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, 2021Luiz Fernando Ziegler de Saint Edmond
Effective Member of the Board of Directors
First term start date: September 5, 2024Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro
Effective Member of the Board of Directors
Start date of first term of office: September 3, 2026Maria Rita Megre de Sousa Coutinho
Independent Member of the Board of Directors
First term start date: September 5, 2024Paula Magalhães Cardoso Neves
Independent Member of the Board of Directors
First term start date: September 5, 2024Vanessa Claro Lopes
Independent Member of the Board of Directors
First term start date: June 10, 2021Yuiti Matsuo Lopes
Effective Member of the Board of Directors
First term start date: September 5, 2024Fiscal 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, 2023Cristiane do Amaral Mendonça
Alternate Member of the Fiscal Council
First term start date: April 30, 2024Elias de Matos Brito
Effective Member of the Fiscal Council
First term start date: April 29, 2023Fabio Silva de Almeida
Alternate Member of the Fiscal Council
First term start date: April 30, 2026José Maria Rabelo
Effective Member of the Fiscal Council
First term start date: April 29, 2025Raphael Manhães Martins
Chairman of the Fiscal Council
First term start date: April 29, 2023Advisory 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, 2024Maria Rita Megre de Sousa Coutinho
Member of the Audit Committee
First term start date: May 1, 2025Rodrigo Carneiro Cunha Torres
Member of the Audit Committee
First term start date: September 12, 2024Vanessa Claro Lopes
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
First term start date: June 10, 2021Nomination Committee
Luiz Fernando Ziegler De Saint Edmond
Chairman of the Nomination Committee
First term start date: September 12, 2024Paula Magalhães Cardoso Neves
Member of the Nomination Committee
First term start date: September 12, 2024Vanessa Claro Lopes
Member of the Nomination Committee
First term start date: June 10, 2021Yuiti Matsuo Lopes
Member of the Nomination Committee
First term start date: September 3, 2026Non-Statutory Committee:
People, Management nd Saustainability Committee
Carlos Alberto Sicupira
Member of the People, Management and Sustainability Committee
First term start date: June 10, 2021Leonardo Coelho Pereira
Member of the People, Management and Sustainability Committee
First term start date: September 3, 2026Luiz Fernando Ziegler De Saint Edmond
Chairman of the People, Management and Sustainability Committee
First term start date: September 12, 2024Paula Magalhães Cardoso Neves
Member of the People, Management and Sustainability Committee
First term start date: September 3, 2026Finance Committee
Luiz Fernando Ziegler De Saint Edmond
Member of the Finance Committee
First term start date: September 12, 2024Paulo Alberto Lemann
Member of the Finance Committee
First term start date: June 10, 2021Vanessa Claro Lopes
Member of the Finance Committee
First term start date: September 3, 2026Yuiti Matsuo Lopes
Chairman of the Finance Committee
First term start date: September 12, 2024Statutory 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, 2025Fernando 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, 2025Sebastien 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
