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5 unusual facts about Roberto Civita


Roberto Civita

In 1982 Civita became president of the Grupo Abril, which had become one of the largest publishers in Brazil.

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Searching for capitalization, in May 2006 Civita sold 30% of the Editora Abril to the South Africa's media conglomerate Naspers.

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In addition, with his participation, Abril launched several major magazine titles for specific markets, such as Quatro Rodas (automotive), Claudia and Manequim (for women), Exame (business), Realidade, and Superinteressante (Science & Culture).

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He helped its expansion and development as Grupo Abril, becoming one of the largest publishing companies in Brazil.

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They moved again to Brazil in 1949, where his father Victor Civita founded Editora Abril, a publishing house.



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