Luiz F. Costa Macambira
CEO, Publisher & Advisor

BIOGRAPHY
A Brief History of Iconic Publisher and Entrepreneur, Luiz F. Costa Macambira
In November 2018, Luiz F. Costa Macambira placed his name on the masthead of Forbes magazine (Monaco Edition) as «Proprietor» for the first time, marking the beginning of his publishing career. Since then, Forbes Monaco has become the best-known and most influential publication in the Principality of Monaco, cementing Costa Macambira’s place in the publishing world. From the beginning of his career, Costa Macambira was not one to shy away from risks; instead, he dove headfirst into uncharted waters. Prior to publishing, he had an eclectic career as a commodity trader. His entrepreneurial ventures bore him the nickname “King of Coffee” for nearly cornering Russia’s booming coffee market in the 1990s. Costa Macambira’s illustrious business past, tenacity, and entrepreneurship led him to successfully marry the two entities most synonymous with luxury: Forbes and the Principality of Monaco. In February 2023 he co-founded the “Monaco Côte d’Azur” edition of the iconic American luxury-lifestyle magazine Robb Report, becoming its co-publisher and senior editor. Though the stark shift in industries may seem unlikely to some, it’s Costa Macambira’s unrivaled vision that time and time again brought him unique opportunities, and most recently has earned him a reputation as one of Europe’s modern media moguls.

GRADUATES FROM LAW SCHOOL, AT UNIVERSITY FEDERAL OF RIO DE JANEIRO

MOVES TO MIAMI, FLORIDA


FOUNDED THE HAAS GROUP – A COMMODITY TRADING FIRM

NEARLY CORNERS THE COFFEE MARKET IN RUSSIA

STARTS HIS PUBLISHING CAREER AND LAUNCHES FORBES MONACO


MOVES TO MONACO

CO-FOUNDED IENEX – THE FIRST INTERNET ENERGY EXCHANGE



SKYDIVING IN DUBAI


HONORED BY RENOWNED ARTIST MARCOS MARIN WITH AN OPTICAL PORTRAIT SCULPTURE

HSH PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO CO-SIGNS HIS STATUE


LAUNCHES MONACO VOICE, A HIGH-SPIRITED NEWS WEBSITE




LAUNCHES THE ICONIC LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE ROBB REPORT, MONACO CÔTE D’AZUR EDITION

GRADUATES FROM LAW SCHOOL, AT UNIVERSITY FEDERAL OF RIO DE JANEIRO

MOVES TO MIAMI, FLORIDA


FOUNDED THE HAAS GROUP – A COMMODITY TRADING FIRM

NEARLY CORNERS THE COFFEE MARKET IN RUSSIA


MOVES TO MONACO

CO-FOUNDED IENEX – THE FIRST INTERNET ENERGY EXCHANGE

NEARLY CORNERS THE COFFEE MARKET IN RUSSIA


CO-FOUNDED IENEX – THE FIRST INTERNET ENERGY EXCHANGE

MOVES TO MONACO


STARTS HIS PUBLISHING CAREER AND LAUNCHES FORBES MONACO

SKYDIVING IN DUBAI



STARTS HIS PUBLISHING CAREER AND LAUNCHES FORBES MONACO


SKYDIVING IN DUBAI


HONORED BY RENOWNED ARTIST MARCOS MARIN WITH AN OPTICAL PORTRAIT SCULPTURE

HSH PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO CO-SIGNS HIS STATUE


CHAIRS WIBA – WORLD INFLUENCERS & BLOGGER AWARDS – CANNES, FRANCE



LAUNCHES MONACO VOICE, A HIGH-SPIRITED NEWS WEBSITE

CHAIRS WIBA – WORLD INFLUENCERS & BLOGGER AWARDS – CANNES, FRANCE


LAUNCHES MONACO VOICE, A HIGH-SPIRITED NEWS WEBSITE


LAUNCHES THE ICONIC LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE ROBB REPORT, MONACO CÔTE D’AZUR EDITION
ADVISORY BOARDS & BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

Member of the Board of Directors
Honorary President
Honorary President
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
President
President
Senior Advisor
Advisor
Senior Advisor
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor
TESTIMONIALS

CARL-CHRISTIAN DE HABSBOURG-LORRAINE
Archduke of Austria, Entrepreneur, Financier
“Luiz puts the capital ‘J’ in modern journalism. His professionalism is second to none and his dominance in the local media space is well deserved. The lightning arborescence of his brain is bringing the Forbes brand to new heights. This is a new page in Monaco’s publishing business history.”

HELGA PIAGET
CEO and Founder of Passion Sea, author, environmentalist
“I met Luiz a few years ago through a common friend and recently I was delighted to participate as a speaker in one of his events. His choice of panelists as well as the overall organisation of the Power Women’s Summit was impeccable. He has definitely impressed all the participants as well as the attendees as a publisher-entrepreneur that has a high respect for women and has a clear vision about women’s role in our modern society.”

PEMBE PERI-AL MAZROUEI
Middle East Chair of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women
“I recently attended an event organised by Luiz. We felt we were part of something signifi cant in terms of giving women’s voices a platform during a momentous period worldwide. I enjoyed the musical interlude and there was a warmth to the hospitality which can only have been achieved with great skill since there was a formal core to proceedings. Luiz had a great set of people around him and made astute choices with the combination of speakers. Amid the fl urry of speeches and introductions, his professionalism and poise stood out. I am pleased to endorse his abilities.”

PAOLO RISSO
President of the AIIM Italian Entrepreneurs Association of Monaco

PHILIPPE PASTOR
Artist
“Luiz’s energy is contagious. His love for knowledge and life is as pure as it gets. My trust and respect are both earned. Luiz has earned both. As a publisher, he makes others shine and I am proud to call him my friend.”

JERMAINE JACKSON
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Philantropist
“I have known Luiz way before he started his business as publisher. He has always inspired me with his passionate entrepreneurial spirit, incredible business ethics, amazing energy and umatched communication skills.”

MARIA CHAPLIN
President of WIBA, World Influencers and Bloggers Association
“I have been in the media industry for over ten years, and I have dealt with numerous media and publishing organisations throughout the world. It is impressive how Luiz brought Forbes Monaco amazing success in such a short time. His management style and business acumen have definitely made a difference in this industry.”

HINDUJA S.P. SHANU
Chair of Hinduja Bank (Switzerland), senior member of the Hinduja family, Chair of the Hinduja Foundation US, and Co-Chair and Director of Hinduja Global Solutions Inc.

DARIA ROMANENKO
Entrepreneur, Ceo and Publisher of L’Officiel Monaco

DAVID IAKOBASHIVILI
Entrepreneur, founder of the biggest Russian food producer Wimm-Bill-Dann (sold to PepsiCo), Billionaire (listed at Forbes list)
“As a loyal reader of Forbes Monaco, previously featured in a cover story, I am delighted to celebrate Luiz and his achievements in the media world. He truly understands what affluent readers want to read and delivers the highest level of journalism in his publications.”

LADY CHERIE BLAIR, CBE, KC
Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, King’s Counsel, wife of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, CBE
“Luiz impressed me across the board, notably in the discreet way he marshalled a distinguished set of collaborators and associates such that they combined in a panel discussion at the summit. His groundwork in bringing together people who could complement each other was apparent. Luiz had already earned my respect through the editorial output of “Forbes Monaco” and “Monaco Voice”. The Monaco summit was notable for the tenacity that the speakers are bringing to their work in furthering women’s empowerment.”

CHICO BOUCHIKHI
Musician, Songwriter, Record Producer, Founder of the Gypsy Kings
“What can I say, spend a few minutes with Luiz and you’ll realize why he is an extraordinary entrepreneur and an amazing human being. I had the opportunity, and I was very happy, to participate with our music in his events and enjoy the magical ambiance, and perfect organisation. As a publisher he is a visionary, and he has made Forbes Monaco an absolute reference in the Principality, elevating the publication to new heights than ever before. His energy and his brilliance are contagious. Thank you Luiz for being in our lives.”

ALEXANDRA SASHA
Politician, First Deputy Member of the Danish Parliament , Member of the Entrepreneurship and Tourism Committee
“As a politician I am often invited to attend or participate in many conferences and events world-wide. I am pleased to say that the ones envisioned, planned and executed by Luiz are second to none. As we navigate a time of pivotal change , Luiz is definitely the role-model Entrepreneur and Media Proprietor that we are all proud to have among us. His Power Women’s Summit reached new heights in highlighting women’s rights and gender equality, and without a doubt has touched me most for its authenticity , inspiration, impecable organisation and amazing speakers.”

CHINWE ESIMAI
Award-winning lawyer, trailblazing corporate executive, Chief Compliance Officer (Legacy Franchises, Citigroup, Inc.), and author of the Brilliance Beyond Borders book

STEPHANE VALERI
Monegasque politician and businessman. President of the National Council (Monaco Parliament) which is the most powerful elected position in Monaco, since 22 February 2018. He is the former Minister for Social Affairs and Health in Monaco.