Guilherme Favaro

CFO at Loja do Mecânico

Guilherme Favaro is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Loja do Mecânico, a leading omnichannel retailer of tools and machinery in Latin America. He was appointed to this position in August 2024, following a successful tenure as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since July 2023.1 2 3

Background and Experience

Favaro has a diverse professional background, bringing nearly 15 years of experience in various sectors. His career includes significant roles in investment banking focused on mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital markets. He has held leadership positions at notable companies such as:

Tok&Stok: A prominent Brazilian furniture and decoration retailer.
BCredi (Creditas): A leader in credit solutions backed by real estate.
RHI Magnesita: A global leader in the refractory industry, where he gained international experience.1 2 4

Education

Guilherme Favaro holds a degree in Financial Engineering from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, one of the top engineering schools in Switzerland.1 2

Strategic Vision

As CEO, Favaro aims to continue the strategic growth of Loja do Mecânico, which has seen a 16% increase in sales during the first seven months of 2024 compared to the previous year. The company is targeting R$1.6 billion in sales for 2024, with plans to expand its sales channels and customer base further.1 3

Highlights

Sep 5 · neofeed.com.br

Após "pit stop", Loja do Mecânico, da eB Capital, retoma expansão ...

Aug 13 · revistalivemarketing.com.br

Loja do Mecânico aponta Guilherme Favaro como novo CEO

Aug 12 · portal.clientesa.com.br

Loja do Mecânico anuncia Guilherme Favaro como CEO - Cliente SA

Aug 7 · exame.com

com faturamento de R$ 10 milhões, Sagrado Boulangerie aposta ...

Sep 25 · analise.com

Loja do Mecânico anuncia Guilherme Favaro como novo CFO

Experience

CFO at Loja do Mecânico (July 2023 - Present)

CFO at Tok&Stok (September 2020 - July 2023), CFO (Bcredi) at Creditas (September 2019 - August 2020); CFO EMEA & Asia at RHI Magnesita (November 2017 - August 2019); Global Head of FP&A at RHI Magnesita (August 2015 - October 2017); Investment Banking - M&A / Capital Markets at Deutsche Bank (August 2011 - July 2015); Equity Research at Citi (January 2010 - June 2010)

Education

EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) - Financial Engineering, Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship (2010 - 2011); The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - Business Analysis and Valuation (2011); Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo - Control & Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering (2007 - 2012)