Leaders

Marcos Siqueira

CRO AND HEAD OF STRATEGY

Marcos has extensive experience in Data Center and Telecom segments. Marcos joined Ascenty in 2012 and has held various management positions in his ten years at the company. Prior to Ascenty and for 10 years, he worked in various management level positions at Level 3 in Sao Paulo.

Marcos has experience in operations, product development, pre-sales and after-sales Teams. Marcos graduated from FIAP and has an Executive Master Business Administration from INSPER.

Hatila de Aquino

VP OF LEGAL, COMPLIANCE, RISK AND PEOPLE

Hatila is a lawyer with an MBA in Corporate Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, specializing in Tax and Infrastructure Law, with 17 years of experience in leading legal departments, working directly in the areas of infrastructure, power and telecommunications.

Before joining Ascenty, he worked for companies such as CPFL Energia, Pátria Investimentos and SIIF Energies do Brasil, collaborating on the implementation of a wide variety of projects – highway concessions, shipping vessels, datacenters, solar, wind and hydraulic power plants. He also managed several M&As, IPOs, corporate restructurings and debt raisings.

Alberto Lopes

VP OF PROJECTS, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION

Alberto began his career in the mining sector, working for companies such as Vale, Anglo American, and MMX. In the initial phase, he gained experience in operation and maintenance processes in large ore treatment plants. Subsequently, he transitioned to managing the engineering and implementation of large-scale greenfield projects. He has also worked in the electrical sector for major players like CPFL Renováveis and Elera (Brookfield group), holding C-level positions and leading the implementation of wind, solar, and hydroelectric generation projects. Alberto holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from UFPA (Federal University of Pará) and a Master’s degree in Renewable Energies from UFC (Federal University of Ceará).

Roberto Rio Branco

VP OF MARKETING AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS

Roberto has extensive experience in marketing, sales and operations. He worked as Sales Director of Vivax for four years, and previously worked as the COO of cable television company TVA. Roberto also held several management positions at Mesbla, Bank of Boston, and Citibank.

Roberto holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Faculdade Moraes Jr/ Mackenzie, with several professional courses in Brazil and abroad. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors of NEOTV (Independent Paid Telecommunication Carriers’ Association), as well as Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of TELCOMP (Brazilian Association of Competitive Telecommunication Service Providers).

Vinícius Minetto

DIRECTOR OF SALES

Vinícius has extensive experience in the Data Center and Telecommunications market, where he has worked for over 15 years. He has held positions at major players in the Brazilian market, and joined Ascenty in 2012 to strengthen the sales team.

He has an undergraduate and a graduate degree from FATEC with an MBA in Sales Management from FGV (Getúlio Vargas Foundation). At Ascenty, he is responsible for the Sales, Solutions Architecture, and Products teams.

Sergio Abela

DIRECTOR OF DATA CENTER OPERATIONS

Abela has worked in the Telecom Infrastructure segment since 1997. He started off working at PROMON, helping implement fixed telephony centers and hubs for Netstream.

He also worked in TIVIT’s Data Center startup, where he climbed from Infrastructure Engineer to Senior Infrastructure Executive. He was responsible for managing and operating all of the company’s Data Centers, offices and warehouses.

Fábio Trimarco

DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE AND QUALITY

Fábio has a BS in Computer Science, an MBA in IT Governance, and an undergraduate extension in Business Compliance from PUC. The executive has a background in IT, with extensive experience in various sectors, in multinational companies such as General Motors, EDSHP Enterprise and PromonLogicalis.

He spearheads the Compliance and Quality area, focusing on ethics, conduct, as well as Quality, implementing and managing standards and certifications such as such as ISOs 9001 quality management, 14001 environmental management, 20000-1 IT service management, 27001\27701 information security management, 37001\37301 anti-bribery management, 45001 occupational health and safety management, 50001 energy management, PCI DSS, SOC, UPTIME TIER III, and TÜV TR3 (TIA942).

Ana Letícia Caressato

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Ana Letícia has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, an MBA in People Management, and a graduate degree in Organizational Coaching. She has worked in HR for over 15 years, for companies in the agribusiness and pharmaceutical segments.

Her varied responsibilities include all HR subsystems such as: training and development, recruitment and selection, payroll, and strategic organizational issues.

Marcela Martins

DIRECTOR OF ENERGY

With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, Marcela Martins specializes in the commercialization and generation of renewable energy. She holds an MBA in Business Management from FGV and a degree in Civil Production Engineering from UTFPR. Her career includes significant roles at leading companies such as Auren Energia, 2W Energia, CPFL Renováveis, AES Tietê, and Tradener, where she has worked in key areas including energy planning, management, portfolio, middle office, and after-sales.

Marcela’s expertise in energy planning and renewable energy management has been instrumental in driving efficiency and innovation in the sector. At Ascenty, she leads the Energy Management division, ensuring the implementation of effective and sustainable solutions for optimizing energy operations.

Arthur Perini

DIRECTOR OF DATA CENTER ENGINEERING

Arthur Perini holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, a Master’s degree from the Universidade Federal de Itajubá, and an MBA in Corporate Strategy from São Paulo Business School. With 15 years of experience in multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and operation of infrastructure and energy systems, as well as automation and telecommunications, Arthur is recognized for his deep expertise and leadership skills.

Prior to joining Ascenty, Arthur developed a distinguished career with renowned companies such as Areva Renewable, CPFL Renováveis, and Essentia Energia (Pátria Investimentos). His experience encompasses engineering, implementing, and operating solar, wind, and hydro power plants, along with leading complex substation and automation projects. At Ascenty, Arthur oversees the Data Center Engineering division, applying a strategic and innovative approach to the construction and optimization of our infrastructure.

Carlos Parra

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COLOMBIA

Professional in electrical engineering with more than 20 years of experience in the infrastructure and technology industry. He began his career in the Colombian Association of Engineers, a technical advisory body of the National Government. Worked with the Inter-American Development Bank IDB for the strengthening of the engineering productive chain. Worked for several years in the Ministry of Information Technology and Communications of Colombia in one of its programs of technological inclusion.

He participated as Project Manager in the construction of the first data center of maximum qualification in Colombia.

Carlos Andrés recently joined Ascenty as Regional Director for Colombia with the objective of strategically directing, planning and supervising the operation and expansion of Ascenty in the country.

Stéfano Barbosa

EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF FP&A

Stéfano has 10 years’ experience in accounting, finance and planning. He has an undergraduate in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Texas Christian University and a graduate degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas.

He began his career at Ernst & Young auditing domestic and publicly traded companies. After some time, he turned his focus to the FP&A area at Kemin, a U.S. company with operations in more than 90 countries, where he was responsible for South American companies over a period of 2 years.

He started in theFP&A unit at Ascenty in 2018 and partook in the company’s growth and expansion in recent years.

Pablo Neves

EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF SALES

With a career spanning back to 2002 in the data center sector, Pablo Neves brings extensive experience from leading companies such as UolDiveo, Alog, and .comDominio. His career is distinguished by excellence in IT infrastructure management, strategic planning, and the development of innovative business solutions.

Pablo is recognized for his ability to integrate technology with business, achieving efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. He holds an MBA in Commercial Management from the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and a degree in Computer Networks from Universidade Nove de Julho.

His expertise and strategic vision are instrumental in driving innovation and growth in the sector, ensuring that technological solutions align with business objectives and meet customer needs.

Fábio Matos

EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF DATA CENTER OPERATIONS

Electrical engineer with a degree from Universidade Paulista and 20 years of experience in the electrical and automation industry. Matos has been in the Data Center business since 2008, helping operate and expand IBM’s Data Center in Hortolândia along with the company Manserv, leading critical operations and maintenance teams and supporting critical system deployment activities.

He joined Ascenty in 2013 to spearhead operations at the Data Center in Jundiaí – Ascenty’s first in high density – and currently manages the operations of all of the company’s Data Centers.

Adriana Castelli

EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF FINANCE

Adriana has 30 years’ experience in Accounting, Financial Planning and Treasury. She has worked for large groups such as Vicunha, DuPont, and Vivax SA, a cable TV and broadband internet provider, where she worked for 8 years from the company’s inception to its IPO.

At Ascenty, she has worked in LATAM Treasury management since 2011, focusing on cash flow management, financing and derivative operations.

She holds a degree in Accounting with specialization in Corporate Finance from Fundação Getúlio Vargas.

Diego Miranda

EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF SERVICE DELIVERY

Diego Miranda, a production engineer with a degree from FEI, holds a master’s degree in Neuroscience and Cognition from UFABC and an MBA in Corporate Finance and Project Management from Anhembi Morumbi and USP. With 15 years of experience in managing infrastructure and technology projects, Diego has worked with esteemed companies such as Hewlett Packard, Itaú, Vogel Telecom, and Diebold Nixdorf.

Since joining Ascenty in 2020, Diego has taken on leadership roles in Service Delivery and Colocation Services. He is responsible for the global coordination of service implementation, focusing on efficiency, quality, and ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

Pedro Gutiérrez

EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF LATAM

Pedro has an undergraduate degree in Civil Electrical Engineering, and a graduate degree in Energy Engineering. He has been in the telecom infrastructure industry for 20 years and joined Ascenty in 2019. He currently supports the Data Center operations management.

He has led operation and maintenance teams at a Data Center in Chile, as well as performing improvements for facility certification.