Wanderley Mariz
About Wanderley Mariz
Wanderley Mariz serves as the Vice President of Government and Stakeholder Relations for Latin America and the Caribbean at Canopy Growth Corporation. He has extensive experience in government affairs, currently holding the position of Director of Government Affairs at Amcham Brasil since 2016.
Work at Canopy Growth
Wanderley Mariz serves as the Vice President of Government and Stakeholder Relations for Latin America and the Caribbean at Canopy Growth Corporation. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the region. In this role, he focuses on building relationships with government entities and stakeholders to advance Canopy Growth's interests in the cannabis industry.
Current Role at Amcham-Brasil
Since 2016, Wanderley Mariz has been the Director of Government Affairs at Amcham-Brasil, based in São Paulo. In this capacity, he has been responsible for advocating on behalf of the business community, engaging with policymakers, and promoting dialogue between the private sector and government. His work has been pivotal in addressing regulatory issues affecting businesses in Brazil.
Education and Expertise
Wanderley Mariz holds a Bachelor's degree from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the same institution in 2011. Additionally, he attended the Graduate School of Political Management in 2018, enhancing his expertise in political affairs and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Experience at Câmara dos Deputados
Before his current roles, Wanderley Mariz worked at Câmara dos Deputados as Head of Staff from 1999 to 2001. In this position, he managed operations and supported legislative processes, gaining valuable experience in government relations and public policy.