Michael Klein: podcast appearances and interviews

Michael Klein, born in 1951, is a Brazilian business executive currently serving as the Vice President of Communications and Strategic Development at the Institute for Security and Technology. He is known for his leadership within the retail sector, notably holding the position of CEO at Casas Bahia, a well-known Brazilian chain of department stores. Klein has also served as chairman of Via Varejo, the parent company of Casas Bahia, Cnova Brazil, and Ponto Frio. His family has a longstanding connection to the retail industry; his father, Samuel Klein, founded Casas Bahia in 1952, and since June 2019, the Klein family has maintained a controlling stake in Via Varejo. Klein's business activities and leadership roles have positioned him as a prominent figure in the Brazilian retail landscape. In 2015, Forbes listed him among the wealthiest individuals in the world, with a personal net worth of 1.3 billion dollars.