
Cassio Souza
Director, Market and Client Relations
Cassio is an experienced professional with over fifteen years in sustainability strategy, impact investing, ESG policies, and academia. As Director, Market and Client Relations, Cassio leads Verra’s engagement and relationship management functions, assisting clients on their journey to implementing Verra’s programs, connecting them with initiatives, developing relevant content for their needs, and linking demand trends to Verra’s operations.
Before joining Verra, Cassio worked in several sustainability standard-setting organizations, focusing on developing standard requirements and market engagement strategies for rainforest conservation, regenerative agriculture, and net-positive certified commodities. His work brought together industries, governments, and civil society organizations, enabling sustainable community livelihoods, forest conservation initiatives, and a better world for future generations.
Cassio holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration (UFLA – Brazil) with several published articles and an MBA in agribusiness (FGV – Brazil). Cassio is a passionate football (or soccer) fan and enjoys traveling, cooking, and learning languages.