Vanessa Fernandes is an inspired CTO, a leader, and advocate for women in emerging technologies and a pioneer of change. Vanessa is an experienced technology leader with international expertise in originating/launching and managing successful global IT strategies. Vanessa carries a number of executive credentials including an MBA in Technology from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, a certificate Innovation and Strategy from Harvard University and certificates in Management & Leadership, and Managing Technical Organizations from MIT. Vanessa also acts as an advisor, mentor, and board member of several startups, which demonstrate her commitment with innovation with forward thinking. Vanessa’s current focus is to help Itaú drive its global innovation strategy with the goal of being the most innovative and technologically advanced bank in Latin America.