Early Life and Education
Max Van Hoegaerden Herrmann Telles is the younger son of Brazilian billionaire Marcel Telles. He is a scion of the Telles family, known for their significant influence in the beer industry. Max pursued his higher education in the United States, earning a bachelor's degree in arts with a minor in economics from Wake Forest University.
Rise to Success
Max's career path led him through the financial sector before joining the family business. He gained experience as a financial analyst at BTG Pactual Asset Management, working in both London and New York offices from September 2019 to April 2022. Before that, he was a trainee with the global team at AB InBev in Saint Louis, USA. Furthermore, he participated in a summer internship program at Credit Suisse within Investment Bank. Max's role was solidified when he inherited his father's stake in AB InBev in December 2023.
Key Business Strategies
Max Telles is now positioned to be a key player within AB InBev, one of the largest brewing companies globally, and will likely be involved in strategic decisions. He is expected to continue and expand the legacy of his father and the broader Telles family in the food and beverage industry.
Philanthropy
While specific details about his personal philanthropic initiatives aren't widely available, it is known that Max comes from a family that prioritizes wealth distribution and succession planning, which has involved actions like donating shares in various companies. This suggests a potential for involvement in charitable endeavors or support for causes in the future, as is common among ultra-high-net-worth individuals.