Executive DirectorArapyaú Institute
Andrea Apponi is currently Executive Director of the Arapyaú Institute, a private family foundation with the mission to promote Brazil’s transition to a just and sustainable society. She is in charge of the Arapyaú Institute’s general management in order to maximize the positive impact in sustainable development in Brazil. She is also board member of the Brazilian Coalition on Climate, Forests and Agriculture and the Institute for climate and society (iCS)
With more than 20 years’ experience in business management, marketing, start-up of operations and turnaround processes across segments in multinational companies such as Whirlpool Corporation, Alpargatas and Bridgestone.
Andrea Apponi holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Escola de Engenharia Mauá, post-graduation in administration-ESAN, specialization in finance from Business School of São Paulo and MBA from São Paulo University.
South America