Pedro De Paula is an accomplished fintech executive with a proven track record of building new products and excelling in high-growth environments. With extensive expertise in credit, LBO, mergers & acquisitions, structured finance, financial structuring, and risk management, De Paula has established himself as a leading professional in the industry. He obtained his MBA in business management from INSEAD and his undergraduate degree from Fundação Getulio Vargas / FGV. De Paula has held various leadership positions throughout his career, including Senior VP and Country Manager of Kavak Capital Brazil at Kavak.com and Director and Country Head of Mercado Crédito (Brasil) at MercadoPago.com. He has also worked as Vice President and Head of M&A at Centria Partners, and as an associate for establishments such as Credit Suisse, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Banco Santander. With a diverse skill set and impressive background, Pedro De Paula's expertise is highly sought after in the fintech industry.