Rapha Dias
PhD Candidate | M.Sc. & MBA | CFO | CHRO | CPO | CCO | Passionate to create and lead High-Performance Teams
CHS Inc.•São Paulo, Brazil
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Executive with 24 years of experience leading multicultural teams across different countries and industries, including Agribusiness, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Mining, Sporting Goods, and Retail. International exposure includes almost two years in the United States, with fluency in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and currently in the process of learning Chinese (Mandarin). Holds Bachelor’s degrees in Economics (Mackenzie) and Accounting (UNIP), a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration (INSPER), and an MBA in Agribusiness (ESALQ–USP). Currently pursuing a PhD in Controllership, Finance & Management Technology (Mackenzie), reinforcing the ability to bridge academic insight with practical leadership. This solid foundation in economics, accounting, and finance supports strategic decision-making in complex environments. Expertise across all main areas of Finance, Human Resources, and Procurement, with a strong focus on being a trusted Business Partner. Experience includes leading strategic projects such as M&As and divestitures, always preserving company value while addressing statutory and fiduciary requirements. Passionate about creating and leading high-performance teams, transforming organizations to deliver strong results, and driving sustainable impact for both society and shareholders. Committed to advancing the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda. Focused on enabling and fostering a culture of Process, Data, and Technology through strong Change Management practices, prioritizing the Digital Agenda to catalyze sustainable organizational transformation.
Career Timeline
- CHS Inc.CurrentApr 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Financial Officer, South AmericaCurrentApr 2024–Present
- Jul 2023–2024· 6 mos
- CHRO, CPO & CCO (Controls)Aug 2023–2024
- Global Senior Financial ControllerJul 2023–Aug 2023
- Nov 2020–Jun 2023· 2 yrs 7 mos
- Diretor CargillPrevNov 2020–Jun 2023
- Jun 2020–Jun 2023· 3 yrs
- Diretor da Fundação CargillJun 2020–Jun 2023
- Mar 2018–Jun 2023· 5 yrs 3 mos
- LATAM Regional Controller, Accounting & Finance, Vice PresidentJun 2020–Jun 2023
- Brazil Accounting & Finance, DirectorMar 2018–Jun 2020
- Apr 2015–Feb 2018· 2 yrs 10 mos
- Controllership Director, BrazilApr 2015–Feb 2018
- 2011–Apr 2015· 4 yrs 3 mos
- Country Controller, BrazilSep 2014–Apr 2015
- Internal Controls Manager, Latin AmericaFeb 2012–Aug 2014
- LATAM Technical Accounting Manager2011–2012
- Aug 2001–Dec 2010· 9 yrs 4 mos
- Manager, AuditJun 2009–Dec 2010
- Senior Auditor - International AssignmentSep 2007–May 2009
- Audit SeniorAug 2004–Aug 2007
- Audit AssistantAug 2001–Jul 2004
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (in progress)
Finance, Controlling and Technology Management
Universidade Presbiteriana MackenzieMaster of Science - MSc, Stricto Sensu
Business Administration
Insper Instituto de Ensino e PesquisaMaster of Business Administration - MBA, Latu Sensu
Agribusiness
Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz"Bachelor
Accounting Sciences
Universidade PaulistaBachelor
Economics Sciences
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie