Afonso de Brito Canelas

Afonso de Brito Canelas serves as Vice President - Value Add at Vitruvian Partners since September 2024, having previously held the position of Engagement Manager at Kearney from September 2018 to September 2024, where rapid promotions were achieved. Afonso's experience spans diverse industries including technology and consumer sectors, and notable projects include a secondment to the World Economic Forum focusing on strategies to eliminate plastic waste. Prior roles include Investment Associate positions at Blume Equity and Avior Capital, and an internship as Product Marketing Manager at Facebook. Afonso holds an MBA from London Business School and a BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Michigan. Academic foundation includes completing the International Baccalaureate at CAISL.