Paulo Antonio Berardo

Paulo Antonio Berardo is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in portfolio management and trading. Currently serving as a Partner at Leste Group since February 2019, Paulo manages various funds including Leste Ações Selection and Leste Global Multistrategy, overseeing diverse portfolios in equities, commodities, currencies, and rates markets. Prior to Leste Group, Paulo was the Managing Partner at Salsus Consultoria Econômica and held several significant roles at BTG Pactual, including Executive Director and Director, where responsibilities encompassed coordinating arbitrage trades and managing proprietary equity portfolios. Paulo's career began at Banco Pactual, progressing from Analyst to Senior Analyst. Paulo holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro.