Leila Pereira

Leila Mejdalani Pereira (born November 11, 1964) is a Brazilian businesswoman, lawyer, journalist and sports director. She became known for presiding over the financial company Crefisa and for her activities at association football club, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, of which she has been president since 2021.

At Palmeiras, Leila became the club's sponsor through Crefisa and Faculdade das Américas (FAM). The partnership began in 2015, and Leila became an advisor to the club, becoming president.

Since the beginning of the partnership with Crefisa, Palmeiras has achieved important achievements, including two Copa Libertadores da América titles. The club also managed to win three more Campeonato Brasileiro titles.

In 2022, Forbes listed Leila Pereira as the fifth richest woman in Brazil. Provided by Wikipedia