"2016 will be a year as (or more) challenging than this," said Marco Stefanini

The businessman Marco Stefanini, founder and CEO of Stefanini, a Brazilian multinational in the IT services sector, is realistic. Watching the movement of the economy, government decisions to create or extend taxes to sectors such as services in Information Technology and shows unsatisfied with the direction of the country. Despite the obstacles, the company should end 2015 with growth of 11%. This number refers to the total revenue in reais, which should reach R $ 2.6 billion. Europe was the region that contributed most to the growth of Stefanini, with about 20% of business generated.

With operations in 37 countries and more than 20,000 employees, Stefanini is the fifth most internationalized Brazilian company, according to the ranking of the Dom Cabral Foundation in 2015. According to the CEO, internationalization is one of the most important pillars to achieve growth targets. Of company revenues, 40% is exported. "The international presence is a key differentiator for Stefanini," explains the entrepreneur who this year opened an office in Ontario, Canada, and one in Singapore.

The revenue forecast in 2016 it does not pass. "Honestly, I do not know. It will be a challenging year and variation of currency, "he explains. Challenges, however, can be opportunities and it gives a clue: the acquisitions will be part of the strategic growth plan of your company in the global market next year. It remains to be seen.