Antonio Calisto Pato, LL.M., MBA

Antonio Pato is a finance executive with a wealth of experience leading multinational enterprises in the consumer goods, construction, logistics, transportation, shipping, and professional services industries. With a strong background in finance, tax, and accounting, Mr. Pato has directed all aspects of financial operations, including corporate restructuring, private equity investment, and mergers and acquisitions. Having held leadership roles in five countries on two continents, Mr. Pato brings an international perspective to his work. He has studied Corporate Finance at Harvard Extension School, gained a Master of Advanced Studies in International Tax Law at Leiden University, earned a Post-graduate degree in Tax from Instituto Superior de Gestão, and completed multiple certificates in Tax Proceedings and Corporate Law from Portuguese Bar Association. Mr. Pato has held various positions of prominence throughout his career, including Vice President, Director of Business Administration at Chiquita, Vice President, Director Group Tax, and Administration at Chiquita, and Global Head of Tax at Chiquita.