With over a decade of experience leading global teams and implementing compliance systems, dedicated to effective governance, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse international markets. Currently pursuing a PhD in International and European Legal Sciences on the EU Whistleblowing Directive, João combines academic rigor with practical expertise, specializing in anti-fraud, AML/CFT, and legal technology solutions. He is an internationally qualified attorney with BAR admissions in Brazil, Portugal, and Spain, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Catalan Compliance Association (COMPCAT). Outside the office, João enjoys playing guitar, reading literature, and playing soccer, bringing creativity and balance to his professional and personal life. Father of a young boy.