Hélio Vale

Hélio Vale is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in financial regulation, public policy, and strategic project management. Currently serving as a Director at Mastercard, Hélio designs and executes global policy engagement strategies, with a focus on central bank digital currencies and climate-related financial risks. Previously, Hélio held roles such as Engagement Manager at Oliver Wyman, where they led teams addressing complex banking sector challenges, and served as a Market Operations Expert at the European Central Bank, specializing in funding analysis for banking systems in Greece and Portugal. Hélio’s academic background includes a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Economics from the Nova School of Business and Economics.