Daniela Simão

Daniela Simão is a trusted Board Advisor, Non-Executive Director with 15+ years of experience transforming Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) from legal obligation into a lever for trust to attract investors and stakeholders.

She enables boards with strategies to:

– Unlock capital and investor trust (including ESG funding).
– Safeguard companies resilience in volatile markets.
– Enhance board effectiveness and decision-making.
– Foster inclusive, multi-generational leadership that creates long-term value.

Currently serving on the Board of the Central Bank, Daniela combines regulatory oversight, audit & risk committee leadership, and experience in national milestone projects with thought leadership across Africa and Latin America as mentor (women and 5+ years on Founder Institute global startup ecosystem).

Problems Daniela Solve for Startups Boards:

– Navigating Complex Regulatory & Governance Landscapes – Strategic advisor for practical frameworks to transform governance, risk and compliance into competitive advantage.
– Unlocking Capital Access & Shareholder Value – Strategic advisor GRC in IPOs, IMF safeguards, and ESG-driven capital flows.
– Strengthening Board Resilience & Effectiveness – Advise in board dynamics, risk oversight, and startup growth.
– Driving Inclusive Leadership & Diversity of Thought – Mentorship of emerging leaders ensures fresh perspectives and investor appeal.

Daniela seeks to Advise Startups that:

– View Governance, Risk and Compliance as a lever for investor trust and growth.
– Prioritize diverse leadership and innovation.
– Explore private equity strategies or prepare for capital markets.
– Operate in or expand into resilient and emerging markets.

Want to know how GRC can lever potencial investor trust? Please contact me for a call.

Its also an opportunity to learn fast while mentoring.