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Board of Directors, Committees and Executive Officers

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Americanas S.A. is responsible for setting the Company’s overall strategic direction. As a collective decision-making body, its responsibilities, duties and applicable rules are established in its Internal Regulations, corporate policies and the Company’s Bylaws. 

The Board is composed of seven members, all of whom are non-executive, including three independent members. 

The average age of the Board members is 51, with ages ranging from 38 to 60. 

Among the members, three self-identify as women and one self-identifies under the “yellow” race/color category, in accordance with Brazilian self-declaration criteria.

Eduardo Saggioro Garcia

Chairman of the Board of Directors

First term start date: June 10, 2021
Luiz Fernando Ziegler de Saint Edmond

Effective Member of the Board of Directors

First term start date: September 5, 2024
Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro

Effective Member of the Board of Directors

Start date of first term of office: September 3, 2026
Maria Rita Megre de Sousa Coutinho

Independent Member of the Board of Directors

First term start date: September 5, 2024
Paula Magalhães Cardoso Neves

Independent Member of the Board of Directors

First term start date: September 5, 2024
Vanessa Claro Lopes

Independent Member of the Board of Directors

First term start date: June 10, 2021
Yuiti Matsuo Lopes

Effective Member of the Board of Directors

First term start date: September 5, 2024

Fiscal Council

The Fiscal Council of Americanas S.A. is a collective body whose installation and composition are determined by the shareholders at the General Shareholders’ Meeting. Its duties and other applicable provisions are set forth in its Internal Regulations and in the Company’s Bylaws.

The currently installed Fiscal Council is composed of three effective members and three alternate members.

The average age of its members is 54, with ages ranging from 42 to 73.

Among the members, one self-identifies as a woman and two self-identify under the “pardo” race/color category, in accordance with Brazilian self-declaration criteria.

Anderson dos Santos Amorim

Alternate Member of the Fiscal Council

First term start date: April 29, 2023
Cristiane do Amaral Mendonça

Alternate Member of the Fiscal Council

First term start date: April 30, 2024
Elias de Matos Brito

Effective Member of the Fiscal Council

First term start date: April 29, 2023
Fabio Silva de Almeida

Alternate Member of the Fiscal Council

First term start date: April 30, 2026
José Maria Rabelo

Effective Member of the Fiscal Council

First term start date: April 29, 2025
Raphael Manhães Martins

Chairman of the Fiscal Council

First term start date: April 29, 2023

Advisory Committees to the Board of Directors

The Advisory Committees are composed of members with extensive expertise in their respective areas of focus and are responsible for assisting the Board of Directors by providing strategic and well-founded recommendations, with a view to ensuring excellence in the decision-making process. All Committees have internal regulations that define their duties. In addition, the statutory Committees also have their duties and rules set forth in the Company’s Bylaws.

Statutory Committees:

Audit Committee

Carla Alessandra Trematore

Member of the Audit Committee

First term start date: September 12, 2024
Maria Rita Megre de Sousa Coutinho

Member of the Audit Committee

First term start date: May 1, 2025
Rodrigo Carneiro Cunha Torres

Member of the Audit Committee

First term start date: September 12, 2024
Vanessa Claro Lopes

Chairwoman of the Audit Committee

First term start date: June 10, 2021

Nomination Committee

Luiz Fernando Ziegler De Saint Edmond

Chairman of the Nomination Committee

First term start date: September 12, 2024
Paula Magalhães Cardoso Neves

Member of the Nomination Committee

First term start date: September 12, 2024
Vanessa Claro Lopes

Member of the Nomination Committee

First term start date: June 10, 2021
Yuiti Matsuo Lopes

Member of the Nomination Committee

First term start date: September 3, 2026

Non-Statutory Committee:

People, Management nd Saustainability Committee

Carlos Alberto Sicupira

Member of the People, Management and Sustainability Committee

First term start date: June 10, 2021
Leonardo Coelho Pereira

Member of the People, Management and Sustainability Committee

First term start date: September 3, 2026
Luiz Fernando Ziegler De Saint Edmond

Chairman of the People, Management and Sustainability Committee

First term start date: September 12, 2024
Paula Magalhães Cardoso Neves

Member of the People, Management and Sustainability Committee

First term start date: September 3, 2026

Finance Committee

Luiz Fernando Ziegler De Saint Edmond

Member of the Finance Committee

First term start date: September 12, 2024
Paulo Alberto Lemann

Member of the Finance Committee

First term start date: June 10, 2021
Vanessa Claro Lopes

Member of the Finance Committee

First term start date: September 3, 2026
Yuiti Matsuo Lopes

Chairman of the Finance Committee

First term start date: September 12, 2024

Statutory Executive Board

The Statutory Officers are responsible for representing and managing the Company, as well as implementing the general guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

Fernando Dias Soares

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

First term start date: October 1, 2025

Fernando Dias Soares holds a degree in Business Administration, a postgraduate degree from FGV-SP and an MBA from INSEAD in France. He joined Americanas in September 2024 as Vice President of Operations. Previously, he served as CEO of Domino’s Pizza in Brazil, where he led the company’s strategic restructuring. He also built his career at AB InBev, where he served as President of the Non-Alcoholic Beverages Division in Brazil and led business units in Colombia, Peru and Mexico.

Sebastien Durchon

CFO and IRO (Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer)

First term start date: December 1, 2025

Sebastien Durchon is an executive with 27 years of experience in finance, recognized for his ability to lead transformations and drive results. He began his career at audit firm Mazars, founded consulting firm Consomind, and held strategic positions at Fives and Carrefour, where he led the IPO in Brazil and the integration of Grupo Big. More recently, as CFO and later CEO of Dia, he structured and executed a robust turnaround plan, including the rationalization of 342 stores and the recovery of the operation. His career combines strategic vision, financial discipline and strong engagement with investors. On August 25, 2025, he joined Americanas as Vice President of Finance.

Vice Presidents of the Non-Statutory Executive Board

Fabio Fernandes Medeiros

Vice-Presidente Jurídico e de Compliance

Flavio Augusto da Silva Lopes

Vice President of People & Management and SSC

Luiz Tavares

Vice President of Operations and Commercial

Marcelo Augusto Machado Arantes

Vice President of Supply Chain

Tiago Celso Abate

Vice President of Consumer & Growth