The Board of Directors of the aircraft manufacturer, Embraer has appointed Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as the Executive Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations, effective April 13.
Embraer says, “Felipe Santana, who currently serves as Embraer’s global director of treasury, has spent 18 years at the company, holding leadership roles across financial operations, treasury, insurance, customer finance and shared services.”
“During his career, he has developed deep expertise in corporate finance and treasury, with significant exposure to capital markets, liability management, aircraft financing, investor and bank relations, and risk management, supporting strategic decision‑making and long‑term value creation.” Embraer added.
According to Embraer, “Felipe Santana holds a degree in International Relations from Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado (FECAP) and a Certified Financial Management (CFM) credential from Insper. He has completed executive education programs at Fundação Dom Cabral, Harvard University, and Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV). In 2022, he was named one of the “20 Finance Leaders to Watch” by the Finance Career Perspective Yearbook (Insper and Assetz).”
Embraer stated that “the appointment ensures continuity in its financial leadership and supports the execution of its strategy and business plan.”
President and CEO of Embraer, Francisco Gomes Neto said: “Felipe Santana is a highly respected leader within Embraer and has been developed for senior leadership roles. His appointment reinforces our confidence in the company’s strategy and our focus on sustainable growth.”