Ricardo Villafuerte

Ricardo Villafuerte is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in equity trading and electronic trading across various esteemed organizations. Currently serving as Vice President of Equity Trading at Instinet Incorporated since July 2020, Ricardo previously held the position of Vice President in EMEA Electronic Trading at RBC Capital Markets, where responsibilities included sales trading and algorithmic trading solutions. Ricardo's background also features significant roles at Bloomberg Tradebook as EMEA Sales Account Manager & Execution Consultant, achieving substantial revenue growth, and advising at Afraz Advisers Limited. Earlier career experiences encompass proprietary trading at Financial Market Engineering Ltd and foundational roles in trading and finance at prestigious firms like HSBC Private Bank and HypoVereinsbank. Ricardo holds a Master's Degree in Financial Risk Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Management Science, both from The London School of Economics and Political Science.