OAK
BROOK, Ill., July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Fabrício Oliveira, a distinguished businessman from
Catolé do Rocha, Paraiba, Brazil,
has been elected to serve as the next International President of
Lions Clubs International. Oliveira was elected to serve in the
esteemed position at the 106th Lions Clubs International Convention
held in Melbourne, Australia,
which took place from June 21 through June
25, 2024.
With a remarkable background in business administration,
including a Post-Graduate Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), and a Degree in Administration,
International President Fabrício brings a wealth of experience and
expertise to his new role.
"There are countless ways to make a difference in communities
all around the world and I am proud to belong to an organization
that reaches people in need everywhere," said Oliveira. "My hope
for this year serving as Lions International President is to
inspire many more service-minded volunteers to join our wonderful
organization."
A dedicated member of the Catolé do Rocha Lions Club since 1985,
International President Oliveira has held numerous leadership
positions within the association, from club president to
international director. His commitment to service and leadership
has been recognized with several awards, including the prestigious
Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor bestowed by the
association. The businessman has also received a Key Award for
helping induct thirty new Lions members, an Extension Certificate
for sponsoring five new Leo clubs, Global Vision Medal for his
SightFirst efforts and a Lions Clubs International Foundation
Helping Hands Award.
In addition to his contributions to Lions Clubs International,
International President Oliveira is actively involved in various
professional and community organizations. He has served as the
Secretary of Industry and Commerce of the State of Paraiba, as well
as in leadership roles in several companies and industry
associations.
"Each and every Lion and Leo brings a unique skillset and
contribution to Lions International," said Oliveira. "No matter
one's talents, interests or financial situation, there is always an
opportunity to make a difference as a Lion."
International President Fabrício is joined in his commitment to
service by his wife, Amariles, also a dedicated member of the
Catolé do Rocha Lions Club and a Melvin Jones Fellow. Together,
they have three children and a granddaughter.
As International President, Fabrício Oliveira will lead Lions
Clubs International in its mission to serve communities around the
world through humanitarian projects and service activities.
Additional Resources
- PHOTO:
https://www.lionsclubs.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/Oliveira_Fabricio_2024.jpg
- VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzl60R10oqs&feature=youtu.be
About Lions Clubs International
Lions International represents Lions Clubs International and
Lions Clubs International Foundation. Lions take on some of the
greatest challenges facing our communities and the world through
the service of 1.4 million members in 49,000 clubs and the
grant-funding support of our foundation. We improve health and
well-being, strengthen communities and support those in need,
locally and globally. At Lions International, we are serving a
world in need. Learn more about who we are and what we do at
lionsclubs.org.
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