Roberto Dumas Damas is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years in both international and domestic financial markets. He has held significant positions at major institutions such as UBS, Citigroup, and Lloyds Bank. Recently, he served as the Chief Representative of Banco Itaú BBA in Shanghai and was a secondee at the New Development Bank (BRICS bank) associated with Brazil's Ministry of Finance. Dumas holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Birmingham and another Master's in Chinese Economy from Fudan University, along with a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He has been teaching international macroeconomics since 1995 at various universities and business schools, including Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA) and INSPER.In addition to his academic roles, Roberto is an accomplished author, having written books such as "Crises Econômicas Internacionais" and "Economia Chinesa – Transformações, rumos e necessidade de rebalanceamento do modelo econômico da China." He teaches courses on Coursera, including "Budgeting Essentials and Development" and "Macroeconomics for Business Management," which aim to provide students with essential insights into economic principles and financial management practices. Through his extensive experience and knowledge, Roberto Dumas Damas continues to influence the fields of economics and finance, preparing future leaders for the complexities of the global market.