Get to know the Heydenreich Foundation

The Foundation trains and supports low-income young people to enter the job market, thus transforming their lives. It was founded in 1931 by German immigrants who, having had job opportunities in Brazil, wanted to give back and make a difference in education in the country. Throughout its history, it has made important contributions to projects linked to education and social development. Since 2007, in addition to supporting other projects, the Foundation has maintained its own project, Uirapuru.

GET TO KNOW BOARD OF THE HEYDENREICH FOUNDATION

Günther Heydenreich

Günther Heydenreich

Current chairman of the board, Günther is specialized in advertising, marketing and journalism, having worked for several multinational companies.

Silvia Amaral Heydenreich

Silvia Amaral Heydenreich

Over 30 years of experience in the Education Segment, working with young teenagers, as a teacher and coordinator in a private school.

Leticia Araújo

Leticia Araújo

Leticia works as Chief Operating Officer of Freitas Leite Advogados, having accumulated positions of financial or operational director in other companies previously. She is the treasurer of the Foundation and is a member of the investment committee.

Dietmar Frank

Dietmar Frank

With extensive experience in the corporate market, Frank participates on several Boards of Directors, Advisory Boards, Governance, Audit and Risk Committees and Fiscal Councils. Member of our Investment Committee.

Tania Heydenreich

Tania Heydenreich

Over 25 years working in a leadership position in a multinational reinsurance company. At the Foundation, she is currently responsible for fundraising and partnerships.

Manfredo Leffler

Manfredo Leffler

Accountant, has worked for over 40 years in the management and advisory services of non-profit institutions. He has been a member of the board since 1998.

Luiz Alberto Pestana

Luiz Alberto Pestana

Over 40 years in leadership positions in several companies in the insurance and reinsurance segment and risk management.

Werner Heydenreich

Werner Heydenreich

Extensive experience in Foreign Trade, having worked in national and international companies, with an emphasis on international transportation. He was a member of the Rotary Club São Paulo – Interlagos for several years.

Katia Heydenreich de Luca

Katia Heydenreich de Luca

Administrator with over 25 years of experience in the financial market, currently holding the position of Director of Corporate & Investment Banking at Banco Mizuho. She is a member of our investment committee.

Patrícia Fumagalli

Patrícia Fumagalli

Business administrator and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in technology and innovation and experience in the education segment. She currently holds the position of VP of Tech & Digital at Alper Seguros.

Leandro Carneiro

Leandro Carneiro

A former student of the first class of Uirapuru, he has over 15 years of experience in information technology consulting, with a focus on law firms. He currently manages his own technology solutions company.
He combines his experience in the sector with the unique perspective of an alumnus.

COMMITTEE GUEST ADVISORS

Simone Carvalho Couto de Magalhães Ferraz

Simone Carvalho Couto de Magalhães Ferraz

Executive with over two decaes of experience in marketing, sales and strategic innovation, having led global brands and lead the Brazilian operation of a large multinational company. Simone is a member of our Innovation Comittee.

Eduardo Camara Lopes

Eduardo Camara Lopes

Founder and CIO of Jubarte Capital, a management firm focused on Global Macro and Real Assets. With over 25 years of experience, he was CIO of Itau Asset Management, co-founder of Ashmore Brasil and Corttex Capital. Educardo Holds a degree from FGV, an MBA in Derivatives from USP and Stanford Executive Program. He is a member of our investment comittee.

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PROGRAMS

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