Background as a lawyer. Former: Director, Renner Bank and Member of the company's Board; Vice-President, Rede Record, the second largest broadcast television in Brazil; led the repositioning of the company until 2009, when the station registered its highest growth since its creation in the 1950s. Currently, Minister of Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil. President, Brazilian Republican Party (PRB), currently on leave to carry out duties as Minister. Professor of Criminal Law, Institute of Public Law, Brasília. Numerous publications in criminal law. Founding Member, Community of Portuguese-Speaking Jurists. Member, Special Committee on Business Law, Brazilian Bar Association. Expertise: criminal law.