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Daniela Costa

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Diretora Executiva Jurídica America Latina Sul at White Martins
📍 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Daniela Costa is the Executive Legal Director for South Latin America at White Martins, where she manages a team of 35 across seven countries. An alumna of PUC Minas, her expertise spans compliance, M&A, and ESG. Colleagues describe her as a creative, thoughtful, and practical leader with a strategic vision.

Daniela is a self-described enthusiast for change and innovation, particularly within the legal profession. She is passionate about being an ally for urgent social causes, championing diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. She places immense value on her team, viewing them as essential to any success.

After more than a decade away, Daniela returned to White Martins, bringing a more mature professional and personal perspective to her leadership role.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Diretora Executiva Jurídica America Latina Sul
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Priorities

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ESG & D&I
She was the ESG and D&I lead at Lubrizol and has stated her desire to be an "ally" for social responsibility, diversity, and inclusion causes at White Martins.
Legal Innovation
She is an enthusiast for change and believes conventional law has given way to innovation, aiming to promote this mindset within her legal department.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Diretora Executiva Jurídica America Latina Sul
White Martins
3-2018 - 6-2024
Diretora Jurídica - América Latina
The Lubrizol Corporation
1-2013 - 3-2018
Gerente Juridico -America Latina
The Lubrizol Corporation
3-2007 - 12-2012
Gerente Juridico
White Martins
6-2001 - 3-2007
Advogada
White Martins
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Education
Bacharelado em Direito
PUC Minas
Pós Graduação
Centro de Atualização em Direito (CAD/MG)
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