Thomas Strakos is a highly accomplished professional with vast experience in the financial industry. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. Thomas has held prominent positions in several renowned organizations, including Socinal CFI - Credito, Financiamento, Investimento, Kreditech Holding SSL GmbH, Barclays Investment Bank, and JP Morgan. He has taken responsibility for Business Development, Business as a Service (BaaS), and Country Management. His invaluable insights on the emerging market banks and Latam banks, as well as investment banking trends, have made him an influencer in the financial landscape.