Studies in Economics, Universidade de Brasília (UnB); PhD in Economics, University of Illinois. Formerly, Senior Adviser, Executive-Director and Member of the Executive Board, Brazilian Office, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC ; Senior Adviser, Foreign Trade Board, Office of the Chief of Staff, President of the Republic of Brazil; General Coordinator, International Affairs, Secretary of Economic Policy, Brazilian Ministry of Finance. Deputy Governor for Financial System Regulation and Organization, Banco Central de Brasil.

World Affairs, World Economic Forum,