Vice President of Communications and Strategic Development, Institute for Security and Technology
Michael Klein
Vice President of Communications and Strategic Development | Institute for Security and Technology
About Michael
Michael Klein, born in 1951, is a Brazilian business executive currently serving as the Vice President of Communications and Strategic Development at the Institute for Security and Technology. He is known for his leadership within the retail sector, notably holding the position of CEO at Casas Bahia, a well-known Brazilian chain of department stores. Klein has also served as chairman of Via Varejo, the parent company of Casas Bahia, Cnova Brazil, and Ponto Frio. His family has a longstanding connection to the retail industry; his father, Samuel Klein, founded Casas Bahia in 1952, and since June 2019, the Klein family has maintained a controlling stake in Via Varejo. Klein's business activities and leadership roles have positioned him as a prominent figure in the Brazilian retail landscape. In 2015, Forbes listed him among the wealthiest individuals in the world, with a personal net worth of 1.3 billion dollars.
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Latest interviews
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CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast
Episode 23 - Beyond the Hype: Rethinking AI as Just One Tool in the Toolbox with Dr. Michael Klein
Jun 1, 2026
The MarketMYSTR Show: Co Host and Short Term Rental Marketing That Actually Works
The MarketMYSTR Show - Episode 23: How Michael Klein's Real Estate Journey is Helpful for All of us!
May 21, 2026
Another Fucking Writing Podcast
Episode 96 - Michael Klein
Apr 13, 2026
The CoSN Podcast
AI & Cybersecurity — What District Leaders Need to Know
Mar 31, 2026
EconoFact Chats
The Economic Consequences of the Iran War
Mar 29, 2026
The CoSN Podcast
The CoSN Webinar Series: AI & Cybersecurity — What District Leaders Need to Know
Feb 3, 2026
Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience
Stewarding the Future of Insurance with Travelers EVP Michael Klein
Jan 29, 2026
Regular Nancy Drew
Episode 127- Nancy Drew (1995) 30th Anniversary Reunion
Jan 2, 2026
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The CoSN Podcast
2 episodes
Shows
2
EconoFact Chats
2 episodes
Shows
2
podcast - Suggested Donation
2 episodes
Shows
2
CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
The MarketMYSTR Show: Co Host and Short Term Rental Marketing That Actually Works
1 episode
Shows
1
Another Fucking Writing Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience
1 episode
Shows
1
Regular Nancy Drew
1 episode
Shows
1
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