Roberto Irineu Marinho

Early Life

Roberto Irineu Marinho was born on October 13, 1947, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the eldest son of Roberto Marinho, the founder of Grupo Globo, and Stella Goulart Marinho.

Career

Marinho's career began in 1965 at the newspaper "O Globo" as a linotypist apprentice. He worked in the printing and typography sector for a year before moving to the editorial section, where he worked as a reporter in the General editorial. In 1966, he enrolled in the Faculty of Administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas. He continued working as a reporter for "O Globo" until 1967. In 1978, he became the executive vice-president of TV Globo. In 1990, he became the vice-president of Grupo Globo. From August 2002 to December 2017, he served as the executive president of Grupo Globo. In 2003, following his father's death, he and his brothers inherited control of Grupo Globo. He is currently the Vice-President of the Board.

Key Business Strategies

Under Roberto Irineu Marinho's leadership, Grupo Globo has expanded into various platforms, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, internet, and digital media, strengthening its position as a major player in the communications sector.

Philanthropy

Marinho, through the Roberto Marinho Foundation, is dedicated to educational and cultural causes in Brazil.