Alexandre Gonçalves

Alexandre Gonçalves is a seasoned professional in the fields of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance, currently serving as a Partner at Vireo Capital since January 2024. He has over 27 years of experience in these areas, having participated in more than 100 M&A transactions throughout his career, including significant post-merger integrations in Brazil.

Career Highlights

• Founding Roles: Alexandre is the founder and managing partner of 17Partners, an advisory firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs and executives in various industries.

• Previous Positions: He has held key leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Sequoia Logistica and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at CARGOBR, a prominent Brazilian logistics technology company. Additionally, he has served as a director at Booz & Company and Roland Berger.

• Education: Alexandre holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of São Paulo and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

• International Experience: His work has taken him across more than 15 countries, and he is fluent in Portuguese and English, with proficiency in Spanish.

Current Focus

At Vireo Capital, Alexandre is involved in providing advisory services in M&A and corporate finance, particularly in the food and agriculture sectors, while also extending his expertise to various other industries. His role emphasizes a combination of local insights and a global perspective to deliver strategic solutions for clients, which include private equity funds, multinational corporations, and startups.1