Executive Team

Fabrício Soares
Executive Manager, Brazil

National Executive Manager with active participation in the meetings of the Board and Executive Committees, being responsible for the operations of the 4 branches of Britcham in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Paraná and Minas Gerais. Specialised economist and passionate about corporate finance, capital markets and investments, he has more than 20 years of experience in helping out local, multinational and global companies and organisations, as well as individuals and government agents, to get connected to make projects and initiatives happen, thus having great experience in government and institutional relations, project management, organisation and management of events and trade missions, strategic and communication planning, finance and budgetary control.

Clara Sasse
Communication & Events Manager

Journalist with extensive experience in strategic management of Communication and Events, developed in internal and external communication and in journalistic coverage of events in various industries. With a postgraduate degree in International Relations, has been part of the British Chamber team since August 2021, strengthening the brand and the portfolio of products offered to members and partners through digital channels and the organisation of in-person events. Leads the team responsible for Britcham’s communication with the members of the Administrative Council and with the leaders of the four state executive committees and 12 thematic committees, as well as national and international partners. Manages the social media and official website, also working to increase Britcham’s relevance within the press.

Gabriel Valério
Government Relations Manager

Graduated in Organizational Communication, with an MBA in Government Relations, has 10 years of experience serving clients in the area of Governmental, Institutional and Corporate Relations. Developed his expertise in the analysis of the political environment and in the execution of strategies to strengthen the relationship and dialogue between the private sector and the various interlocutors of the National Congress and public spheres. Part of the British Chamber since April 2023, leads government relations and advocacy actions with the CEOs of the supporting members, promoting the bridge with representatives of the British government and Brazilian public sector entities at the municipal, state and national levels, as well as ensuring the governance and execution of sectoral advocacy with the leaders involved.

Isabela Freitas
Communication & Events Jr. Analyst

Student of Social Sciences, has experience with content production for social media, customer service and administrative demands, including having worked for another bilateral chamber of foreign trade. Joined Britcham team in March 2023 and works in the production of the weekly newsletter, creation of arts and in the relationship with members, partners and suppliers, in addition to the practical realisation of in-person and virtual events, under the supervision of the Communication and Events Manager.

Elisa Lurago
Relationship & Engagement Intern

Student of International Relations, she has been part of Britcham team since October 2023, strengthening the Member Relationship and Engagement area. Through a strategic and qualitative connection of the members with the activities promoted by the British Chamber, works to ensure the maximum benefit of the association by the companies and the capillarity and coherence of the public in each event.

Amanda Santos
Communication & Events Intern

Student of Marketing and Advertising, she joined the Communication and Events team at Britcham in November 2023. With past experience in the event production and customer service sectors, she assists in the creation and maintenance of the British Chamber’s visual materials, including invitations, institutional presentations, sponsorship packages, among other content.