Banco do Nordeste Confirms Paulo Câmara’s Exit as Finance Chief Wanger Rocha Becomes Interim President

Overview

• The bank formalized Paulo Câmara’s departure on October 21, 2025 and named Wanger Antônio de Alencar Rocha interim president while he continues as finance and credit director.
• A Fato Relevante detailed board changes, including Ana Teresa Barbosa de Carvalho for administration, Antônio Jorge Pontes Guimarães Júnior for third-party assets, José Aldemir Freire for planning, and Leonardo Victor Dantas Cruz for control and risk.
• Raimundo Vandir Farias Júnior was appointed director of businesses for 2025–2027 to replace Luiz Abel Amorim de Andrade, with swearing-in expected within 30 days.
• Coverage reports that a possible return of Câmara in January 2026 remains an open question subject to a decision by President Lula.
• Câmara cites stronger performance during his tenure, saying resources rose from about R$40 billion to near R$70 billion and disbursements drew closer to contracted levels, as career staff voice concern about renewed political pressure despite his claim of more robust governance.