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BRAZIL · EUROPE · INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Connecting businesses, institutions and opportunities.

HE International Business brings the right stakeholders together, turning experience, relationships and market knowledge into strategic partnerships and new business opportunities.

Hanno Erwes, CEO of HE International Business, at an international business event.
THE COMPANY

Executive experience creating connections that deliver value.

HE International Business identifies and develops opportunities that require strategic vision, institutional credibility and an ability to engage key stakeholders. Its work combines a deep understanding of business and government environments with an extensive network in Brazil and abroad.
 

More than recommending a path forward, we take part in building opportunities
— from identifying the right partners to institutional engagement and ongoing support for each initiative.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Where experience and engagement make a difference.

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Business development and facilitation

dentification of opportunities, potential clients, investors and strategic partners.

02

National and international partnerships

Connecting businesses and institutions in Brazil, Europe and other markets.

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Boards and governance

Participation in Boards of Directors, Advisory Boards and strategic committees.

04

Delegations and missions

Planning, coordination and support for business, government and institutional agendas.

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Institutional relations

Building dialogue with authorities, business organizations, associations and senior leaders.

THE COMPANY

A career built across business, government and institutions.

CEO · HE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Executive with more than four decades of professional experience. Throughout his career, he has led teams, strengthened bilateral relations and headed missions, delegations and internationalization projects across multiple sectors.
 

For 25 years, he served at the Brazil-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Rio de Janeiro (AHK Rio), including 20 years as Executive Director. AHK Rio is part of the worldwide network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad, coordinated by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), the umbrella organisation of Germany’s 79 Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
 

With 150 offices in 93 countries and recognised as a model unrivalled among industrialised countries, the AHK network combines local market knowledge, German standards and direct access to companies, governments and institutions. This career consolidated his expertise in building bilateral relations, supporting business internationalisation and leading business missions and delegations.

Governance

Board member certified by IBGC (Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance).

Education

Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management · FGV.

Languages

Portuguese, German, and English.

Distinction

In 2026, he was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in recognition of his contribution to strengthening economic, business and institutional relations between Brazil and Germany.

CONTACT

Let’s discuss new opportunities.

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