked in every technical function of the organization, from Analyst to Project Leader Consultant. He has experience leading projects to improve results in virtually every industry, in public and private organizations, both in Brazil and abroad. Previously, he worked at Brahma brewery, after the company’s acquisition by Garantia bank.

Pedro Donati has a degree in Computer Science from USP and specializations at MIT-CISR and Swiss Finance Institute. In 1999, he was part of the founding team of Americanas.com, and became B2W’s Technology Director. In 2011, he joined Itaú-Unibanco where he led the digital transformation process and became Channel Director in 2014. In 2016, he created Round Pegs, an online platform for companies to better understand their customers and discover how to differentiate their business in a digital world.

Graduated in civil engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), with a specialization in finance from the Dom Cabral Foundation. At Falconi for 12 years, he has extensive experience implementing financial and organizational solutions focused on the results of customers and providing training. He has led projects in companies of various sizes and different segments, helping transfer knowledge to train customers’ teams to solve problems.

FALCONI partner responsible for projects in the sectors of energy, chemical and petrochemical, telecommunications and finance. Expert in best corporate governance practices. Has worked as a business management consultant for over 20 years and has been working at FALCONI since 1999. Experience in projects involving transformation and search for efficiency in organizations from a number of sectors of the economy (both private and public). In the last eight years, he became a scholar, researcher and enthusiast in governance, particularly in relation to family companies, helping in succession, professionalization and governance structuring processes (shareholders’ agreements, boards, committees, etc.), in addition to working as a board member in some of these companies. He has a PhD in production engineering from Poli/USP, and master’s and undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering from UNIFEI.

He has been working at FALCONI since 2006, taking best management practices to clients so that they can boost their results. He has experience in large private sector companies in a wide variety of segments, such as transport, logistics, retail, agribusiness, pharmaceutical and construction. In the public sector, he has participated in fiscal balance and social indicator improvement projects, particularly in road safety, in which he was one of those responsible for its development and implementation in Brazil and abroad, with excellent results in reducing the number of deaths and injuries from traffic accidents. He graduated in Economics from PUC Minas and has a master’s degree from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC).

A graduate in Chemistry from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, with a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad del Valle, Colombia, Nelson has been a business consultant for over 20 years, fifteen of them at FALCONI. Previously, he worked as a consultant in Colombia at Corporación Calidad, Centro Nacional de Produtividad and Centro de Gestión Hospitalaria. He was an MBA professor in several Colombian universities, including Valle, Icesi and Andes. Additionally, he was an instructor and evaluator for Quality and Health Quality awards in Colombia.

Eduardo holds an Undergraduate Degree in Economy from PUC-SP (Pontifícia Universidade Catóica de São Paulo), a Specialization Degree in Financial and Economic Management of Companies from FGV/SP, a Certificate of Project Management Professional from PMI (Project Management Institute), and he is a consultant at Falconi since 2005. He joined the company as a young consultant, and now works leading projects from great clients, in several segments of the economy, in public and private institutions, from Brazil and abroad. Previously, Eduardo has worked at Banco HSBC and at Editora Abril.

Working in Falconi since 2000, Rafael has more than 20 years of experience in management consulting, leading initiatives in organizations from different market segments in the public and private sectors, in Brazil and abroad. In recent years, he has led projects in the consumer durables goods segments, with operations in industry, distribution and retail. He graduated from FEI with a bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and from Insper with a postgraduation in Business Management.

At FALCONI since 2008, he has more than ten years of experience in management consulting, leading projects in large companies from the segments of food and beverages, oil and gas, steel, leasing and telecommunications. His work involves solutions for implementing strategic initiatives, goal development (MBO), cost optimization (zero-based budgeting) and improved operating efficiency, carried out in Brazil, United States, Europe and other locations. Before joining FALCONI, he participated for two years in programs for trainees and developing new leaders, from AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce). He graduated in business administration from Ibmec, has an MBA from IESE Business School and corporate finance certificates from the University of Chicago Booth and NYU Stern School of Business.

Raquel is a graduate in Business Administration, specializing in Strategic HR Management, certified in Business Process Management and holds an MBA in Finance. She joined FALCONI in 1999 as a young consultant. She is one of our major references in structures and processes, as well as in the oil and gas segment. She has experience in public and private organizations and in conducting courses on management.

Dennis works since 2001 in several business segments, such as food and beverage, ferrous metallurgy, mining, oil and gas, among others. His experience includes projects in 14 countries, where he implemented management solutions and ministered “in-company” trainings. He holds a Specialist Degree in strategy execution and costs reductions, an executive MBA in Business Management from Fundação Dom Cabral, an MBA in Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from PUC Minas (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais).

Marina leads and manages the Falconi projects in Europe. Graduated in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the IBMEC Business School, she also received a postgraduate degree in Business Economics from Pontífica Universidade Católica and attended Executive Education programs at the London Business School. She stared working at Falconi as a consultant, in 2007. Since then, she has worked in several sectors of the economy in private institutions and has vast international experience. Her work includes solutions oriented to the implementation of strategic initiatives, goal setting (MBO), cost optimization (OBZ) and others executed in Brazil, USA, China and several European countries.

A graduate in Chemical Engineering from Minas Gerais Federal University (UFMG), with a degree in Logistics from UNA/BH and in Economic Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC/MG), Darci also earned a Ph.D. in Project Management from Campinas State University (UNICAMP). At FALCONI since 1996, he has worked as a consultant to public and private institutions in various industries. He is the author of 10 books on project management, MEPCP [Structured Methodology for Project Planning and Control], MMGP [Maturity Model for Project Management] and SISGEP software. He is also the author of three books on Operations Research. Two of his books have been published abroad. Darci is also an experienced international speaker. Since 2005, together with Russell Archibald, he has led research on Maturity in Project Management in Brazil and in Italy, alongside work in Spain, Portugal, USA and Mexico. He was one of the founders of the Minas Gerais and Paraná chapters of the Project Management Institute (PMI). He was also one of the founders and the first president of the Minas Gerais chapter of the International Project Management Association (IPMA). Previously, he worked at IBM for 25 years, where he held the positions of Systems Analyst, Project Manager and Sales Manager. He was a professor at UFMG’s School of Engineering for 32 years, and taught several other graduate courses.

Graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), with a Specialization in Management from the Getulio Vargas Foundation and a Master’s Degree in Quality Management from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). Has been working at FALCONI for around 20 years and is a project leader in a wide variety of segments of the economy in national and international, public and private institutions. Has experience in economic and financial analyses and significant results that prove process improvements and the use of management tools that support the implementation of strategies of organizations. He previously taught Physics and Management at Cefet/MG and worked as a lead quality auditor in ISO 9001:2000 for BVQI.

Luiz graduated in Medicine and is a specialist in Management. He joined the FALCONI team in 1996 and was one of our pioneering consultants in the missions to Japan. In his 20 years at FALCONI, he obtained significant results on projects in the health sector, both in the private and public areas. He is our greatest reference in this segment and is extensively involved in routines and processes, and is the author of “Gerenciando pela Qualidade Total na Saúde” (“Managing with Total Quality in Health”), published by FALCONI Editora. He also has extensive experience as an instructor for in company courses with a very strong and recognized presence abroad.

Graduated in Data Processing with an MBA in People Management (FGV-SP). Roberta has over 20 years of experience leading and managing areas of People and Management in several segments such as industry, retail, services, manufacturing, real estate and tourism. She has worked in all subsystems of People and Management. Her main areas of expertise are organizational development, strategic planning of people, performance management, skills management, climate management and organizational culture, change management, attracting and retaining talents, leadership assessment, internship and trainee programs, and organizational communication.