Early Life
Rodolfo Villela Marino, a member of a prominent Brazilian banking family, was born in São Paulo. He is the grandson of Eudório Libânio Villela, one of the founders of Itaú, a major financial institution in Brazil. Rodolfo's early life was marked by a strong family legacy in the financial sector, which significantly influenced his career path.
Rise to Success
Rodolfo Villela Marino has an extensive educational background, with a degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and a Master's in Development Studies and Economics and Philosophy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His career began within the family business, where he held various positions across different sectors. He became Vice President of Itaúsa, the holding company that controls Itaú Unibanco, and is also a member of the Board of Directors. He has also served as the Chairman of Elekeiroz since 2010.
Key Business Strategies
Rodolfo Villela Marino's business strategies involve strategic leadership and direction, as demonstrated by his role as Vice President of Itaúsa and his involvement in various committees, including those focused on people, governance, strategy, and risk management. His leadership at Elekeiroz, a Brazilian chemical products company, indicates his diverse business interests and his ability to lead across multiple industries.
Philanthropy
Rodolfo Villela Marino is involved in several third-sector organizations, including the Sociedade Cultura Artística, the Instituto Cultural Itaú, and the Instituto para Estudos do Desenvolvimento Industrial (IEDI). The specifics of his philanthropic contributions and the amounts are not readily available through public sources.
