FORMER CORPORATE CONTROLLER, MONTROSE ENVIRONMENTAL
WHY: Born and raised in Brazil, arrived in OC 15 years ago. Served as controller for one of the country’s largest environmental services firms thanks to an aggressive roll-up strategy. IPO in 2020.
IN THE NEWS: This year won Rising Star Award at Business Journal’s 15th annual CFO of the Year Awards. Has since left firm.
QUOTABLE: “I was fortunate to be in an environment in Orange County where I had opportunities that made me stay here—opportunities that I didn’t have in my country, business-wise and career-wise.
