Aline Lima, from CloudWalk, is the first representative of the payments industry in the board of Acrefi

One of the most relevant entities in the financial market, the National Association of Credit, Financing and Investment Institutions, the Acrefi, will have for the first time in history a chair in the board occupied by someone from the middle of payments sector. Aline Lima's, responsible for the Compliance area in CloudWalk, shall be part of the board chaired by Tadeu Silva, who has led the association for the past two years, and will be at the forefront of management in the 2026-2028 biennium. 

The arrival of Aline to the board of directors Acrefi reinforces the importance of expanding the diversity of voices within the association, especially with the inclusion of professionals working in the health sector means of payment ''one of the most dynamic and innovative segments of the financial market.

“It is an honor to be on the board of directors of Acrefi at such a relevant moment for the sector.The presence of a representative of means of payment contributes to broaden the dialogue between different business models and accelerate the construction of an increasingly modern, inclusive and innovative regulatory environment”, says Aline Lima. 

Founded in 1958, the Acrefi it represents financial institutions that work in the granting of credit and financing for consumption and production in Brazil. The entity has an active role in the dialogue with regulators, in the formulation of public policies and in the promotion of good practices for the sustainable development of credit in the country.

The executive also highlights the role of institutional collaboration:“I believe that the exchange between traditional institutions and financial technology companies is essential to strengthen the system as a whole, promoting more efficiency, competitiveness and access for consumers and entrepreneurs”

For the re-elected president of Acrefi, Tadeu Silva, “The performance of Aline Lima strengthens the plurality of perspectives, especially by bringing the vision of a digital native company, which places Artificial Intelligence as a fundamental part of all processes.In addition, advancing female representation in leadership positions is fundamental to build a sector with more equity”, she says.

Aline will work alongside other directors, who will act collectively, in the next two years, for the development of the credit market in the country.“I want to collaborate to strengthen bridges between innovation and regulation, expanding dialogue and helping to build solutions that drive a more accessible, efficient and prepared financial system for future challenges”, concludes Aline.