Mr. Jon F. Toscano, the CEO of Trivella Investimentos was appointed to the board of the Brazilian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (ABVCAP) for the term 2008-10. Mr. Toscano’s goal in the Board is to enhance the connection between the Brazilian VC and PE Association and global players in this industry. Being educated at the Yale School of Management with an MBA in Finance and being a US Citizen, Mr. Toscano has deep connections with the US and has developed an extensive network in the US investment community.