Early Life
Rodolfo Villela Marino was born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1975. He is a member of a storied Brazilian banking dynasty, the Villela family. He is a great-grandson of the founder of Banco Itaú.
Rise to Success
Rodolfo Villela Marino's career is deeply rooted in the financial sector. He serves as Executive Vice President and a board member of Itaúsa, the parent company of Itaú Unibanco. He holds a degree in business and a doctorate in management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) in São Paulo. In 2008, he contributed to the merger of Itaú and Unibanco, which created Brazil's largest private bank. He has been actively involved in the family's business interests.
Key Business Strategies
Rodolfo Villela Marino's strategies focus on generational stewardship, executive leadership, and financial governance. He is a key figure in managing the family's assets, with an emphasis on long-term stability, sustainability, and financial prudence. He is a major advocate for sustainable finance and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles within the banking sector.
Philanthropy
Rodolfo Villela Marino is also engaged in philanthropic initiatives through the PDR fund, an endowment bringing together his family's philanthropic activities and impact investments.