André Rizk

Bio:

André Rizk holds degrees in Economics and Law, with a specialization in Contract Law and Corporate Law. He has 30 years of experience in major corporations in the retail, technology, and agribusiness sectors. He served as General Counsel at Grupo Pão de Açúcar, TOTVS, Walmart/BIG, Carrefour, and most recently at Lavoro Agro, where he held the position of Vice President of Legal and Compliance.

He built his career leading legal departments of publicly traded companies in Brazil and the United States, with experience in B3, NYSE, and NASDAQ. He has led multidisciplinary teams across several areas of law – Corporate, Civil, Labor, Real Estate, Contracts, Environmental, Regulatory, Tax, Intellectual Property, Criminal Business Law, Capital Markets, and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance).

His academic background and professional experience allow for a comprehensive practice, aligned with the challenges and demands of the corporate environment.

Education:

• Specialization in Contract Law and Corporate Law, Fundação Getúlio Vargas de São Paulo (FGV-SP).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Faculdade Metropolitana das Américas (FMU)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP).