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João Costa

João helps CEOs and CFOs reduce costs, improve results and strengthen teams without sacrificing quality.

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case study

Education Without Compromise: How Chisholm Institute Saved $2.25M with ERA Group

Chisholm Institute partnered with ERA Group to achieve $2.25 million in annual savings — an average reduction of over 30% across nine cost categories — while enhancing financial self-sufficiency and protecting education delivery.
$2.25M
Annual Savings
$2.25M
Average Cost Reduction
Proven Expertise

Our consultants bring deep industry knowledge and proven methodologies to solve complex challenges in specific industry sector.

One of the aspects that led us to choose ERA Group was its working methodology, requiring very little time from our resources and managing all the work. The fact that they work in general categories was also a relevant factor, with an intervention that does not cause ‘distractions’ to our focus on the business. Their way of working allowed us to achieve significant savings without interfering with our daily activity. João Dotti, CEO MZBI

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About ERA Group

ERA Group is a global network of cost optimization and business improvement specialists, helping organisations unlock value and improve efficiency for over 30 years.
  • Strategic minds with hands-on execution.
  • Collaborative partners delivering measurable impact.
  • Deep expertise to tackle today’s toughest challenges.
Choosing ERA means more than cutting costs. 
It means gaining a [long-term partner] dedicated to [measurable results] and lasting impact.
12
bn+
Client spend under review
60
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Countries covered
40
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Industries served
5
K+
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