The president of Caixa Econômica Federal, Pedro Guimarães, formalized the request to resign from his position. In an official statement sent to President Jair Bolsonaro, Guimarães denied the allegations of sexual harassment made by employees of the institution and pleaded not guilty.
Shortly after the publication of the communiqué, the Diário Oficial da União published the exoneration at the request of Pedro Guimarães and the appointment of Daniella Marques Consentino as the new president of Caixa. Special Secretary for Productivity and Competitiveness at the Ministry of Economy, Consentino has been part of the government since January 2019 and was special advisor to Minister Paulo Guedes until the beginning of the year.
“In my role as Caixa’s president, I have always been committed to combating all forms of harassment, repelling any and all forms of violence, in any of its possible configurations. The reported accusations are not true! I repeat: the accusations are not true and do not reflect my professional or personal attitude. I am absolutely certain that these accusations will not be supported by undergoing a technical and impartial evaluation”, wrote Guimarães, who also published the letter on the social network Instagram.
Ahead of Caixa since the beginning of 2019, Guimarães requested his resignation after a news site published accusations from Caixa employees. The Federal Public Ministry is already investigating the case. On Thursday morning, the 29th, he even participated in an event with employees of the state bank, defended himself and said that his management balanced the institution’s accounts.
In the official statement, Guimarães stressed that Caixa Econômica Federal received certifications as places of respect for women. He mentioned the bank’s certification in the 6th edition of the Pro-Equity of Gender and Race Program, of the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights.
The outgoing president also mentioned the seal of Best Company to Work for in 2021 – Great Place To Work, won by the institution in 2021 by an international consultancy specializing in monitoring work environments.
Letter of resignation that the president of Caixa Econômica Federal to President Jair Bolsonaro
“To the Brazilian population and, in particular, to CAIXA employees and customers:
From an avalanche of news and misinformation, my wife, my two children, my 18-year marriage and I have been hit with several accusations made before even a modicum of defense can be put forward. It is a cruel, unfair, unequal situation that will be corrected at the right time with the force of truth.
The existence of a confidential investigation was initiated at the Federal Public Ministry, with the aim of investigating complaints of cases of sexual harassment, in which I would supposedly be investigated. Faced with the content of the personal, serious accusations that directly affect my image, in addition to that of my family, I come to the public to express my opinion.
Over the last few years, since the assumption of the Presidency of CAIXA, I have dedicated myself to the development of a management work that strives for the guarantee of gender equality, having as one of its main pillars the recognition of the relevance of female leadership in all company levels, seeking to develop respectful relationships in the work environment and through meritocracy.
As a direct result, in addition to the many awards received, CAIXA was certified in the 6th edition of the Pro-Equity of Gender and Race Program, from the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights (MMFDH), in addition to having received the seal of Best Company to Work for in 2021 – Great Place To Work®, for demanding from its agents and employees, at all levels, the observance of the pillars of Credibility, Respect, Impartiality and Pride.
These are just some of the important achievements made in this work, always guided by the vision of respect, equality, regularity and meritocracy, seeking to offer the best result for Brazilian society in all our activities.
In acting as President of CAIXA, I have always been committed to combating all forms of harassment, repelling any and all forms of violence, in any of its possible configurations. Professional advancement always stems, in my view, from ability and merit, and never as any possibility of exchanging favors or payment for any advantage that may be offered.
The reported accusations are not true! I repeat: the accusations are not true and do not reflect my professional or personal attitude. I am absolutely certain that these accusations will not be supported when undergoing a technical and impartial evaluation.
However, I cannot harm the institution or the government by being a target for political rancor in an election year. If it was the purpose of collaborating that made me accept the honorable challenge of presiding over CAIXA with absolute integrity, it is with the same purpose of collaboration that I have to step aside at this moment so as not to weaken the collection of achievements that do not belong to me personally, belong to the entire team that valiantly belongs to CAIXA and also to the support of all the hours I have always received from the President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro.
I join my family in defending myself from the perversities launched against me, with the peaceful hearts of those who do not fear what they have not done. Finally, I record my confidence that the truth will prevail.
Pedro Guimarães
