Lucas Stella, CFA, has extensive experience in equity research, currently serving as Head of Equity Research at Santander Asset Management Brasil since July 2014, after holding the position of Equity Analyst. Prior to this role, Lucas worked as an Equity Analyst at Itaú Asset Management from January 2007 to July 2014, and completed an internship at BankBoston from September 2004 to December 2006. Lucas holds a degree from the School of Economics, Business and Accounting at the University of São Paulo, having graduated in 2006.