Ana Esteves

CEO

Paris, Île-de-France, France16 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led multi-billion EUR M&A transactions successfully.
  • Expert in cross-border investments and corporate finance.
  • Transformational leader in digital and operational strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in Financial Services and Technology sectors with expertise in M&A and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions (m&a)FinanceProject ManagementInvestmentsNegotiation

Other Skills

AccountingBudgetingBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementComplianceCorporate FinanceDigital TransformationFinancial PlanningFinancial ReportingInternal AuditInternal ControlsLegal AdviceOperations ManagementProcurement

About

As a senior executive, I have successfully driven strategic initiatives and managed teams in multicultural environments of global and matrix organizations across Latin America, the US, APAC, and Europe. My experience, education, and passion for excellence make me an ideal candidate for any organization that values expertise, leadership, team building and dedication to achieving success with passion. I hold Brazilian and Portuguese citizenship and I currently reside in Paris. Key expertise: business development, open innovation, corporate finance, M&A, investments, corporate legal, commercial and contract management, international business law, cross border transactions, investor relations, risk management, compliance, internal controls, internal audit, financial planning, budgeting, valuation, business analysis and operations management (with an emphasis on Supply and Contracts). Key Sectors: Financial Services, Technology, Manufacturing and Life Sciences. Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) (Brazil, 2009), masters in management from Dom Cabral Foundation (Brazil, 2011) and from Harvard University (USA, 2015), and Master of Law, International Business Law with a specialism in Banking and Finance at Queen Mary University of London (France-UK, 2023).

Experience

Thales

Head of Transformation

Oct 2025Present · 5 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · Hybrid

Capgemini invent

Sr. Director l M&A, PMI & Carve-Out Leader

Dec 2024Oct 2025 · 10 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · Hybrid

  • I lead DealBridge, Capgemini Invent’s premium offering for Deal Making in M&A, Joint-Ventures, New Ventures and Divestitures.
  • We help clients bridge strategy and execution across the full deal lifecycle — from investment and carve-out strategy, transaction advisory and planning, to PMI and integration delivery — by aligning leadership, realizing synergies, and enabling scalable, tech-powered transformation. Our modular and cross-border-ready approach ensures measurable value from Day 1 to long-term success.
  • >> GROUP HSBC: Program Director for the Separation of Assurance Vie (France). Transaction of aprox. 1 bi EUR in 10 months + TSA. Program set-up, separation blueprint and roadmap, detailed planning, execution orchestration & steering of 16 workstreams, change management, and coordination Seller-Buyer-Target.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)FinanceDigital TransformationLegal AdviceProcurement

Capgemini

4 roles

Transformation, Finance and Legal Director - Global Talent Deployment

Promoted

Jul 2023Dec 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Digital transformation of the Global Workforce Management group function (Skills Supply Management, Demand Management, and Resource Management).
  • To support profitable growth: design of operating model and processes and joint deployment of the new solution leveraging New Normal and AI integrated with HR, Finance, and Procurement tools. Leader covering the transformation roll-out for +130K employees in +30 countries (Financial Services, Business Services, and India Global Delivery Center), and main partner relationship. Expert support in Finance and Legal, covering program budget, and aspects such as cross-border, transfer pricing, data protection, and export control.

Business Ventures Director - Capgemini Ventures

Apr 2020Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Transactions Structuring & Execution, Portfolio Management, and Startup Collaboration.
  • Project Leader opening the gate to innovation and growth: qualification, deal structuring, due-diligence and execution of minority equity investments in startups, VCs and JVs as part of business collaboration. Post-launch shareholder representation to secure favorable exit. Set-up of global and local startup collaboration framework and health-check financial analysis of startups.
  • Ventures is an enabler for Capgemini Business Development to join forces with our clients and partners to bring disruptive combined value propositions to market. The qualification, approval and monitoring process of Ventures are orchestrated with Capgemini Group CEO, CFO and GC.
InvestmentsNegotiation

Spend Management and Global Head of Contracts for Group IT

Jul 2018Apr 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Reengineering of Procurement Process and Contract Life-Cycle Management for internal IT Group Function globally.
  • For performance management and competitiveness: diagnosis of processes, operating model definition of a new department, reorganization and coordination with the team, Procurement and Finance functions, and other internal clients for implementation and change management. SW, HW and Telco vendor management of Tier I and II partners, contractual renegotiations and terminations, and interim CFO with responsibilities including 2020 Budget (300M EUR) and investments prioritization in HW, SW and TELCO.
NegotiationAccountingFinancial Reporting

Sr. Manager - LatAm Strategic Finance, M&A and Investor Relations

Aug 2014Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • 3Y Plan transformation, Capital Structure, M&A and Investor Relations for LatAm SBU.
  • CEO and CFO Advisory on strategic finance. Project leader of transversal transformation projects: expansion to new segments, exit of sectors, performance management, financing and capital structure to support growth and stability, and M&A transactions. Focus on corporate risk management, including internal audit, compliance and contingencies monitoring. For Brazil, additional responsibility on Investor Relations managing Governance Portal, and assisting Board and Shareholders Meetings.
InvestmentsNegotiationAccountingFinancial Reporting

Geociclo biotecnologia s/a

Strategic Finance and Contract Management

Mar 2013Aug 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Chief of Staff to the CEO, Restructuring and Private Placement.
  • Advisory for industrial expansion: strategic planning with the Board, definition and implementation of integrated management, feasibility studies and investment plans, PE due-diligence and capital raising, and contract management of industrial expansion.

Vale

Senior Financial Analyst

Oct 2011Mar 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos · Belo Horizonte/MG

  • Financial performance management of the CAPEX Projects.
  • Definition of Budget, Forecast and Actuals processes and trainings to secure routine and assertiveness for a project portfolio of 7bi USD. Contract management best practices and spot checks. Valuation of CAPEX Projects and support on reports and presentations for the COMEX.

Companhia siderúrgica nacional

Financial Analyst - Junior Manager Program

Mar 2011Oct 2011 · 7 mos · Congonhas/MG

  • Financial performance management of two Pelletizing Plants (6.5 Mtpy each) and two Magnetic Concentration Projects - CAPEX of US$ 3 bi.

Seae/mf

Intern - General Coordination for Health Economics

Jun 2008Jul 2008 · 1 mo

Biominas brasil

Business Development

Jan 2008Mar 2011 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Life Sciences Programs for Startups.
  • Preparation of feasibility studies and business plans for national and international startups. Monitoring of portfolio of companies as part of business incubation and VC activity. Advice for Industry Studies and Special Programs for Sanofi, Roche et Novozymes.

Cedeplar ufmg

Junior Researcher

Jan 2007Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Education

Harvard University

Strategic Management

Jan 2014Jan 2015

Queen Mary University of London

Master of Laws - LLM — International Law and Legal Studies

Sep 2021Aug 2023

Les Fontaines

Connect & Drive — Executive Education

Jan 2017Jan 2017

Fundação Dom Cabral

Postgraduate Degree — Management & Finance

Jan 2010Jan 2011

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Bachelor — Economics

Jan 2006Jan 2009

Colégio Santo Antônio

Jan 1996Jan 2004

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