MONTEVIDEO - dLocal (NASDAQ:DLO), a prominent cross-border payment platform, announced today the appointment of Dr. Verónica Raffo as an independent member of its Board of Directors. Dr. Raffo will also serve on the company's Audit Committee, effective immediately.
Dr. Raffo is recognized for her extensive experience in corporate governance, having served as a partner at Ferrere, a leading legal firm in Uruguay. She brings over 25 years of experience advising clients on corporate issues, dispute negotiation, compliance audits, and corporate governance. Her appointment is in line with dLocal's commitment to uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
Pedro Arnt, CEO of dLocal, commented on the appointment, expressing confidence that Dr. Raffo's expertise in corporate governance will significantly contribute to the company's growth and success. Dr. Raffo herself shared her enthusiasm for the role, emphasizing the company's dedication to transparency and accountability as key factors that will further strengthen its performance.
Dr. Raffo's professional background includes a notable focus on entrepreneurship and gender issues. She has earned recognition as Uruguay's most highly reputed woman business leader since 2019, according to the Corporate Reputation Business Monitor (MERCO). She is also an authority in leadership roles within the Young Presidents Organization and the Uruguayan Women Entrepreneurs Organization.
With her legal education from Universidad de la República, Uruguay, and additional training in American and International Law from The Center for American and International Law in the United States, Dr. Raffo's expertise is expected to enhance dLocal's governance framework. Her role on the Audit Committee will involve overseeing financial reporting processes, internal controls, and risk management practices.
This announcement is based on a press release statement.
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