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- April 2021
- HBS Case Collection
Glass-Shattering Leaders: Ana Paula Pessoa
By: Boris Groysberg and Colleen Ammerman
Abstract
Ana Paula Pessoa built a career at the largest media conglomerate in Latin America, combining a passion for digital transformation with a commitment to doing work that had a positive impact on society. Having grown up during a dictatorial military regime in Brazil, the value of a free press was clear to Pessoa. She ultimately rose to become CFO of the company’s print media arm, before making a career shift to invest in technology startups and later to serve as CFO for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Throughout her varied career, Pessoa sought out connections with interesting people across industries, a practice that paid dividends when she was recruited to join the board of a large public company, which led to additional board appointments. Following her passions and building relationships enabled Pessoa to craft a fulfilling career spanning multiple industries and issues.
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Citation
Groysberg, Boris, and Colleen Ammerman. "Glass-Shattering Leaders: Ana Paula Pessoa." Harvard Business School Case 421-071, April 2021.