Early Life
Ana Maria Marcondes Penido Sant'Anna was born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1956. She is the daughter of Pelerson Soares Penido, a pioneer in the engineering field in Brazil. Her father played a key role in the construction of Brasilia, Brazil's capital. Ana Maria's educational background includes a degree in business administration from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie.
Rise to Success
Ana Maria's career is closely tied to the toll road industry. Her father founded CCR (Companhia de Concessões Rodoviárias), which became one of Latin America's largest infrastructure concession companies. After her father's death in 2012, she and her sister, Rosa Evangelina, inherited a significant share of CCR, which solidified her position as a major shareholder. She is currently a board member of CCR, and her work contributes to the operation of toll roads across Brazil.
Key Business Strategies
Ana Maria's business strategies have been centered on the management and growth of CCR. CCR operates approximately 3,000 kilometers of toll roads in Brazil. The company has also expanded its operations to include urban mobility projects. The family's shareholding in CCR is substantial, with Ana Maria holding a larger portion than her sister.
Philanthropy
Ana Maria is a member of the board of ITACI, the Child Cancer Treatment Institute.