Vanessa is a senior advisor in Oliver Wyman's Banking and Financial Services practice in the Americas.
Based in São Paulo, she brings more than 25 years of experience across wealth management, corporate banking, credit risk, and strategic transformation. She helps financial institutions connect strategic priorities with the capabilities and leadership needed to deliver change.
Before joining Oliver Wyman, Vanessa held senior leadership roles at Santander Brasil and Itaú Private Banking. At Santander, she held managing director positions in corporate and investment banking and wealth management, including serving as COO of the local wealth management operation, as well as leading initiatives in ESG, digitalization, and innovation. At Itaú Private Banking, she held roles spanning wealth planning, credit, business intelligence, and marketing.
My focus is helping financial institutions navigate complex transformations, align strategy with execution, and build the capabilities needed to deliver lasting results
Vanessa also serves on the board of directors of Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, where she has contributed to strategic planning, governance, and financial sustainability. She has supported initiatives to advance women in leadership through coaching and mentoring, and brings an executive perspective to the opportunities presented by technology, artificial intelligence, and changing client expectations.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from PUC-SP and a postgraduate qualification in international management from Fundação Getulio Vargas. She is a Certified Financial Planner and holds board member certification from the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance.
Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys time with her two teenagers and her dog. She is passionate about tennis, padel, and kitesurfing, and also enjoys literature, the arts, and the outdoors.