Jamil João Junior
About Jamil João Junior
Jamil João Junior serves as the Global FP&A Director & Supply Chain Finance at Stepan Company in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since 2022. He possesses extensive experience in finance and management, having held various leadership roles in notable companies across Brazil and the United States.
Work at Stepan Company
Jamil João Junior currently serves as the Global FP&A Director & Supply Chain Finance at Stepan Company, a role he has held since 2022. He is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Prior to this position, he worked at Stepan Company as the Mercosul Commercial & Business Director from 2017 to 2022 and as the Mercosul Finance Director from 2013 to 2017, both roles based in São Paulo, Brazil. His extensive experience within the company reflects his deep understanding of financial planning and analysis in a global context.
Education and Expertise
Jamil João Junior has a strong educational background in business and finance. He completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Economic and Financial Executive Management at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) from 2011 to 2013. He also participated in the International Leadership Development Program at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, completed in 2002, and has studied Accounting Fundamentals at Universidade de São Paulo.
Professional Background
Jamil João Junior has over two decades of experience in finance and accounting across various industries. Before his tenure at Stepan Company, he worked at PepsiCo as a Controllership/Accounting Manager from 2008 to 2010. He also held the position of Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at Grupo TV1 from 2010 to 2013. His earlier career included a role as a Senior Auditor at EY from 2001 to 2006 and as Assistant Controller for Latin America at GE Healthcare from 2006 to 2008.
Certifications and Additional Studies
Jamil João Junior has pursued additional professional development through various certifications. He studied International Accounting Analysis and IFRS at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in London from 2004 to 2005. This further education complements his extensive practical experience in finance and accounting, enhancing his expertise in international financial standards.