A TNS, a global connectivity company and provider of complete payment solutions, announced the hiring of Valéria Carrete as Commercial Director for Latin America. With a career spanning over 30 years in payments, retail, and telecommunications, Valéria joins with the mission to lead TNS’s expansion in the Brazilian and Latin American retail sectors, delivering connectivity solutions that ensure performance and security for the payment ecosystem. This will strengthen the company’s market presence, focusing on retail chains, independent markets, and self-service terminals.
Valéria has worked at prominent companies such as American Express, Transire, TIM, Ponto Frio, and R2U Augmented Reality. Currently, she is also a member of the BRICS Business Council, contributing to discussions and initiatives shaping the future of financial services, commerce, and innovation among the world’s fastest-growing economies, as well as Vice President of Issuers at Pagos, the electronic payments management association. She holds a degree in Business Administration (FGV), with specializations in Marketing (ESPM), an International Executive MBA (USP), and an MBA in Omnichannel Retail (ESPM).
“By joining our team, Valéria will focus on expanding our presence in strategic Latin American markets, positioning connectivity as a competitive differentiator for retail and other transforming sectors, while delivering security, scalability, innovation, and excellence in service to our clients across the region.”, says Alexandro de Araújo, TNS Latam Manager.
