Walfrido Silvino dos Mares Guia Neto
Founder at COGNA EDUCAÇÃO S.A.
Net worth: 16 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Walfrido Silvino dos Mares Guia Neto is the founder of Cogna Educação SA, which was founded in 1966.
He is currently a Director at BIOMM SA since 2013 and at Saber Serviços Educacionais SA. In his former positions, he was the Chairman of SOMOS Educação SA and the Council of Education Secretaries.
He also served as a Director at Biobras SA. Additionally, he held the position of Tourism Minister in the Government of Brazil from 2003 to 2007.
From 1991 to 1995, he was the Secretary-Education at the State of Minas Gerais.
Mr. dos Mares Guia Neto completed his undergraduate degree at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in 1966 and another undergraduate degree at FUMEC University in 1973.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BIOMM SA
6.26% | 2022-11-29 | 7,935,668 ( 6.26% ) | 16 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Walfrido Silvino dos Mares Guia Neto active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COGNA EDUCAÇÃO S.A. | Founder | 1966-04-10 |
| BIOMM S.A. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-15 |
Saber Serviços Educacionais SA
 Saber Serviços Educacionais SA Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Part of Cogna Educação SA, Saber Serviços Educacionais SA provides educational services. The private company is based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The Brazilian company was founded in 2000. The CEO is Mário Ghio. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Walfrido Silvino dos Mares Guia Neto
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Biobras SA
 Biobras SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Novo Nordisk A/S, Biobras SA is a Brazilian company that manufactures diabetes products. The private company is based in Montes Claros, Brazil. The company was founded by Guilherme Caldas Emrich. Biobras was acquired by Novo Nordisk A/S on November 19, 2002 for $15.70 million. | Director/Board Member | 2000-12-31 |
| State of Minas Gerais | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1994-12-31 |
| Government of Brazil | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| SOMOS EDUCACAO SA | Chairman | - |
| Council of Education Secretaries | Chairman | - |
Training of Walfrido Silvino dos Mares Guia Neto
| Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais | Undergraduate Degree |
| FUMEC University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| BIOMM S.A. | Health Technology |
| COGNA EDUCAÇÃO S.A. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 6 |
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| Government of Brazil | Government |
| State of Minas Gerais | Government |
Biobras SA
Biobras SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Novo Nordisk A/S, Biobras SA is a Brazilian company that manufactures diabetes products. The private company is based in Montes Claros, Brazil. The company was founded by Guilherme Caldas Emrich. Biobras was acquired by Novo Nordisk A/S on November 19, 2002 for $15.70 million. | Health Technology |
SOMOS Educação SA
 SOMOS Educação SA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SOMOS Educação SA engages in the edit, market, and distribution of teaching books, educational materials, and workbooks. It operates through the following segments: Educational Solutions for Basic Education, Educational Solutions for Technical and Higher Education, Schools and Preparatory Courses and Languages, and Others. The Educational Solutions for Basic Education segment engages in editorial activities and education systems. The Educational Solutions for Technical and Higher Education segment provides solutions for technical courses. The Schools and Preparatory Courses and Languages segment comprises of preschool, primary school, and secondary school courses, and preparatory courses for university entrance exams. The Others segment deals with transactions among the subsidiaries and the holding's expenses. The company was founded on May 4, 1998 and is headquartered at Sao Paulo, Brazil. | Commercial Services |
Saber Serviços Educacionais SA
Saber Serviços Educacionais SA Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Part of Cogna Educação SA, Saber Serviços Educacionais SA provides educational services. The private company is based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The Brazilian company was founded in 2000. The CEO is Mário Ghio. | Consumer Services |
| Council of Education Secretaries |
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