The Construction Industry Sustainability Awards recognizes YPO members who are creating meaningful impact through innovation, leadership and a commitment to building stronger communities.

In this conversation, Social Impact Award winner Andre Czitrom (YPO Sao Paulo) , CEO of Magik JC, joins host Shawn Andrews (YPO Southern 7), founder and CEO of Bridge Peak Energy Capital, to explore how thoughtful urban development can expand opportunity and strengthen communities in one of the world's largest cities.

Andre shares the personal experiences that shaped his leadership journey and transformed his view of real estate development. While leading his family's business in São Paulo, Brazil, he began questioning the broader role developers play in society. His studies in impact investing and art history challenged him to see cities not simply as collections of buildings, but as cultural, social and human spaces that influence opportunity for generations.

That perspective helped shape Magik JC's focus on thoughtfully designed affordable housing in downtown São Paulo, bringing families closer to jobs, transportation, education and community resources. Throughout the discussion, Andre reflects on the responsibility developers have to create not only buildings, but lasting value for neighborhoods and the people who call them home.

Shawn and Andre also explore themes that will resonate with many YPO members: the power of taking small, consistent steps toward impact, the importance of measuring outcomes and the opportunity to integrate sustainability into core business decisions rather than treating it as a separate initiative.

For YPO members, the conversation offers a thoughtful reminder that impact does not begin with a grand strategy. It begins with intentional decisions, consistent action and a willingness to view business as a platform for creating long-term value beyond financial returns.

Watch the conversation to explore Andre's approach to leadership, urban development and creating lasting impact through business. Members interested in affordable housing, impact investing, city development and social impact are encouraged to connect with Andre and continue the conversation.

Learn more about Andre Czitrom and Magik JC: https://magikjc.com.br/