Managing Partner at Strategic Business Alliance, a global consulting firm that helps clients enter or expand into the USA, Latin America, and Europe.

Born and raised in Brazil, he lived in the U.S. for more than 50 years. He earned the distinction as the first Brazilian-American elected to public office in the U.S. and represented the State of N.J. in several trade missions to Brazil.

He has over 30 years of experience in banking, finance, information technology, operations, marketing, and international trade. He served at top executive levels at Safra National Bank, Chase Manhattan Bank, Bankers Trust Company, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. He worked as a seasoned entrepreneur and business developer and founded and raised funds for several start-ups.

He is a Bachelor’s in economics and physics from Rutgers University, Master of Science in Management Engineering from the N.J. Institute of Technology.