EstrelaBet announces Leandro Machado as new financial director

EstrelaBet, the largest Brazilian gamingtech, announces the appointment of Leandro Machado as its new CFO (Chief Financial Officer). With more than 25 years of experience in finance, strategic planning and corporate governance, the executive arrives to strengthen the financial discipline of the company and support its next cycle of sustainable growth.

Throughout his career, Leandro has accumulated passages in national and multinational companies in sectors such as consumer goods, agribusiness, technology and education. Led areas of Finance, Legal, Human Resources and Supply Chain, as well as conducting M&A operations, operational efficiency projects and expansion strategies.Before joining EstrelaBet, he was CFO at companies such as Mind Lab, GeneSeas Aquaculture, Columbia Group and Nakashi, where he made significant advances in profitability and cost optimization.

Graduated in Electronic Engineering, with an MBA in Finance and a Master in Agribusiness, Leandro also carries in sports the discipline he takes to management: he has been a water polo athlete for 35 years, having defended the Brazilian National Team for 14 years.

“Assuming the position of CFO at EstrelaBet is an inspiring responsibility. I want to contribute to the growth of the company to be sustained by a solid, efficient financial management and aligned with the best practices of” governance, says Leandro Machado.

For Joao Gercossimo, CEO of EstrelaBet, the arrival of the new CFO reinforces the company's commitment to advancing discipline and transparency.“Leandro combines technical depth in finance, strategic vision and execution leadership.It comes to strengthen our governance, accelerate decisions with rigor and sustain the next cycle of growth of EstrelaBet, always with transparency and focus on responsible entertainment”.1