Carlos Areia founded Phare Global in 2007 and since then has been working with major domestic and international businesses on a range of projects across Brazil and internationally. Recognizing economic prosperity must be translated into social benefits, Mr. Areia has a passionate commitment to the development of Brazil and understands how access to technology and services is important for Brazilian businesses to thrive. He is equally focused on forging closer economic, social and cultural ties to the other countries in Latin America and the United States and retains close relations with many business leaders across both regions. As the head of Phare Global for over 7 years and with over a decade of business development experience, Mr. Areia is pre-eminently placed to provide strategic advice to companies looking to invest in the Brazilian market. Through Phare Global Markets, Mr. Areia looks forward to providing clients individual and discreet advice on how to succeed in this unique and dynamic part of Latin America. Mr. Areia received his B.A. degree in Economics from Michigan State University.

Mr. Neuber has over 25 years of extensive experience serving large multinational clients in a variety of industries, principally focusing on financial and commodities markets.