Leonardo Montenegro Chaves

Leonardo Montenegro Chaves currently serves as the CEO for Latin America at OKTO, leading the company's regional expansion with Brazil as the strategic hub. Following a successful tenure as Country Manager for Brazil, where regulatory and team development were key responsibilities, Leonardo held the position of Chief Sales Officer for Latin America South at Ingenico, transforming the company from hardware dependency to a service-driven model. Additional experience includes consulting roles, co-founding 4WARD BRASIL to innovate payment solutions, and senior positions at Cielo and Philips, where strategic business development and project management were crucial to growth. Leonardo's educational background includes an MBA and specialized training in international business.