São Leopoldo Mandic College (SLMandic), a national leader in the field of health among the country’s private higher education institutions, announces the arrival of Guilherme Kato as the institution’s CTO and Director of IT. With a degree in Computer Science from PUC-SP (Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo) and an Executive MBA from Insper, Kato has over 21 years of experience in the technology sector and has held positions at companies such as dr.consulta, where he served in the same role for five years, as well as at Pluxee, Dasa, and Walmart, working on digital transformation and disruption projects in the new economy across various areas, including Products, Engineering, Architecture, Data, Infrastructure, and Operations.

At São Leopoldo Mandic, Guilherme will be responsible for all aspects of technology and will help advance the institution’s strategy with a focus on digitization, artificial intelligence, analytics, and information security. “It is an honor to be part of one of the most prestigious colleges in the country. I come with the mission to learn a great deal about the education sector and to contribute the knowledge and expertise I have acquired over 22 years in the IT field across various industries. Mandic, already a leader in innovation, quality, and inclusivity, aligns perfectly with my management style and personal goals. I’m very excited about this new challenge!” he says.

About São Leopoldo Mandic

Ranked, for 14 consecutive years, as one of the top ten institutions of higher education in the country according to the Ministry of Education’s (MEC) General Course Index (IGC), São Leopoldo Mandic College boasts a faculty composed of professors with doctoral degrees and extensive scientific publications, all graduates of the top educational institutions in Brazil and abroad. Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, fully-fledged dental clinics, and practical training settings at affiliated hospitals and Basic Health Units, the institution offers students hands-on experience in the Dentistry and Medicine programs starting in the first year, as well as research activities and community service opportunities. It features realistic simulation labs, modern diagnostic and training resources, and an innovation hub, all of which support undergraduate and graduate programs. It also runs outreach projects such as the “Barco da Saúde” (Health Boat), which brings medical and dental care to underserved communities. Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic has nine other campuses throughout Brazil and one in Portugal, which offer graduate programs, as well as two additional undergraduate medical schools in the cities of Araras, São Paulo, and Limeira, São Paulo. Channels: slmandic.edu.br; facebook.com/saoleopoldomandic; instagram.com/saoleopoldomandic/.

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