5 FEBRUARY2026W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL Editor's NoteGetting to know Women Leaders & the Origins of their GreatnessAchieving greatness is life often begins with a small step. One's achievements are never theirs alone. Every journey towards success is powered by numerous people, who knowingly or unknowingly leave a big impression on our lives.Every leadership journey also begins with a single step. For some the inspiration stems from their parents, some are influenced by the hardships they might have faced in life. In order to understand one's true self, it is critical to understand where they come from. In order to understand leaders and their journeys better, we indulged in deep conversations with them. These women leaders who are part of the Brazilian legal industry, take us through their life journeys and share deep insights on leadership, life and more. Onne of the featured leaders is Rafaella Di Palermo Perez. Fintech legal leader with over a decade of experience driving regulatory strategy, Rafaella currently serves as Head of Legal for LAC & Canada at Remitly with vision and strategy. She is known to partner closely with business and product teams to turn regulatory complexity into scalable growth. Drawing inspiration from her grandmother and her personal stories about survival. These stories inculcated the values of perseverance and prudence in HER. Overtime this inner world translated into a practical ambition: to build security and resilience in environments that can feel uncertain and law became the avenue to achieve it. We also hear fromAline de Almada Messias, Legal and Compliance Director, Hospital Sírio-Libanês. With over three decades of experience, including twenty years in C-level roles, Aline is recognized for her leadership in legal strategy, governance, compliance, and ethical transformation. She comes from a family of lawyers, and her greatest inspiration is her father, who was her mentor, guide, and role model. His dedication, integrity, and humanity shaped both my values and my leadership. Another heartfelt conversation features Kezia Karina Gomes de Miranda serves as the Chief Legal Officer at BDM Group (a Brazilian digital bank), a place where the worlds of digital finance, new technologies and regulatory strategy intermingle. She grew up in an environment that valued responsibility, discipline, and intellectual curiosity, which inspired her interest in how systems and institutions shape society. Encouraged by her family to pursue education and independence, I gained the confidence to follow a career requiring analytical depth and purpose. Read on to know more about these leaders and their journeys in the Brazilian business landscape. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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