About Us
strategy with a proven track record
Decades of experience at the service of strategic decisions.
Euro Brasil Invest was founded in 1996 with a clear purpose: to connect companies with the best business opportunities, using technical rigor and market vision. Over nearly three decades, we have built a solid track record in M&A, Due Diligence, and Treasury Management, always attentive to the specific needs of each client and each negotiation.
Our partners bring together more than 42 years of combined experience leading financial and strategic operations in large national and international groups. This experience allows us to accurately diagnose the potential of each company, structure information for investors, and conduct mergers, acquisitions, and acquisitions from start to finish — from valuation to closing the deal.
We operate primarily in the retail and healthcare sectors, where we have developed in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of each industry. Each project is treated individually, with solutions customized to the specific needs of each client—because we understand that no two negotiation processes are the same.
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Our Team
Meet the professionals behind Euro Brasil Invest. With decades of combined experience in M&A, Due Diligence, and Treasury Management, our team brings together strategic vision, technical expertise, and close relationships with each client—at every stage of the process.
Paul Houy
Founding Partner
French executive with over 42 years of experience in Brazil, leading financial and strategic operations in large multinational groups. He was CFO of the Carrefour Group for Brazil and Latin America for 25 years. Today he dedicates his experience to structuring M&A transactions in the retail and healthcare sectors.
Izabel Pereira
Partner · Strategy and Internationalization
Executive and entrepreneur with experience in international expansion and strategic partnerships. Founder and CEO of Marie Madeleine Boutique Gourmet, she works at Euro Brasil Invest leading business succession processes, mergers, acquisitions, and value creation.
Regina Maura Reis
Head of Social Works
She is involved in leading Euro Brasil Invest's social initiatives, coordinating actions and partnerships aimed at positively impacting the communities where the company operates. Her work reflects Euro Brasil Invest's commitment to social responsibility as an integral part of its market presence.
Wellington Verinaud
Account Executive
Mechanical engineer with an executive background in business management, strategic planning, and commercial development. He has led operations and business divisions in Brazil and international markets such as Switzerland, Spain, and the United States. Currently, he works in the financial market focusing on structured transactions, mergers and acquisitions, financial modeling, and the development of strategic solutions.
Alecio Chiarastelli Jr
Account Executive
Executive with a career in strategic consulting and business management, including experience at one of the global Big Four and over 20 years of leadership in retail and healthcare. Specialist in due diligence, economic and financial modeling, corporate governance, compliance, and tax planning. Consistent track record in restructuring projects, process optimization, and shareholder value creation.
Mariana Maia
Customer Relationship
Executive with experience in client relations, business development, and sales management. She has worked in corporate client service, conducting strategic negotiations, and managing contracts. At Euro Brasil Invest, she contributes to identifying opportunities, conducting negotiations, and building strategic partnerships, combining commercial acumen and a focus on results.