Early Life
Ana Maria Marcondes Penido Sant'Anna was born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1956. She is the daughter of Pelerson Soares Penido, a prominent figure in Brazilian engineering who played a role in the construction of Brasília. Her father also founded Serveng, an infrastructure company, and was instrumental in the creation of CCR Group.
Rise to Success
Ana Maria, along with her sister Rosa Evangelina, inherited a significant stake in CCR Group after the death of their father in 2012. This inheritance positioned them as major shareholders in CCR, the largest toll-road company in Brazil by market value. Ana Maria holds a degree in business administration from Mackenzie University and has since served as vice president of the board of directors for CCR.
Key Business Strategies
Her primary business focus revolves around the management and strategic direction of CCR. The company operates and manages toll roads, urban mobility projects, and airports. The company has expanded its operations to South and Central America, including Ecuador, Curaçao, and Costa Rica. Ana Maria's ownership in CCR gives her significant influence in the infrastructure sector, and she has been involved in key decisions regarding the company's growth and investments.
Philanthropy
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