Guest Speaker: Selma Oliveria, Chief Culture Officer, Fogo De Chao Inc.

Selma Oliveira has served as our Chief Culture Officer since 2019 where she ensures our Brazilian culture remains central to every aspect of our global business.  She actively recruits the best talent in her home country of Brazil and abroad to help source the leaders of tomorrow for international expansion. Prior to her current role, she held the positions of Chief Operating Officer for 13 years, in addition to Director of Operations and General Manager. She previously worked for the Marriott Corporation from 1986 to 1998 holding several managerial positions. Selma holds a degree in education from the Mackenzie Institute in São Paulo, Brazil.

Selma is often referred to as the “Matriarch of Fogo” and has an extraordinary ability to help people foster their dreams and navigate uncharted territory – from entry level employees to her fellow executives. In 2019, Selma won the HR Hero Award in the category of “Outstanding Membership”. She was also named a finalist for “Female Executive of the Year” by the 2018 Stevie Awards for Women in Business.