Born in Brazil and relocated to Lugano (Switzerland) with the family at the age 9, Leonardo is a Swiss-Brazilian citizen. After finishing Business Administration School in Bellinzona (Switzerland), Leonardo started working at Credit Suisse Lugano in 1998. He worked at Credit Suisse for 22 years holding various senior positions including: CEO/Country Manager, Head of Pacto Andino, Representative Office Head in Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro.
Leonardo is also a Board Member of Fintuity, an award winning UK start-up providing automated advice (A.I.) to clients. Leonardo further expanded his education becoming a Swiss Cantonal Accountant, a Certified International Investment Analyst, a Swiss Federal Portfolio Manager and in London, a Chartered MCSI.
Leonardo is fluent in English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, French and has a good understanding of German. Leonardo is married to Anna, they have two children.