Alexander de Carvalho

Co-Founder of PUBLIC | WEF Young Global Leader

Alexander de Carvalho is a prominent figure in the GovTech industry, serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of PUBLIC, a leading European government-focused technology company.1 2 With over 15 years of experience in creating, scaling, and investing in technology companies, he has been instrumental in transforming the way governments and citizens interact.1

Career Highlights

Alexander co-founded PUBLIC in December 2016, initially serving as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) before taking on the role of CEO in June 2023.1 4 Under his leadership, PUBLIC has launched and supported over 50 startups across Europe that are reshaping public services and addressing societal challenges.1

Other Notable Positions

In addition to his role at PUBLIC, Alexander holds several other significant positions:

Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum (since March 2021)1 3
Executive Chairman at Eva Health Technologies (since April 2020)1
Vice Chairman and Co-founder of The GovTech Summit1 3
Non-Executive Director at Doctify (since August 2014)1
Non-Executive Director at HEINEKEN (since April 2013)1 5

Previous Experience

Before founding PUBLIC, Alexander's career included:

Associate at Lion Capital (October 2010 - October 2015)1
Private Equity Professional at Bank Gutmann (January 2009 - August 2010)1

Education

Alexander graduated from Harvard University with a BA in History in 2008.1 2

Vision and Impact

As the CEO of PUBLIC, Alexander is dedicated to solving some of the biggest technology problems across the public sector.3 His company focuses on important areas such as Health, Social Care, Security, Policing, and Welfare.3 Alexander's mission is to harness the power of technology to create positive change in the world, particularly in the realm of public services and governance.1