Percy Moreira assumed the leadership of Itaú USA and Itaú Private International in Miami.
“It is with great joy that I assume the position of Head of Itaú USA and Itaú Private International, after years of great learning and achievements at Itau BBA. In this new challenge, under the leadership of Fernando Mattar Beyruti, I will be leading an operation that ended 2021 surpassing the 200 billion reais (approximately $43.3 billion) mark under management,” Moreira posted on his LinkedIn account.
Itaú’s international division has offices in São Paulo, Lisbon, Miami, as a strategic center in the U.S. with a focus on Latin America, and Zurich (focal point for Latin Americans seeking to have resources managed by a bank in Europe).
“Our focus will continue to be the process of consolidating the overseas expansion strategy to satisfy our clients in all their demands,” Moreira added.
He takes over from Fernando Mattar Beyruti, who was promoted to Global Head of Itaú Private and to whom Moreira will report in his new position.
Moreira, who has more than 20 years of experience, worked at Citi, J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch, according to his LinkedIn profile.