Apex Group appoints Catâneo
30 January 2026 Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay
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Apex Group has announced the appointment of Mauricio Catâneo as Regional Head, Latin America.
Catâneo brings more than 35 years of experience in senior leadership roles spanning corporate services, technology, and financial services.
He most recently served as managing director and country head, Brazil, at TMF Group, and has previously held CEO, chief operating officer, chief revenue officer, and chief financial officer positions at major multinationals including Unisys, Medial Saúde, Convergys IMG, T?Systems, EDS/DXC, PwC, and FCamara.
In this role, Catâneo will lead Apex Group’s LatAm business, with responsibility for growth, client delivery, and operational excellence across operations in Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay.
Maxwell Johnston, chief business officer at Apex Group, comments: “Mauricio’s leadership experience and deep understanding of the LatAm market make him an exceptional addition to our business at a critical moment.
“His appointment strengthens our regional operating model and supports our long?term growth strategy in Latin America.”
Catâneo adds: “I’m pleased to join Apex Group as it continues to expand its presence and capabilities across Latin America. I look forward to working with our teams and clients to deliver high?quality service and help them navigate an evolving operational and regulatory landscape.”
This leadership change supports Apex Group’s focus on enhancing governance, strengthening client service across Latin America, and accelerating investment in technology, infrastructure and talent throughout the region.
Catâneo brings more than 35 years of experience in senior leadership roles spanning corporate services, technology, and financial services.
He most recently served as managing director and country head, Brazil, at TMF Group, and has previously held CEO, chief operating officer, chief revenue officer, and chief financial officer positions at major multinationals including Unisys, Medial Saúde, Convergys IMG, T?Systems, EDS/DXC, PwC, and FCamara.
In this role, Catâneo will lead Apex Group’s LatAm business, with responsibility for growth, client delivery, and operational excellence across operations in Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay.
Maxwell Johnston, chief business officer at Apex Group, comments: “Mauricio’s leadership experience and deep understanding of the LatAm market make him an exceptional addition to our business at a critical moment.
“His appointment strengthens our regional operating model and supports our long?term growth strategy in Latin America.”
Catâneo adds: “I’m pleased to join Apex Group as it continues to expand its presence and capabilities across Latin America. I look forward to working with our teams and clients to deliver high?quality service and help them navigate an evolving operational and regulatory landscape.”
This leadership change supports Apex Group’s focus on enhancing governance, strengthening client service across Latin America, and accelerating investment in technology, infrastructure and talent throughout the region.
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