Invest.Rio is the investment promotion and attraction agency for the city of Rio de Janeiro. Our mission is to be the largest driver of new businesses in the country and to make Rio the innovation capital of Latin America. Therefore, we are dedicated to fostering the city’s business ecosystem and supporting connections, projects, and events that provide greater global visibility and attract more opportunities for those who work and invest in the city.
We believe that when good public policies go hand in hand with the will of entrepreneurs, the city develops and transforms into a better place for everyone. Therefore, we act as a gateway for companies that intend to establish themselves or invest in their expansion in the capital of Rio de Janeiro. We also provide strategic information that helps investors find the best location for the success of their businesses.
With transparency, agility, and efficiency, we build bridges between the public and private sectors for the realization of major projects in cities. This is the vision that supports Invest.Rio’s work.
A professional with extensive experience in business development, currently President of Invest.Rio and Chairman of Valid SA. Throughout his career, he has held executive leadership positions, including CEO of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Organizing Committee (2013–2016) and CEO of VALID SA (1994–2012).
An industrial engineer graduated from UFRJ, he also completed the Management Development program at IMD, Switzerland.
The logo for the City of Rio de Janeiro | Invest.Rio was developed to reflect the city’s essence and its connection to its residents. The brand design is simple, modern, and timeless, and should be applied consistently across all communications.
