Corporate Governance
At Zilor, corporate governance is a fundamental pillar of our operations. We are committed to fostering a strong ESG culture both internally and in our interactions with stakeholders. Our leadership team and all organizational levels follow clear codes and policies that support responsible and ethical resource management.
Our corporate governance structure includes:
- Executive Board
- Advisory Committees
- Board of Directors
Executive Board
Zilor’s Executive Board is composed of 6 (six) senior executives with extensive experience in agribusiness and biotechnology. Members of the Executive Board are appointed by the Board of Directors for a renewable two-year term. The Executive Board meets weekly and is responsible for executing the company’s strategic plan, in coordination with the Board of Directors, while adhering to internal policies and the company’s Bylaws.
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Andre Inserra | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | |||
Andre Inserra holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP), a Master’s in Industrial Management from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, and executive leadership training from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland. With a solid career spanning over 30 years, he has held leadership roles in various industrial sectors, including elevator supply for the construction industry and energy and automation solutions for process industries such as mining, cement, oil, and pulp and paper, among others. He has held leadership positions in Brazil and abroad, with significant experience at ABB Group and Schindler Elevators. He has also served on the company’s Global Executive Committee and on the Boards of Directors of companies such as Athié Wohnrath and Bueno Netto Engenharia. |
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Artur de Abreu e Lima Melo | Chief Agroindustrial Operations Officer (COO) | |||
Artur holds a degree in Industrial Chemistry from the Catholic University of Pernambuco and an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). With 24 years of experience in industrial operations, he has built a solid career in the sugar-energy sector, focusing on sugar and ethanol production from sugarcane, he has served as a Director at companies such as ETH and COFCO International. |
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Carlos Lienstadt | Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | |||
Carlos holds degrees in Economics from Univille (Universidade da Região de Joinville) and Computer Science from UTESC, as well as postgraduate certifications in Human Resources Management from Instituto Superior Politécnico de Gaza (ISPG) and Organizational Behavior from Universidade Positivo. He also holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). With over 30 years of experience in Human Resources and Corporate Communications, Carlos has worked nationally and internationally for companies such as Embraco and Yara Fertilizantes. |
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Luís Fernando Radulov Queiroz | Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (CLO) | |||
Luís Fernando holds a degree and specialization in Business Law from Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC/SP) and a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He has also completed executive leadership programs at the University of Virginia and IMD Business School in Switzerland. He has extensive experience in corporate law, having worked as a law firm partner and served in senior legal leadership roles for over 17 years at companies such as GE Capital, AES Brasil, ABB, and Hitachi Energy, contributing to governance, compliance, and risk management in high-impact operations. |
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Mauricio Rosário da Barrosa | Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) | |||
Holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of São Paulo (USP) and the University of Illinois, and an MBA from Cornell University. At Zilor, he has held several strategic roles over more than 13 years, including serving on the Strategy and Innovation Committee and the Board of Directors. Prior to that, he worked as a senior consultant at Falconi Consultores de Resultado, contributing to performance improvement projects in large organizations. |
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is a collegiate body responsible for decision-making regarding Zilor’s strategic direction. It is composed of 10 members, including shareholders with significant executive experience at Zilor and independent board members with extensive management expertise from major companies in the market. The Chairman of the Board is an external member and does not hold an executive role at Zilor.
The Board members are appointed for a two-year term, with the possibility of reappointment. The Board meets monthly to discuss and approve strategic plans, monitor performance, promote sustainable growth, safeguard and maximize investment returns, and approve key policies and directives. It also evaluates the implementation of management practices, risk and opportunity assessments, and upholds Zilor’s core principles and values.
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Francisco Amaury Olsen | Chairman of the Board | |||
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Joinville, with an extension course in Business Administration from Advanced Management at the University of Southern California USC. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zilor and Companhia Léo Madeiras, as well as a member of DPSP, Rotoplas Mexico, and Klabin. He chairs or sits on several Board support committees, particularly those dealing with finance, audit, risk and compliance, sustainability, related parties, people, and governance. Partner and owner of Olsen Consultoria, providing services to companies in a wide range of sectors, and founder of ABRAMAT and Instituto Trata Brasil. With a solid career and over 40 years of experience, he has held senior leadership positions such as CEO, CFO, and board member at various companies in different sectors, including Tubos e Conexões Tigre, Portobello, Papaiz, Marisol, Unipar, Duratex, Estácio, S&B, Tenda Atacado, Copersucar, among others. |
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Carmen Tonanni | Vice-Chair | |||
With a bachelor’s degree in law, the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors has extensive experience in the sugar and ethanol industry. With her strategic vision, she was one of the people responsible for implementing Zilor’s corporate governance structure |
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Luiz Zillo Neto | Board Member | |||
Holds a degree in Business Administration from Trevisan Business School and an MBA from the University of North Carolina. In addition to serving on Zilor’s Board of Directors, he is also a member of the Board of Copersucar S.A. |
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Miguel Zillo | Board Member | |||
With a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and technical qualifications in the same area, he has extensive knowledge of the sugar and ethanol industry. In addition to serving as a Board member at Zilor, he has also served as a director of the Company |
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Antonio José Zillo | Board Member | |||
With a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, he has held several strategic positions at Zilor, including CEO and COO. He also served as a Board member at Copersucar S.A. and Alvean, in addition to being a member of the Deliberative Council of the Sugarcane Industry Union (UNICA). |
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José Marcos Lorenzetti | Board Member | |||
With a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Luiz de Queiroz School of Agriculture (ESALQ) at the University of São Paulo, he has extensive experience in the agricultural sector and a broad strategic vision for the Company’s sustainable development. |
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Marcelo Scarabotolo | Board Member | |||
He holds a degree in Public Administration (EAESP – FGV), a postgraduate degree in Real Estate Business (FAAP), and has specialized in various areas of business management at national and international institutions, such as Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC), University of Reading – College of Estate Management (England), and Insead (France). A professional with over 33 years of experience in the real estate sector, especially in the development and management of commercial real estate portfolios (shopping centers, logistics warehouses, and office buildings), he has developed a solid career in this sector, notably at São Carlos S.A (SCAR3), where for 20 years he held various C-Level positions in the areas of Finance, Investor Relations, Operations, and Sales. He also held the position of Advisory Board Member at Best Center S.A. and was a member of the Board of Directors at Longford S.A., companies belonging to the same economic group as SCAR3. Since 2019, he has been working in the land subdivision sector as a consultant and investor. |
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José Aurélio Drummond Junior | Board Member | |||
Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering and Metallurgy from the Industrial Engineering Institute (FEI). He has a solid executive career, having served as Regional CEO, Executive Vice President, and member of the global executive committee of large multinational corporations. His main experience includes Whirlpool Corporation, in the home appliance sector for Latin America and Europe; Alcoa, in the metals and mining sector, where he led operations in Latin America and in the global Transportation and Construction division; and he was CEO of ENEVA S.A., in the energy sector, and BRF S.A., in the food sector. He worked as a business consultant for Andersen Consulting, now Accenture, in the early years of his career. He is currently also a Board member of the DPSP Group |
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Fabiano José Zillo | Advisory Board Member | |||
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Luiz de Queiroz School of Agriculture (ESALQ), Master’s degree in Soils and Plant Nutrition (ESALQ) and MBA in Business Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV). Complemented his education with an extension course in strategy and innovation at Wharton Business School in the United States. He has worked in the sugar and ethanol sector for over 30 years, including 10 years as Business Leader at ETH, Odebrecht Agroindustrial, Atvos, and as CEO of Zilor from 2018 to 2024, contributing significantly to the company’s growth and consolidation in the sector. |
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Britaldo Soares | Independent Advisory Board Member | |||
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, a postgraduate degree in Economic Engineering from Fundação Dom Cabral, and an extension in Management and Executive Leadership from the Darden School of Business – University of Virginia. Britaldo Soares is a member of the Board of Directors and/or Advisory Board of Enel Américas (Santiago, Chile), Atiaia Renováveis (Cornélio Brennand Group), GEQ – Edson Queiroz Group, Zilor Group, Frigol S/A, Copersucar, Órigo Energia, and RZK Agro (Rezek Group), coordinating or participating in the Finance, Audit and Risk, Integrity, People and Sustainability Committees of some of these companies and Senior Advisor at Galápagos Cypress. With a solid career and over 40 years of experience, he has held senior leadership positions as CEO, CFO, and board member at several companies in different sectors, such as ABRADEE, Enel, Mover, Grupo AES, RZK Energia, OEC, Enron Corp. Brasil, Jari Celulose, CEMIG, Citigroup, among others. |
Advisory Committees
Zilor has 3 (three) advisory committees that support the Board of Directors in the Company’s discussions and decision-making process. All committees are chaired by external Board Members.
- Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
- Strategy and Innovation Committee
- People Management and Sustainability Committee

This committee is responsible for reviewing matters related to financial strategy, internal controls, internal audit, and the company’s risk exposure. It meets monthly and reports regularly to the Board of Directors on its activities.

This committee focuses on strategic direction, governance practices, and innovation initiatives across Zilor’s business units. It is responsible for analyzing topics related to corporate strategy and technological development. It meets monthly and reports regularly to the Board of Directors on its activities.

This committee oversees issues related to human resources and the company’s sustainability practices. It meets every two months and reports regularly to the Board of Directors on its activities.