# Denis Ferreira

> Denis Marcel Ferreira is the CEO and a board member of Alares Internet, a Brazilian broadband operator controlled by Grain Management. A computer science graduate with management qualifications from FGV and SDA Bocconi, he previously held leadership roles at TIM Brasil, Vivo, GVT and Claro. His public work at Alares centres on integrating acquired providers, expanding the network and corporate-services business, and growing with financial discipline.

- **Role:** CEO at Alares Internet
- **Organizations:** Alares Internet, TIM Brasil, Vivo, GVT, Claro, Accenture, Gemini Consulting, Siemens Telecommunications, Associação NEO
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, University of São Paulo, São Carlos campus, Specialisation in Business Administration (CEAG), FGV, São Paulo School of Business Administration, MBA, SDA Bocconi School of Management
- **Known for:** Led the Alares business through the unification of regional brands and operating systems., Oversaw expansion through acquisitions including Webby and Azza., Serves as CEO and a full member of the Alares board of directors.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Began his career in management consulting at Accenture, Gemini Consulting and Siemens Telecommunications.
- **—** — Held leadership positions at Vivo, GVT and Claro.
- **Before 2022** — Led Residential Solutions at TIM Brasil, including TIM Live.
- **2022-01** — Became CEO of the business now known as Alares, according to its 2025 prospectus.
- **2022-11** — Led the company as Grupo Conexão adopted the Alares brand.
- **2023** — Led Alares through the acquisition of Webby and continuing operational integration.
- **2024** — Alares completed its Azza acquisition and Ferreira described people, systems, processes, products and brand as integration priorities.

## Achievements

- Led the Alares business through the unification of regional brands and operating systems.
- Oversaw expansion through acquisitions including Webby and Azza.
- Serves as CEO and a full member of the Alares board of directors.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Published an opinion article describing four operating priorities: financial discipline, customer trust, technological infrastructure and organisational culture.
- **2026-05** — Alares announced the IPNET brand transition after operational integration, with Ferreira reaffirming its acquisition and organic-growth strategy.
- **2026-08** — Second-quarter 2026 reporting recorded R$252.5 million in net revenue and more than 817,000 customers. The signed Oquei Telecom purchase remained subject to approvals and contractual conditions in that report.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisferreira/

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Last updated: 2026-10-16