Monday, April 29, 2024

Person of the Year in New York celebrates businessman Alexandre Birman CEO & CCO AREZZO &CO



On May 15th, one of the most anticipated events by the international business, financial and diplomatic community will take place in New York. Person of the Year, promoted by the NY Chamber of Commerce, is a prestigious gala that was founded in 1970 for Brazilcham members.

 

In this special edition, the event will be held at The Glasshouse at 660 12th Avenue, New York, on Wednesday, May 15th. More than 1,000 leaders from the international business, financial and diplomatic communities will gather in New York City to pay tribute to the honorees.

 

Brazilian businessman Alexandre Birman, CEO & CCO of Arezzo&Co, and American Wes Edens, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Fortress Investment Group, will be honored in this edition. In addition to recognizing professional excellence and significant contributions to the business world, the event will also honor NGOs and Associations: “Partners in education”, “Amigos da Poli” and “Motriz”.

 

It is a unique opportunity to celebrate and recognize the talent and hard work of individuals who make a difference in their respective fields. Person of the Year is an event that inspires and promotes excellence in all sectors, contributing to the strengthening of international relations and global economic growth.

 

ABOUT ALEXANDRE BIRMAN

 

Alexandre Birman is CEO and CCO of Arezzo&Co, which leads the largest fashion brand in Brazil, including Arezzo, Schutz, Anacapri, Alexandre Birman, Alme, Reserva, Carol Bassi, Vans, Oficina Reserva, Reserva Go, Simples, Reversa, Reserva INK , Reserva Mini, BAW Clothing, TROC, Vicenza, Paris Texas and the ZZMALL market.

 

The businessman led the launch of the ZZMALL digital platform; the creation of the APP ZZ; and the formation of ZZ Ventures, the group's corporate venture capital. In consolidating growth, he led the Reserva merger in 2020; the creation of AR&CO, the company's lifestyle division; and the 2023 acquisition of Italian brand Paris Texas. Also in 2023, Arezzo&Co launched Arezzo in the United States, significantly strengthening its growth and international presence.

 

Born in Belo Horizonte (MG), Alexandre Birman graduated in Business Administration from FUMEC University. He participated in the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School and, since 2013, has been a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). He has received national and international awards as a designer and business executive.

 

Birman's selection recognizes his commitment to producing high-quality, sustainable products and experiences on a global platform and his prominent and influential role in strengthening Arezzo&Co's international growth, factors that coincide with the values promoted by the Chamber.

 

Photo: Personal collection

 

Source: Brazilchamber

 

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