Ricardo Tavares

Ricardo Tavares has extensive experience in public policy and international business development, holding key positions at prominent organizations. Notable roles include Senior Public Policy Advisor at Qualcomm and Senior Corporate Affairs Manager at Google. Tavares served as Director of Government and Industry Relations at Ericsson and was the Director of Public Policy for Brazil at TikTok. Additional experience includes leadership at the GSM Association, the World Bank, and Wireless Facilities, Inc. Tavares also founded TechPolis and continues to contribute as a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Educational credentials include a degree from the University of California at San Diego, School of Global Policy and Strategy.