Rainier Michael

Rainier Michael is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in wealth management and international business development, currently serving as the CEO of Bridges Idea Consulting since July 2015. As a partner at Auá Seguros, a Brazilian insurance brokerage, and a board member of the Gregorius Mättig Foundation, Rainier plays a key role in various organizations focusing on international relations and diplomatic initiatives. Rainier holds the honorary president title at IPERID and has been instrumental in creating strategic partnerships between Brazil and Slovenia through roles at the Consulate of Slovenia and the Slovenia-Brazil Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Rainier actively contributes to economic diplomacy as a columnist for Folha de Pernambuco and engages in various regional initiatives to foster business relations. Educational qualifications include an MBA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Cumbria.