Chapter Meeting

Corporate Risk Management: Strategic Decision-Making, Governance and Organizational Resilience

December 3, 2026 5:30 PM | Latin America Chapter | In-Person

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December 3, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

In-Person

Av. das Nações Unidas, 12551, Sao Paulo, Cidade Monções 04578-903

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São Paulo, Brazil: GARP and IBGC invite risk and governance professionals to a joint event marking the launch of IBGC’s new publication on corporate risk management. As organizations navigate increasingly complex and interconnected risks, the discussion will examine how boards, executive leaders and risk professionals can embed risk considerations into strategy, strengthen decision-making, and build organizational resilience. Expert speakers will share practical perspectives on risk appetite, emerging risks, artificial intelligence, business continuity and crisis governance.

Attendees will gain insights into:

  • Integrating risks and opportunities into strategy and business decision-making;
  • Clarifying the respective roles of boards and executive leadership in risk oversight and management;
  • Using risk appetite, tolerance, and capacity to inform strategic choices;
  • Assessing the implications of emerging and interconnected risks, artificial intelligence and polycrisis;
  • Strengthening organizational resilience, business continuity and crisis preparedness.

The meeting will take place in Portuguese.

Agenda:

5:30 to 5:35 p.m. | Welcome and opening remarks from GARP and IBGC

5:35 to 5:45 p.m. | Presentation of the publication and its main contributions

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. | Panel discussion: risk management as a strategic capability

6:45 to 6:55 p.m. | Audience Q&A

6:55 to 7:00 p.m. | Closing remarks

7:00 to 8:00 p.m. I Cocktail reception & networking

Registration is required as seats are limited. Priority will be given to GARP Individual Members.

Speakers

Gustavo Liberali, CFA, FRM, RAI

Gustavo Liberali, CFA, FRM, RAI

Chief Risk Officer, Springs Capital
Gustavo Liberali, CFA, FRM, RAI

Gustavo Liberali, CFA, FRM, RAI

Chief Risk Officer, Springs Capital

Current Chief Risk Officer at Springs Capital, a hedge fund incorporated in Brazil. Former director of a full-service broker, bank, pension fund, and other asset management firms. Gustavo holds a master’s degree in economics from Insper and has relevant experience in Risk and Compliance working in corporates both in Brazil and abroad.

Andréa Brito, FRM

Andréa Brito, FRM

Founder, Risk Goal
Andréa Brito, FRM

Andréa Brito, FRM

Founder, Risk Goal

With more than 25 years of experience in risk management, compliance, and governance, Andréa Brito is the founder of Risk Goal, an independent firm providing risk and operational management solutions for asset and wealth managers. 

She serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the PUC-Rio Endowment and brings extensive leadership experience as a partner and senior executive responsible for risk and compliance at Grou Capital and GP/BRZ Investimentos. 

Andréa began her career at Barraconsult (MSCI), worked as an analyst at Credit Suisse, and held roles in asset allocation at Ney Brito & Associados. 

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from FGV, an MBA in Finance from IBMEC, a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from PUC-Rio, and is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM). 

Fabio Coimbra

Fabio Coimbra

Independent Board Member
Fabio Coimbra

Fabio Coimbra

Independent Board Member

Fabio Coimbra is an independent board member with extensive experience in corporate governance, risk management, and financial regulation. He currently serves on the boards and board committees of several organizations. His professional background includes 21 years at the Central Bank of Brazil, experience at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), and a role as a consulting partner at PwC. He holds a PhD from FEA-USP and is an instructor at IBGC and a professor at FECAP and FIA.

Andrea Leonel

Andrea Leonel

Independent Board Member, Audit, Risk, and Finance Committees, Natura Cosméticos and C&A
Andrea Leonel

Andrea Leonel

Independent Board Member, Audit, Risk, and Finance Committees, Natura Cosméticos and C&A

Andrea Leonel currently serves as an Independent Member of the Audit, Risk and Finance Committees of Natura Cosméticos and C&A. In the financial sector, she is an Independent Member of the Audit Committees of Banco Santander and Núclea (CIP S.A). She also serves as Chair of the Advisory Board of iFood Pago. Additionally, on a pro bono basis, she is a member of the Finance Committee of Hospital Sírio-Libanês. She holds a degree in Economics from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP), a postgraduate degree from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), and has completed several professional development and executive education programs at national and international institutions. Co-author of the second edition of the book “Mulheres em Conselho” (Women on Boards) and a Certified Board Member by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC).

Chapter Directors

Andre Costa
Founder Director, Free Enterprise Advisors, Brazil

Luis Cachay Huaman
Corporate Manager, Non-Financial Risk Banco Santander Peru, Peru

Abraham Mohamed Izquierdo Garcia
Managing Director Traded & Treasury Risks, Grupo Financiero Banorte, Mexico

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