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Denise Seiler is a seasoned finance executive with over 30 years of experience in technology and executive search firms, giving her a dual perspective as both an industry insider and consultant. Through hands-on leadership and keen business acumen, she has led major turnaround initiatives and ERP integrations, built high-performing teams, and delivered measurable operational and financial gains.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in technology, executive search, and recruitment, including C-suite and other executive roles in multinational organizations
- Highly skilled in team development and leadership, coaching and mentoring, human capital management, business analysis, operational effectiveness, and process improvement
- Comprehensive finance background, spanning accounting, financial planning & analysis, strategic financial management, treasury, administrative, and budgeting & forecasting
- Experience leading major initiatives such as corporate turnarounds, ERP and BI system integrations
- Native Portuguese, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Career Coach and Mentor at Xmart Coaching and Freelance Career Advisor
- General Manager at Soul 8, a Brazilian Wellness program for luxury segment
- Chief Financial Officer at Accountfy, a SaaS provider specializing in financial planning and management solutions; led legal, compliance, people management, and finance functions
- Director of Finance and Administration (CFO equivalent) at Iron Studios Group, a collectibles and pop‑culture merchandise company
- Founder, Owner and General Manager of Beetools, an edtech franchise
- Executive Finance Director (Group CFO equivalent) & Founding Partner at an executive search firm providing leadership and human capital solutions
- Executive Finance Director (CFO equivalent) at a leading global specialist recruitment firm; launched operations in Brazil and introduced ERP and BI systems
- Controller at Comverse Technology (Amdocs)
- Director of Financial Operations at tech consulting firm Orange Business Services (formerly Equant / Global One); promoted from Director of Finance and Administration; other roles included Director of Finance, Customer Service & Network (LATAM), and FP&A Manager
- Started career in accounting at Rohm and Haas Company (Dow Chemical), São Paulo
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- International Executive MBA from Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA/USP)
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (EAESP/FGV)
- Professional education through FIA (Fundação Instituto de Administração / UC Berkeley Extension), Harvard Business School Online, Silicon Valley Institute (University of California, Berkeley), IBGC (Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa, São Paulo), Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN), and Rocket Mentoring School (São Paulo)
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