On October 31, 2023, Ricardo Alban succeeded Robson Braga as the new CNI president, set to serve until 2027. The Brazilian CNI (Confederação Nacional da Indústria) is a major industry association that represents the manufacturing sector and aims to influence public policy in Brazil. In his inaugural speech, Alban emphasized the need for a competitive […]
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