Silene Chiconini
Partner & CMO
About
With over 30 years of experience in corporate affairs, sustainability, and strategic communication in both multinational and national companies, I am a passionate and committed leader, driving reputation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable impact across various sectors. Throughout my career, I have held executive positions in global organizations such as Volkswagen, BNP Paribas, Monsanto, Mars, Votorantim, Wal-Mart, and DuPont. In these roles, I led comprehensive strategies in corporate reputation, risk and crisis management, sustainability, institutional relations, government affairs, internal and external communication, and brand positioning. I am honored to have served as a judge for the Jatobá Public Relations Award for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024) and to have been recognized as a finalist for the TOP Mega Brasil 2024 in the categories of Communication Leaders, TOP 10 Executives in Brazil, and TOP 5 Executives in the Southeast — recognition that reflects the consistent and dedicated work I have carried out throughout my career. As a leader, I value teamwork, integrity, positive energy, creativity, and humility—principles that guide my daily decisions and drive sustainable results. I am committed to continuous learning, having completed executive training in sustainability, corporate governance, and business leadership at renowned institutions such as EADA Business School, University of Cambridge, Saint Paul Business School, Fundação Getulio Vargas, and PUC Campinas. Additionally, I am fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, with proficiency in French, and hold dual citizenship (Brazil and Spain), enhancing my ability to work in multicultural environments.
Brazil
São Paulo
Public Relations & Communications
Corporate Affairs, Relações governamentais, Sustentabilidade, Comunicação Estratégica, Mentoria Executiva, Liderança estratégica, Gestão de Reputação, Gestão de crises, Posicionamento de Marca, Engajamento de Stakeholders, Relações institucionais, Comunicação interna, Comunicação Externa, Desenvolvimento de Lideranças, Desenvolvimento de Talentos C-level, Relações com a imprensa, Gestão de projetos, Parcerias estratégicas, Análise de cenários, Gestão de Equipes Multiculturais
Experience

Partner & CMO
LUPA Estratégia e Performance
São Paulo, Brasil

Fundadora
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
- Coaching executivo de carreira - Preparação de entrevistas - Consultoria de Comunicação - Consultoria de Eventos - Capacitação em comunicação para executivos - Preparação para entrevistas

South America Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director
São Paulo, Brazil
• Developed the special project for the celebration of VW Brazil's 70th anniversary; responsible for corporate reputation management, including risk and crisis management. • Led external communication efforts, including press trips, spokesperson development, and strengthening relationships with the media. • In internal communication, coordinated internal engagement strategies and created communication channels for the CEO, provided communication training, and managed internal publications. • Transformed the way the company interacts with its key stakeholders, enhancing its reputation. • Created and implemented the brand communication strategy, as well as VW's Values and Beliefs. • Responsible for press actions when VW was awarded the “Company that Best Communicates with Journalists” prize.

Director of Marketing, Communications & Philanthropy Latam, and Member of the Executive Board
São Paulo, Brazil
• Development and management of corporate positioning strategy • Development of internal and external communication strategy • Management of social media and internet plans • Organization of internal and external events • Responsible for cultural sponsorships

South America Communication & Sutainability Senior Manager
• Responsible for repositioning the brand in Brazil with different stakeholders. • Developed relationship strategies with critical stakeholders for the business. • Planned and executed sustainability and community engagement actions with the team and partners. • Created social investment and corporate reputation projects. • Led crisis management and media relations in the agribusiness sector. • Managed internal communication channels and social media plans. • Organized internal and external events for various stakeholders. • Managed and sought opportunities for company spokespersons in external forums.

Corporate Affairs Director
Campinas Area, Brazil
• Positioned the Government Relations department within the business environment, generating competitive advantages. • Led sector negotiations through relevant associations, building networks of interest. • Developed internal communication tools in Brazil, improving efficiency. • Led a task force that secured government incentives for the new pet food factory in Paraná. • Maximized the return on investment for the new factory through sustainable relationships with stakeholders.

General Manager of Corporate Communications and CSR
• Restructured the communication department, aligning it with global operations in Brazil, Peru, USA, Canada, and China. • Led the communication strategy during the acquisition of Milpo, the largest mining company in Peru. • Organized a webcast for all units, enabling the CEO to announce the new direction in real-time. • Created a digital communication channel in the factories, connecting all units and reducing communication costs by 40%. • Managed 30 people during major transitions, covering different geographic areas and cultures, with staff in China, Peru, USA, and Brazil. • Developed a monthly video conference for reporting results, optimizing the CEO’s time and allowing direct interaction with leaders.

Communication Director
São Paulo, Brazil
• Developed partnerships and centralized services with a select group of suppliers, reducing our costs due to the volume of projects and activities, leading to a 20% reduction in the company's communication costs. • Organized a meeting between the CEO of the Americas, Mike Duke, who later became the global CEO of Wal-Mart, and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, aiming to announce the expansion and investment in the Brazilian headquarters. • Created a crisis management system with procedures and templates for all potential brand issues, in addition to training the board and company leadership.

Public Affairs Manager Brazil & Southern Cone
• Analyzed all company issues and designed a department to meet the communication volume and demand in Brazil and South America. • Established an internal public relations agency (applying the DMAIC methodology from Six Sigma). • With the implemented changes, achieved a reduction of $150k in communication expenses in 2006. • Structured and presented communication projects at international internal communication forums. Brazil became a focus and example of creative and successful communication within the company globally.
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