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Harvard president to visit Brazil in March

Drew Gilpin Faust, the first woman to serve as Harvard’s president, will meet members of Harvard’s community in São Paulo on March 23 and in Rio de Janeiro on March 25. Questions? Please contact internationalhaa@harvard.edu or Samuel Elia AB ’04 at selia@harvardclub.com.br

Shell + Cosan = Raizen

Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell and Cosan, the largest ethanol producer, are now united under the brand Raizen. In January the European Commission gave its blessing to the deal. The company starts with assets of $ 20 billion and estimated revenue of $ 50 million. A cabalistic name Raizen the junction of the Portuguese words forContinue reading “Shell + Cosan = Raizen”

French multinational Rexel acquires Brazil’s Nortel Suprimentos Industriais SA | Invest in Brazil

From Invest in Brazil: French multinational firm Rexel has acquired Brazil’s Nortel Suprimentos Industriais SA, a key player in the distribution of electrical and industrial equipment in Brazil. Rexel is a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies. The investment enables Rexel gain a significant foothold in the Brazilian market and creates a platformContinue reading “French multinational Rexel acquires Brazil’s Nortel Suprimentos Industriais SA | Invest in Brazil”

Brazilian bakeries are hiring

Labor market overheating is felt in the bakery business and there are now over 25 thousand job openings waiting to be filled. According to the Brazilian Association of the Bakery Industry (Abip), the sector has grown around 10% per year in the last five years. Total sales were R$53 billion in 2010, a 14% growth overContinue reading “Brazilian bakeries are hiring”

Eike Batista announces OGX listing in London as part of the internationalization plan of his companies

After the launch of its New York office as part of a plan of internationalization, EBX announces the listing in London of OGX, the oil company of the group. Eike Batista, chairman of the group said to Jornal Valor that OGX is only the beginning of the process. “Let’s start with OGX, but let’s do this withContinue reading “Eike Batista announces OGX listing in London as part of the internationalization plan of his companies”