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Walter Schalka

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Membro do conselho at Suzano
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

As President of Suzano, Walter Schalka is a prominent leader in the global pulp and paper industry, recognized for driving significant growth and spearheading the merger with Fibria. Educated at ITA and Harvard, he champions a strategy rooted in sustainability and innovation, positioning Suzano as a key player in the bioeconomy.

Walter is a vocal advocate for corporate responsibility in tackling global challenges like the climate crisis and social inequality. He was honored as the 2023 "Person of the Year" by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce for his influential leadership and commitment to ESG principles, particularly in environmental and social development.

He frequently refers to Suzano as a "nearly 100-year-old startup" to emphasize its culture of continuous innovation and adaptation.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Membro do conselho
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Sustainable Innovation
He coined the term "innovability" and opened an R&D hub in Shanghai to develop renewable, bio-based solutions that can replace plastics and other petroleum products.
Climate Action
He joined global CEOs in urging the G20 to take collective action on climate change and is a strong advocate for a regulated global carbon market.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Membro do conselho
Suzano
7-2024 - 7-2024
Membro do conselho
Suzano S/A - Vibra Energia S/A
1-2013 - 7-2024
Presidente
Suzano
5-2005 - 11-2012
CEO
Votorantim Cimentos
10-1991 - 4-2005
Presidente
Grupo Dixie Toga
In the press

Media appearances

Suzano CEO, Walter Schalka Named Six-Time Winner of Latin American CEO of the Year. Featured in PR Newswire
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Walter Schalka steps down from Suzano Presidency. Featured in Tissue World Magazine
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Education
Advanced Management Program
Harvard University
1991 - 1991
Program for Executive Development
IMD
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