MSc in Economics, PUC, Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro. Economist. Formerly Chief Economist, CNI; ex- president of FUNCEX, External Trade Foundation, vice-president of AEB _ Brazilian Exporters Association, director of ICC Brasil, member of the Council of CINDES, Center for Integration and Development, member of the Council of INAE,National Institute of High studies, member of the Council of Advisors of the City of Rio de Janeiro ex Professor of Economics, PUC. Interests: competitiveness, economics.