Luciano Coutinho
Luciano Coutinho | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Recife, Brazil |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, Banker, Academic |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Known for | President of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) (2007–2016) |
Luciano Galvão Coutinho (born September 1946 in Recife) is a distinguished Brazilian economist who held the position of President at the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) from 2007 until 2016. During his tenure, BNDES oversaw assets valued at more than $500 billion.
In 2009, Dr. Coutinho was recognized as one of Epoca's 100 Most Influential Brazilians and received the title of Financier of the Year by Latin Trade in 2010. Additionally, he serves as a lecturer at Unicamp University.
Background
Dr. Coutinho completed his PhD in Economics at Cornell University and subsequently taught Economics at Unicamp between 1974 and 1986, where he instructed future Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff.
Between 1985 and 1988, he was the Executive Secretary for Brazil's Ministry of Science and Technology, where he contributed to the development of policies in areas such as biotechnology, computer science, and advanced materials.
He co-established LCA Consulting, a firm specializing in advisory services related to International Trade and Competition Law. In 1994, he directed an extensive Competitiveness Study on Brazilian Industry that involved close to one hundred experts.
In 2007, Dr. Coutinho transitioned from LCA to assume leadership at BNDES, broadening the bank’s priorities to include environmental initiatives, information technology, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
His academic roles have also included visiting professorships at University of Paris XIII, University of Texas, Institute Ortega y Gasset in Spain, and the University of São Paulo (USP).
As an expert in industrial and international economics, Dr. Coutinho has published numerous books and scholarly articles focusing on industrial policy and the effects of Brazil’s currency on its economic landscape.
He earned his PhD in Economics from Cornell University, holds a Master’s degree from USP’s Institute of Economic Research, and obtained his bachelor’s degree from USP, where he was awarded the Gastão Vidigal prize for being the top student in Economics.