Turning Growth Into Sustainable Shareholder Return

Turning Growth Into Sustainable Shareholder Return

Turning Growth Into Sustainable Shareholder Return

Turning Growth Into Sustainable Shareholder Return

In the Media

Selected media coverage, interviews and published articles on business transformation, profitability and value creation.

Valor Econômico

Warning signs of corporate distress go beyond high debt

Interview

October 6, 2026

I was interviewed by Valor on why warning signs of corporate distress go beyond high debt, and how pressure on margins, cash generation, liquidity, and interest coverage can reveal deeper financial vulnerabilities.

Valor Econômico

Warning signs of corporate distress go beyond high debt

Interview

October 6, 2026

I was interviewed by Valor on why warning signs of corporate distress go beyond high debt, and how pressure on margins, cash generation, liquidity, and interest coverage can reveal deeper financial vulnerabilities.

Valor Econômico

Warning signs of corporate distress go beyond high debt

Interview

October 6, 2026

I was interviewed by Valor on why warning signs of corporate distress go beyond high debt, and how pressure on margins, cash generation, liquidity, and interest coverage can reveal deeper financial vulnerabilities.

Valor logo

Why Companies are Struggling to Convert Revenue into Profit

Research Coverage

August 3, 2026

I was interviewed by Valor on why Brazilian listed companies are struggling to translate revenue growth into operating profit and shareholder returns.

Valor logo

Why Companies are Struggling to Convert Revenue into Profit

Research Coverage

August 3, 2026

I was interviewed by Valor on why Brazilian listed companies are struggling to translate revenue growth into operating profit and shareholder returns.

Valor logo

Why Companies are Struggling to Convert Revenue into Profit

Research Coverage

August 3, 2026

I was interviewed by Valor on why Brazilian listed companies are struggling to translate revenue growth into operating profit and shareholder returns.

Valor logo

Beyond Revenue Growth: Building a Margin and Cash Culture

Research Coverage

September 23, 2026

I was featured in EXAME Insight discussing why revenue growth alone does not create value — and why companies need to build a stronger culture of margin, cash and capital discipline.

Valor logo

Beyond Revenue Growth: Building a Margin and Cash Culture

Research Coverage

September 23, 2026

I was featured in EXAME Insight discussing why revenue growth alone does not create value — and why companies need to build a stronger culture of margin, cash and capital discipline.

Valor logo

Beyond Revenue Growth: Building a Margin and Cash Culture

Research Coverage

September 23, 2026

I was featured in EXAME Insight discussing why revenue growth alone does not create value — and why companies need to build a stronger culture of margin, cash and capital discipline.

Most Corporate Transformations Fail Before They Begin

Bylined Article

September 9, 2026

Transformation failure is often determined before execution starts, when leaders avoid the hard early decisions on scope, alignment, incentives, and the reason for change.

Most Corporate Transformations Fail Before They Begin

Bylined Article

September 9, 2026

Transformation failure is often determined before execution starts, when leaders avoid the hard early decisions on scope, alignment, incentives, and the reason for change.

Most Corporate Transformations Fail Before They Begin

Bylined Article

September 9, 2026

Transformation failure is often determined before execution starts, when leaders avoid the hard early decisions on scope, alignment, incentives, and the reason for change.

CFO Drive logo

Turning Strategy Into Execution

Bylined Article

August 28, 2026

The CFO's role extends beyond reporting: finance must translate strategy into operating decisions, ownership, incentives, capital allocation and cash discipline.

CFO Drive logo

Turning Strategy Into Execution

Bylined Article

August 28, 2026

The CFO's role extends beyond reporting: finance must translate strategy into operating decisions, ownership, incentives, capital allocation and cash discipline.

CFO Drive logo

Turning Strategy Into Execution

Bylined Article

August 28, 2026

The CFO's role extends beyond reporting: finance must translate strategy into operating decisions, ownership, incentives, capital allocation and cash discipline.

American Business Magazine logo

A Quiet Transformation Is a Failing Transformation

Bylined Article

August 26, 2026

A transformation can appear orderly even after employees have stopped believing in it. Credibility is rebuilt through fewer priorities, visible execution and clear recognition of the people doing the work.

American Business Magazine logo

A Quiet Transformation Is a Failing Transformation

Bylined Article

August 26, 2026

A transformation can appear orderly even after employees have stopped believing in it. Credibility is rebuilt through fewer priorities, visible execution and clear recognition of the people doing the work.

American Business Magazine logo

A Quiet Transformation Is a Failing Transformation

Bylined Article

August 26, 2026

A transformation can appear orderly even after employees have stopped believing in it. Credibility is rebuilt through fewer priorities, visible execution and clear recognition of the people doing the work.

Capital Allocation Discipline

Bylined Article

September 16, 2026

Capital allocation discipline is the cheapest performance lever available: treat every growth spend—marketing, tech, headcount—as an investment under one standard of scrutiny rather than letting opex roll forward by habit.

Capital Allocation Discipline

Bylined Article

September 16, 2026

Capital allocation discipline is the cheapest performance lever available: treat every growth spend—marketing, tech, headcount—as an investment under one standard of scrutiny rather than letting opex roll forward by habit.

Capital Allocation Discipline

Bylined Article

September 16, 2026

Capital allocation discipline is the cheapest performance lever available: treat every growth spend—marketing, tech, headcount—as an investment under one standard of scrutiny rather than letting opex roll forward by habit.

City Shift Finance logo

A Conversation with Luciano De Castro Carvalho

Interview

An executive conversation on scenario planning, forecasting, long-range planning, capital allocation and the operating KPIs that drive business transformation and turnaround performance.

City Shift Finance logo

A Conversation with Luciano De Castro Carvalho

Interview

An executive conversation on scenario planning, forecasting, long-range planning, capital allocation and the operating KPIs that drive business transformation and turnaround performance.

City Shift Finance logo

A Conversation with Luciano De Castro Carvalho

Interview

An executive conversation on scenario planning, forecasting, long-range planning, capital allocation and the operating KPIs that drive business transformation and turnaround performance.

Communication Intelligence

When the Great Hire Isn't the Best One

Featured Expert

July 2, 2026

Featured as an expert source on why boards should diagnose the company's real operating gap and stage of development before defining the executive profile they need.

Communication Intelligence

When the Great Hire Isn't the Best One

Featured Expert

July 2, 2026

Featured as an expert source on why boards should diagnose the company's real operating gap and stage of development before defining the executive profile they need.

Communication Intelligence

When the Great Hire Isn't the Best One

Featured Expert

July 2, 2026

Featured as an expert source on why boards should diagnose the company's real operating gap and stage of development before defining the executive profile they need.

For interviews, commentary or speaking requests, get in touch.

For interviews, commentary or speaking requests, get in touch.

© 2026 Luciano de Castro Carvalho. All rights reserved.

© 2026 Luciano de Castro Carvalho. All rights reserved.

© 2026 Luciano de Castro Carvalho. All rights reserved.