André is a senior advisor and financial services professional with 40 years of experience, including more than 20 years at HSBC, where he held a series of senior global leadership roles.
He served for nearly five years as CEO of HSBC Brasil, leading the bank through a period of major transformation, as well as Global Head of Wholesale Banking for Europe and the United States, overseeing the corporate and institutional banking businesses across the regions.
After his long tenure at HSBC, André took on numerous high-profile roles, including CEO of Banco do Brasil, one of the largest financial institutions in Latin America. During this period, he focused on strengthening governance, optimizing capital allocation and accelerating digital initiatives across the bank. André also served as CEO of Asset Management and Head of Distribution at ASA, a leading wealth management financial institution.
In addition to his background in banking, André was CEO of BBCE (Brazilian Energy Exchange), deepening his involvement in the country’s infrastructure and energy-trading ecosystem. He has also broadened his contribution to the innovation and fintech environment through advisory and board roles at the Fundo Garantidor de Créditos (FGC) and NaturaPay, as well as angel-investing and mentoring activities supporting early-stage financial-technology ventures such as Juvo, Slice, and OneBlinc.
My experience in financial markets has given me a strong understanding of key risks, challenges, and actions needed to build sustainable businesses. Over the years, I have also built trusted relationships with stakeholders, including C-level executives, regulators, and industry associations
Across global banks, the energy sector, and the fintech ecosystem, André is recognized for his strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and deep knowledge of wholesale and retail banking, payments, corporate finance, digital platforms, and energy.
André holds a degree in computer science from Mackenzie University in São Paulo, Brazil. Outside of his work, he enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and gardening.