Embraer (ERJ) appoints Felipe Santana as new Executive VP Financial & Investor Relations
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Embraer S.A. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Mr. Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations, effective April 13, 2026. He is currently the Company’s Global Director of Treasury.
Mr. Santana has 18 years of experience at Embraer, with leadership roles in financial operations, treasury, insurance, customer finance, shared services, and risk management, plus broad exposure to capital markets and investor relations. Embraer states that this appointment ensures continuity in financial management, does not change its strategy, operations, or financial commitments, and supports execution of its business plan focused on sustainable growth.
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Key Figures
Tenure at Embraer: 18 years
Effective date of appointment: April 13, 2026
Material fact date: April 10, 2026
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Tenure at Embraer
18 years
Experience of Felipe Santana at Embraer
Effective date of appointment
April 13, 2026
Start date as Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations
Material fact date
April 10, 2026
Date of company communication in São José dos Campos
Signature date
April 9, 2026
Date the report was signed on behalf of Embraer
Key Terms
Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations, Board of Directors, capital markets, liability management, +1 more
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Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations financial
"elected Mr. Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations"
Board of Directors financial
"its Board of Directors has elected Mr. Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima"
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
capital markets financial
"with exposure to capital markets, liability management, relationships with investors"
Capital markets are places where people and organizations buy and sell long-term investments like stocks and bonds. They help connect those who need money to grow or fund projects with investors looking to earn returns over time. For investors, capital markets are important because they offer opportunities to invest, save, and grow their wealth through a variety of financial assets.
liability management financial
"with exposure to capital markets, liability management, relationships with investors"
Liability management is a company’s plan for handling its debts and obligations—such as refinancing, repaying, or reshaping payment terms—to reduce cost and risk. Like reorganizing household bills or refinancing a mortgage to lower monthly payments, it matters to investors because it affects a firm’s cash flow, creditworthiness and the likelihood of meeting obligations, which in turn can influence stock and bond values.
risk management financial
"aircraft financing, and risk management, in addition to extensive experience leading teams"
Risk management is the ongoing process of identifying potential events or conditions that could reduce an investment’s value, measuring how likely and how severe those losses could be, and putting controls in place to limit harm—like spreading money across different assets, setting loss limits, or buying insurance. For investors it matters because it turns uncertainty into a manageable plan, helping preserve capital and steady returns much like a seatbelt or a spare tire reduces the downside of unexpected problems.
FAQ
What did Embraer (ERJ) announce in this Form 6-K?
Embraer announced the election of Mr. Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations, effective April 13, 2026. The company highlights continuity in financial management and confirms no change to its strategy, operations, or financial commitments from this leadership transition.
Who is Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima at Embraer (ERJ)?
Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima was elected Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations, effective April 13, 2026. He previously served as Global Director of Treasury and has 18 years at Embraer, leading areas such as financial operations, treasury, insurance, customer finance, and shared services.
How much experience does Embraer’s new finance head have at the company?
Embraer’s new Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations, Felipe Santana, has 18 years of experience at the company. His background spans corporate finance, treasury, capital markets, liability management, investor and bank relationships, aircraft financing, risk management, and leading teams focused on financial discipline and capital allocation.
Does the new Embraer (ERJ) appointment change its strategy or operations?
Embraer states that appointing Felipe Santana as Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations does not affect its strategy, operations, or financial commitments. The company emphasizes continuity in financial management and reaffirms confidence in its position and execution of a business plan focused on sustainable growth.
What responsibilities has Embraer’s new Executive Vice President handled previously?
Before his appointment, Felipe Santana served as Global Director of Treasury at Embraer. He handled financial operations, treasury, insurance, customer finance, and shared services, and developed expertise in corporate finance, capital markets, liability management, investor relations, aircraft financing, risk management, and team leadership.
