Run by journalists Cláudia Vassallo and Tiago Lethbridge, NOVA PR connects companies and organizations with their key stakeholders through press relations strategies, digital communication campaigns, and proprietary content production.

Our History

NOVA PR was born from the merger of its founders’ journalistic experience and the strategic vision of those with deep knowledge of the Brazilian business ecosystem. From the beginning, the purpose was clear: to transform communication into a lever of value. This journalistic DNA, combined with disciplined execution and a close connection with our clients, has shaped our firm’s identity and underpinned its growth over the years.

NOVA PR was present at some of the most important corporate communication moments in Brazil. He has attended major M&A transactions, IPOs, investments, and high-profile crises, while focusing on building trust and credibility. Working in highly complex scenarios has firmly established our position as a strategic partner for leading companies in the finance, education, technology, healthcare, energy, consumer goods, and infrastructure industries. This helped us to support startups and scale-ups at crucial moments.

With a long-term vision and a senior multidisciplinary team, NOVA PR is constantly evolving to respond to the challenges of contemporary communication. Today, it brings together expertise in public relations, digital marketing, proprietary content, and ESG, connecting companies with key opinion leaders and expanding their presence across digital channels. More than just providing services, it builds long-lasting relationships that support reputations, anticipate risks, and pave the way for new dialogues.

Cláudia Vassallo

Founding Partner

Served as editor-in-chief of Exame and publisher of the print, digital, and events platforms of Exame, Exame PME, Info, Você S/A, and Você RH at Editora Abril. Recipient of numerous awards, including the Ayrton Senna Prize, the Abril Journalism Award, the Mulher Imprensa Trophy, and the Caboré Award. In 2006, was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Tiago Lethbridge

Founding Partner

Holds a degree in Journalism from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and is a founding partner of NOVA PR. Built his journalism career at Exame magazine, where he worked for 14 years as reporter, editor, executive editor, New York correspondent, and editor-in-chief. Winner of the Abril Journalism Award six times.

Victor Zockun

CFO
Executive with a career in Finance, Administration, and Procurement. Has worked at Promon Engenharia, Editora Abril, and FTD Educação. Holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (USP) and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV). Based in New York, led the structuring and launch of the U.S. operations of a Brazilian company.

Bruno Galo

Account Director

Journalist with a specialization in technology and business. Worked at O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper and Istoé Dinheiro magazine. For over 10 years, has led teams responsible for the communication strategies of publicly traded companies, unicorns, and startups.

Lucimara Nunes

Account Director
A Unesp graduate with a 27-year career. Worked in newsrooms and specialized in corporate communications. Coordinated Ambev’s institutional communications team and provided consulting services to major corporations in the food and beverage, retail, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and education sectors.

Marilia Paiotti

Account Director

Holds degrees in Economics from the University of São Paulo (USP) and in Journalism from the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC), and a postgraduate degree from ESPM. Specialist in finance and capital markets, with experience managing accounts for banks, investment funds, and publicly traded companies. Managed communications for Banco Real and Santander, and worked as a reporter for Bloomberg TV and SBT.

Paula Pereira

Account Director
Specialist in finance and capital markets, with over 18 years of experience in communications. Has worked in sectors such as fintech, investment banking, brokerage, private equity, SMEs, and infrastructure. Holds a degree in Journalism from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS), a certification in Investor Relations from Saint Paul School of Business, and an MBA in Economic and Financial Information from B3/UBS.

Roberta Paduan

Account Director
Journalist and author with over 20 years of experience covering business, economics, and politics for outlets such as Exame and Veja magazines. Winner of the Jabuti Prize for Reporting and Documentary for her book Petrobras – A Story of Pride and Shame (2017). Coordinated Magalu’s communications at NOVA PR and currently manages the Nestlé account.

Vilma Balint

Account Director

Professional with 20 years of experience in corporate communications. Holds a degree in Journalism from Fundação Cásper Líbero, with specializations in Communications from ESPM and in Sociopsychology from the Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política (FESPSP). Extensive experience in crisis management and prevention, as well as expertise in developing communication plans and strategies for diverse audiences.

Larissa Spinelli

Digital Director

Holds a degree in Journalism and a postgraduate degree in Communication and Digital Media. Experienced in digital content, internal communications, public relations, and marketing. Joined NOVA in July 2022 to lead the digital department.

Patricia Hargreaves

Content Director

Journalist and writer. Worked for Ricardo Boechat’s column at O Globo and for Caras magazine as a reporter and New York correspondent. During 14 years at Editora Abril, served as bureau chief, editor-in-chief, and publisher for multi-platform brands across children’s, youth, celebrity, and branded content segments. Holds a degree in Digital Marketing from Columbia Business School.

Roseli de Almeida

Creative Director
Specialist in multimedia projects. Holds a degree in Journalism from PUC-Campinas and a postgraduate degree in Design. Completed specializations in Business Strategy and Management at FIA and in Data Visualization and Infographics with Alberto Cairo from the University of Miami’s School of Communication. Spent 28 years at Grupo Exame (Editora Abril), where she worked as editor and director in the art and video production division.