Luana Botelho

Luana Botelho

Luana leads strategy and operations at BNC Tax & Accounting, keeping the firm focused on the work that matters most. She sits at the intersection of strategy, data, and day-to-day operations, with a particular interest in understanding why decisions are made and how they play out in practice.

Her experience spans a range of industries and organizational contexts, including education, large-scale event management, investment management, and global technology companies. Across these roles, she has worked at the center of complex systems, coordinating across stakeholders and turning direction into structured, workable processes.

At the firm, she focuses on aligning people, priorities, and workload; maintaining data integrity across systems; and leading data analysis and forecasting. She works closely with teams to ensure decisions are operationally sound, financially grounded, and well-considered.

Known for asking thoughtful questions early, she brings clarity and structure to complex initiatives. Her approach is grounded in partnership and curiosity, helping others think clearly, build confidence in their decisions, and work in a sustainable way.

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