b/luz appoints Fernando Bousso as new CEO
b/luz has announced a change in its executive leadership. Effective July 1, 2026, Fernando Bousso (pictured left) will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, while Luis Felipe Baptista Luz (pictured right) will transition to Chairman of the Board.
The transition will take place over the coming months, with completion expected in July. According to the firm, the process has been carefully structured to ensure operational continuity and strategic alignment throughout the transition.
This succession marks a new chapter for b/luz, which has been led by Luis Felipe for more than two decades. The change also reflects an advancement in the firm’s governance structure.
With a well-established track record within the firm, Fernando Bousso steps into the role with responsibility for leading operations and guiding the next phase of growth.
According to the firm, the transition does not change its operating model or client relationships, maintaining a focus on technical excellence, close client engagement, and a strategic approach.
The new structure reinforces b/luz’s positioning as an organization driven by governance and long-term planning, in a context of increasing regulatory complexity and business transformation.