TEAM OVERVIEW

Maria Tereza UMBELINO DE SOUZA, Global ADVISOR

CEO & Founder | Environmental Economist | Sustainability Strategist

Specializing in Environmental Assets and Sustainable Credit Systems (UCS)


Professional Summary


Core Competencies

. Environmental Assets: Development of ESG-focused financial instruments and biodiversity credits.

. Strategic Leadership: Executive management of multidisciplinary teams in sustainability and tech.

. Economic Analysis: Expert in regional development and sustainable agricultural supply chains.

. Consultancy: Extensive experience in business diagnostics and small business growth strategies.



Professional Experience

CEO & Founder | BMV Global (Brasil Mata Viva)

2007 – Present

. Created and implemented the BMV Standard, a methodology for quantifying environmental preservation.

. Leading the commercialization of UCS (Sustainability Credit Units) for global corporations.

. Establishing partnerships between landowners and the financial sector to promote "Green Finance."



Senior Consultant | Imei Consultoria

2000 – Present

. Managing strategic planning and economic feasibility studies for private enterprises.



Accredited Consultant | SEBRAE

Previous Tenure

. Provided specialized training and consulting for micro and small enterprises (MPEs) in Goiás, Brazil.



Education

. Specialization in Micro and Small Business Administration - Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), 1999.

. Bachelor of Science in Economics - Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás (PUC-GO), 1996.



Key Achievements

. Featured speaker at major environmental and fintech forums regarding the Biodiversity Economy.

. Developed a scalable model for the Remuneration of Environmental Services (PSA) in the Amazon and Cerrado regions.