Holding both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil, has enabled Cristiane to produce analyses and reports on international trade, macroeconomic trends, consumer behaviour, energy, mobility, agribusiness, metals and mining, among other sectors, supporting more accurate and informed decision-making.

Managing and mentoring diverse teams across Europe, Asia and the United States has strengthened Cristiane’s ability to align stakeholders, build relationships and negotiate partnerships with governments and private companies, create clarity in complex environments, and drive consistent delivery across cultures and time zones. She has worked with more than 100 global clients, including government institutions and multinational companies, developing a strategic ability to understand, access and build markets.

Beyond execution, Cristiane is deeply committed to transforming data into actionable strategy. As a professor at ESPM, a top-tier private, non-profit higher education institution in Brazil, she teaches Market Intelligence, helping professionals translate complex information into practical decision-making and improved user experiences.

In addition, professor, and speaker in different events and universities in Italy (Napoli In addition, Cristiane is a professor and speaker at events and universities in Italy (Napoli Centrale), France (University of Lille), England (University of Leeds), Paraguay (in collaboration with the World Bank), Turkey (Galatasaray University, Middle East Technical University and Istanbul Bilgi University), Uruguay, Brazil and Colombia (EAN University), among others.

Cristiane is a native Portuguese speaker with a working knowledge of English, Spanish and Italian, while continuing to improve her Turkish.