Globo’s Manuel Belmar Named IBEF-Rio’s 2025 Executive of the Year

Overview

• Belmar received the O Equilibrista 2025 trophy in Rio de Janeiro on October 22.
• He oversees Digital Products, Finance, Legal, and Infrastructure at Globo and became CFO following the integration of company operations.
• Since 2024 he has led Globoplay, the g1, ge, and gshow portals, Globo.com, Cartola, Receitas, international business, and Globo Filmes.
• In his remarks, he highlighted collaboration, innovation, and corporate responsibility, noting that AI is already used across operations with human oversight.
• IBEF-Rio leaders praised his team’s role in a complex financial reorganization that underpins Globoplay’s consolidation and preparation for DTV+ during Globo’s centennial year.