GFT Technologies, a global digital transformation company focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), announces the arrival of Fabiana Piesigilli as new Chief Operating Officer (COO) in Brazil, since the beginning of August. With more than 23 years of experience in the market leading projects of digital transformation and IT strategy in companies in the financial sector in Brazil and abroad, Fabiana has as main objective to combine the AI-Centric and customer-oriented vision with the sustainable growth of the company, ensuring that GFT in the country continues its expansion efficiently without giving up agility.
To do this, it intends to combine strategic vision, execution capacity, focus on operational excellence and proximity to teams and customers.“We are an AI-Centric company and have our own tools, such as Wynxx, which accelerates important stages of the software development cycle.In this extremely competitive environment, we need to continue to differentiate ourselves through continuous innovation and excellence in the execution of”, he says.
Therefore, one of its challenges will be to continue leading the technological evolution of local GFT, keeping the team updated and connected with the real needs of the market and customers. This vision is fully aligned with the company's strategic goal of being the best partner in responsible AI-centric digital transformation in the world. GFT in Brazil recorded an increase of 38% in the workforce in 2024 and 18% in revenues. And GFT's global plan for the next five years is ambitious: to go from € 871 million in 2024 to about € 1.5 bi“ in 29 will become. commodity both for the consulting market and for clients. So it is essential to anticipate the changes and trends that are already happening”.
Another important goal of GFT, which Fabiana will support, is to expand the company's presence in other segments that the company operates, in addition to the financial.Fabiana believes that with the strength of the team and the company's expertise in digital transformation and AI, there is a lot of room for collaboration and consistent growth.
Fabiana brings to GFT her vast experience in large consulting and financial institutions, such as C6 Bank, Accenture and Everis (currently NTT Data), at the forefront of IT architecture projects, core banking implementation and transformation of business areas. Also, she has been on the other side of the counter as portfolio manager and technology services client.It is this trajectory that will help her to understand in depth the challenges of the operation and customers, to act strategically in complex environments, focusing on concrete solutions and clarity of purpose.
To achieve the desired results, the executive intends to engage the team through a shared vision, encouragement of continuous development and recognition of achievements, based on a leadership model that prioritizes proximity, trust, active listening with clarity of objectives and empathy. “I want to maintain an environment in which people feel belonging and motivated to give their best. GFT is a company with strong culture and solid values that I deeply identify. They are important differentials to attract, engage and retain talents”, he adds.
