Rodrigo Castro Dias

Rodrigo Castro Dias, CFA, is an experienced equity research analyst at XP Asset Management since May 2014, specializing in the electric, water, gas utilities, and infrastructure industries. Prior to this role, Rodrigo served as a private equity associate at Nova Investimentos from July 2009 to April 2014, focusing on investment opportunities in greenfield and operational sectors, particularly renewable energy projects, infrastructure, and real estate. Rodrigo's expertise includes developing financial viability models, conducting market analysis, and assisting in debt structuring and investor relations. Academically, Rodrigo holds a degree in Production Engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro and pursued further studies at UC San Diego.