Roberto Campos Neto

Roberto de Oliveira Campos Neto is a member of the Nu Board of Directors and serves as Vice-Chairman and Global Head of Public Policy, having joined the company in July 2025.  He has had a solid career in the financial sector for over two decades, having worked for Banco Santander, Claritas Investments, and Bozano Simonsen. He is especially recognized for his role in the public sector as President of the Central Bank of Brazil between 2019 and 2024. In this position, he was responsible for advancements in digitalization, such as the implementation of the instant payment method Pix, the launch of Open Finance, and the creation of DREX (the digital Real). He has been awarded multiple times, both locally and internationally, for his work in curbing inflation, modernizing the financial system, combating climate change, and promoting international collaboration. Roberto holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA).