The CEO of the largest shopping center network in Santa Catarina, Jaimes Almeida Junior, was a special guest at the launch of LIDE SC’s Governance Vertical, an event that took place yesterday (20th) in Florianópolis and brought together businesspeople from various sectors in Santa Catarina.
The entrepreneur spoke about the company’s journey and how corporate governance has always been a cornerstone of the company’s exponential growth, dating back to the 1990s when it started in the real estate sector, long before the ESG acronym became widely known in the business world. “At its core, governance boils down to putting into practice the values we learned from our parents. If we always do this, we will have ethical and fair companies,” emphasized the entrepreneur in his speech. Transparency in management was another point raised by the executive, as the company has been audited by the Big 4 since 1994 – currently by Ernst & Young.
In the event’s opening speech, the president of LIDE SC and RS, Delton Batista, highlighted the strength and diversity of the business community in Santa Catarina. “We need to better understand our companies. Here we have some of the leading companies in Brazil and the world in various sectors, and often we seek suppliers and partnerships outside the state,” he said.
The event also featured presentations from José Koch, CEO of the Koch Group, who shared his governance experience leading a family business founded by five brothers, and Marcelo Gasparino, Vice President of the Board of Directors of VALE, who throughout his career has served on the boards of 48 companies. The governance vertical will be led by the Bertol Institute, which also participated in the event.
