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Alberto Goldman
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Alberto Goldman in 2006 as a congressman.
National President of PSDB
Acting
In office
9 November 2017 – 9 December 2017
Preceded by Tasso Jereissati (Acting)
Succeeded by Geraldo Alckmin
34th Governor of São Paulo
In office
2 April 2010 – 1 January 2011
Vice Governor None
Preceded by José Serra
Succeeded by Geraldo Alckmin
Vice Governor of São Paulo
In office
1 January 2007 – 2 April 2010
Governor José Serra
Preceded by Cláudio Lembo
Succeeded by Guilherme Afif Domingos
Minister of Transports
In office
2 October 1992 – 21 December 1993
President Itamar Franco
Preceded by Affonso Camargo Neto
Succeeded by Margarida Coimbra
Federal Deputy from São Paulo
In office
1 February 1979 – 31 December 2006
Personal details
Born (1937-10-12)12 October 1937
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Died 1 September 2019(2019-09-01) (aged 81)
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Political party PSDB (1997–2019)
PMDB (1980–1997)
MDB (1970–1980)
Occupation Engineer
Website www.albertogoldman.com.br

Alberto Goldman (born October 12, 1937 – died September 1, 2019) was a Brazilian engineer and politician. He was born in São Paulo, Brazil. Goldman served in many important roles throughout his career. He was the Vice Governor of São Paulo and later became the Governor. He also served as a federal deputy and a minister.

His Life and Political Journey

Alberto Goldman started studying engineering at the University of São Paulo when he was 18 years old. After finishing his studies, he became an engineer.

Early Political Career

Goldman began his political life by joining the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) in the 1970s. This was the start of a long career in public service. He later joined the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB).

Serving as a Federal Deputy

From 1979 to 2006, Goldman was a Federal Deputy for the state of São Paulo. This meant he represented the people of São Paulo in the national government. He worked on laws and policies for many years.

Minister of Transports

From 1992 to 1993, he served as the Minister of Transports. He worked under President Itamar Franco. In this role, he was in charge of Brazil's transportation systems.

Governor of São Paulo

In 2006, Alberto Goldman was elected Vice Governor of São Paulo. He served alongside Governor José Serra. When José Serra resigned in April 2010 to run for president, Goldman became the Governor of São Paulo. He served as governor until January 2011. After his term, Geraldo Alckmin became the new governor.

Later Roles

Goldman also served as the acting National President of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB). He took over this role in 2017. He had been a member of PSDB since 1997.

His Passing

Alberto Goldman passed away on September 1, 2019, in São Paulo. He was 81 years old. He died after having surgery for a heart condition.

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