João Augusto de Castro Neves is a global business and policy professional with a wealth of experience in international government relations, advocacy, strategic planning, and geopolitical risk analysis for prominent corporate, financial services, and government clients.

Currently serving as the director for international government relations at Exxon Mobil in Washington, DC, he brings a diverse background that includes a past role as director for Latin America at Eurasia Group, a leading political risk firm globally.

Throughout his career, João has lectured at prestigious universities worldwide, conducted extensive research on geopolitics and trade, and garnered a reputation for his prolific publications and media appearances in renowned outlets like The New York Times, Financial Times, and CNN.

Born in Rio de Janeiro and raised in various international cities including London, Brasília, Washington, and Ottawa, João holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of São Paulo, the top-ranking university in Latin America.

His educational journey includes a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science from Instituto Universitário de Pesquisas do Rio de Janeiro - IUPERJ, an Executive Certificate in Scenario Planning and Strategic Reframing from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from Universidade de Brasília.

João Augusto de Castro Neves has affiliations with esteemed organizations such as being a former Board Member at the Canadian American Business Council, serving on the Advisory Board of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and holding roles at the Elliott School of International Affairs and Eurasia Group.

Additionally, he has a history of involvement in various capacities with organizations like the Brazilian Institute of Political Studies, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Passionate about his Brazilian roots, João can be found sharing insights on Brazilian politics on Twitter via @BrazilPolitics.

With a comprehensive professional journey spanning government relations, academia, political analysis, and consultancy, João Augusto de Castro Neves stands as a seasoned expert in international business and policy arenas.