Ricardo Blas has extensive work experience, starting with their position as Chief Operating Officer at Resia since February 2021. Ricardo held this role until November 2022. Prior to Resia, Ricardo served as the CEO of MRL Engenharia S/A, a subsidiary of MRV Engenharia S/A, from an unspecified date in 1998 until February 2021. MRL Engenharia S/A specializes in affordable housing.
Ricardo Blas has a diverse educational background. Starting in 1987, they attended the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais for five years, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction. Following this, in 1993, they enrolled at the Harvard Extension School and completed a Certificate in Management with a concentration in General Management in 1994. In 1997, Ricardo pursued further education by attending Ibmec, where they obtained an MBA in Finance in 1999. Returning to Harvard in 2015, they participated in the Executive Education program, specifically the AMDP GSD class XV, which centered on Real Estate Development. Lastly, in 2017, Ricardo Blas continued their executive education at Harvard Business School, specializing in Real Estate through the REM program.
February, 2021 - present