Michelle Beck - Palomar College
Michelle Beck - Palomar College
Michelle Beck - Palomar College
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Cassio Castardelli<br />
Rua Helena 300, 04552-050. Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil<br />
Home +55 11 2385 1493 Cell +55 11 7489 0866<br />
ccastardelli2013@kellogg.northwestern.edu<br />
FINANCE/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT<br />
Experienced Finance and Strategy professional with a proven track record in developing and implementing<br />
business plans for new ventures. Currently Head of Finance and Administration of an Agricultural Asset<br />
Management firm with market value of $1B, reporting to the CEO.<br />
Actively involved in the pre-operational phase, business plan development, funding and implementation of a<br />
successful joint venture between a NYSE listed Brazilian agricultural firm and a major North American pension<br />
fund. Solid background in corporate finance, accounting and strategy. Other skills include human resources<br />
strategy and compensation policies.<br />
EDUCATION<br />
KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL/Evanston, IL<br />
Executive MBA, degree expected August, 2013<br />
INSPER – Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil<br />
Bachelor in Business Administration, 2003<br />
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />
Radar Agricultural Properties S.A., São Paulo, SP, Brazil 2007 - Present<br />
$1B Asset Management firm created in 2007 as a joint venture between Cosan (CZZ), a major Brazilian sugar /<br />
ethanol company, listed in Brazilian stock exchange and NYSE, and TIAA-CREF.<br />
Head of Finance and Administration, 2008 – Present<br />
Awarded this position after the funding of the company when the business started its operational phase. Current<br />
responsibilities include: Investors Relations, Corporate Governance and oversight of investment decisions and<br />
assets allocation: Valuation of investments, portfolio management and responsibility for the human resources<br />
area.<br />
Finance and Administration Analyst – Pre Operational Phase, 2007 - 2008<br />
Responsible for the business plan of the pre-operational phase. This business plan was the basis to raise funds<br />
and start an operational company in august 2008: Radar Agricultural Properties.<br />
Actively participated in the “road show” in Brazil and in the United States, presenting it to pension funds, hedge<br />
funds and private equity firms. The process was successfully concluded in August 2008, raising a first<br />
investment of $370M.<br />
Natura Cosméticos, Cajamar, SP, Brazil 2004 – 2007<br />
$3B Annual Revenues Cosmetic Company. Brazilian leading company in direct sales model. Listed in Brazilian<br />
stock exchange (NATU3.BZ)
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