João Soares

João Soares is a Senior Partner and Director at Bain & Company, where they lead the North America Banking Unit and leverage over 30 years of experience in financial services and consulting. They have held significant positions across various global offices, including London, Johannesburg, and Sydney, and have contributed to Bain's governance committees and Diversity Council. Previously, João served as a Project Leader at The Boston Consulting Group and worked at A.T. Kearney, where they gained extensive expertise in multiple sectors, including public services and energy. As an Invited Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics, João teaches various courses related to finance, and they have been actively involved in global recruiting efforts at Bain. Education credentials include an MBA from INSEAD and a First in Class Diploma in Management from Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, along with ongoing study in Sustainability and ESG at Imperial College Business School.