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Elis Martins

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Founder at Zefa Consulting
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Elis Martins is a Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Coach specializing in culture and transformation within the energy sector. She has a track record of building organizations and aligning business strategy with people at companies like Compass, Cosan, and Shell. She holds an MBA and a Coaching Certification from Columbia University.

Her personal interests include exploring U.S. national parks, finding inspiration in nature like the Sequoia trees, and reflecting on art and performance. She is also a devoted supporter of the Brazilian National Football Team, analyzing the players resilience and mindset beyond the game itself.

Unique fact: Elis believes that longevity, both in nature and in careers, is the ultimate expression of strength and requires an evolving identity.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Priorities

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Leadership Development
Her passion is shaping future leaders. She often writes about how a leader's experience can become a blind spot and the importance of evolving perspectives.
Organizational Culture
She views culture as the primary catalyst for sustainable performance and transformation, having built and reshaped cultures at major Brazilian energy companies.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Founder
Zefa Consulting
6-2023 - 4-2024
Board Member
Comgas
7-2022 - 3-2024
Board Member
Sulgás
3-2020 - 12-2024
Chief of Human Resources - Vice President of People and Culture
Compass Gás e Energia
2-2018 - 5-2019
Chief of Human Resources - Executive Director
Cosan
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Education
Coaching Certification
Teachers College, Columbia University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Fundação Dom Cabral
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