In a letter, Pedro Guimarães makes his resignation official

The president of Caixa Econômica Federal, Pedro Guimarães, made his resignation official this Wednesday (29). Guimarães has been in office since the beginning of the government of President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) in 2019.

The request was made by letter and follows allegations of sexual harassment that Guimarães allegedly committed with bank employees. Guimarães’ resignation was published in an extra edition of the Official Gazette (DOU), published on Wednesday night (29).

Guimarães also served as Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Elo, Caixa Seguridade, Caixa Cartão and Caixa Asset.

Check out the full letter:

“To the Brazilian population and, in particular, to CAIXA employees and customers: From an avalanche of news and misinformation, my wife, my two children, my 18-year marriage and I were hit by several accusations made before can offer a minimum of defense arguments. It is a cruel, unfair, unequal situation that will be corrected at the right time with the force of truth.

The existence of a confidential investigation was initiated at the Federal Public Ministry, with the aim of investigating complaints of cases of sexual harassment, in which I would supposedly be investigated. Faced with the content of the personal, serious accusations that directly affect my image, in addition to that of my family, I come to the public to express my opinion.

Over the last few years, since the assumption of the Presidency of CAIXA, I have dedicated myself to the development of a management work that strives for the guarantee of gender equality, having as one of its main pillars the recognition of the relevance of female leadership in all company levels, seeking to develop respectful relationships in the work environment and through meritocracy.

As a direct result, in addition to the many awards received, CAIXA was certified in the 6th edition of the Pro-Equity of Gender and Race Program, from the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights (MMFDH), in addition to having received the seal of Best Company to Work for in 2021 – Great Place To Work, for demanding from its agents and employees, at all levels, the observance of the pillars of Credibility, Respect, Impartiality and Pride.

These are just some of the important achievements made in this work, always guided by the vision of respect, equality, regularity and meritocracy, seeking to offer the best result for Brazilian society in all our activities. In acting as President of CAIXA, I have always been committed to combating all forms of harassment, repelling any and all forms of violence, in any of its possible configurations.

Professional advancement always stems, in my view, from ability and merit, and never as any possibility of exchanging favors or payment for any advantage that may be offered.

The reported accusations are not true! I repeat: the accusations are not true and do not reflect my professional or personal attitude. I am absolutely certain that these accusations will not be supported when undergoing a technical and impartial evaluation.

However, I cannot harm the institution or the government by being a target for political rancor in an election year. If it was the purpose of collaborating that made me accept the honorable challenge of presiding over CAIXA with absolute integrity, it is with the same purpose of collaboration that I have to step aside at this moment so as not to weaken the collection of achievements that do not belong to me personally, belong to the entire team that valiantly belongs to CAIXA and also to the support of all the hours I have always received from the President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro.

I join my family in defending myself against the wickedness hurled at me, with the peaceful hearts of those who do not fear what they have not done. Finally, I register my confidence that the truth will prevail.

Pedro Guimaraes”

harassment complaints

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) opened a procedure to investigate the conduct of the president of Caixa Econômica Federal, Pedro Guimarães, who was denounced by bank employees for sexual harassment.

MPF sources reported that the procedure runs under judicial secrecy and is in the hearing phase of witnesses and potential victims.

The investigation was revealed by the portal “Metrópoles”, this Tuesday (28), and confirmed by the CNN . Sought by the bank’s press office, the president of Caixa did not comment on the subject.