Constantino Júnior

Oliveira in 2007

Constantino de Oliveira Júnior (12 August 1968 – 24 January 2026) was a Brazilian businessman. He was the chairman of Gol Transportes Aéreos and had previously been the CEO of the airline from 2001 until 2012.[1]

Life and career

Early life and business career

Oliveira was born in Patrocínio, Brazil and finished high school in Brasilia. He launched the low-cost airline, GOL. Under de Oliveira's leadership as chief executive, it became Brazil's third-largest airline behind Azul and LATAM. He shared the controlling stake in GOL with his three brothers - Henrique Constantino, Joaquim Constantino Neto, and Ricardo Constantino.[1] He was the CEO of Gol until 2012 when Paulo Kakinoff took over the role.[2]

Auto racing

Oliveira was also a part-time racing car driver. He competed in Porsche GT3 Cup Brasil, winning the title in 2011 and 2014.[3] He also competed in 1993 International Formula 3000 Championship and 2010 Stock Car Brasil season.[4]

Death

Oliveira died from cancer in São Paulo, on 24 January 2026, at the age of 57.[5]

Racing record

Complete International Formula 3000 Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DC Pts
1993 European Technique Reynard 92D Cosworth DON
Ret		 SIL
Ret		 PAU
DNQ		 PER
DNQ		 HOC
Ret		 NÜR
17		 SPA
17		 MAG
8		 NOG
15		 24th 0

References

  1. 1 2 "Forbes World's Richest Men". Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  2. ↑ Forbes Profile
  3. ↑ "Constantino de Oliveira: Racing career profile". Driver Database. Retrieved 16 November 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "FIA Formula 3000 Int. Championship - Season 1993: Results". Speedsport Magazine. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Morre Constantino Júnior, ex-CEO e fundador da Gol". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 24 January 2026. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
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