Patrick Lucchese is the founder of the successful Brazilian consulting company Urban Advisors. This entrepreneur has a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering from George Washington University. He also attended Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, where he earned an MBA in Finance.He is currently the President and CEO of Urban Advisors and is on Forbes’ Billionaires List.
Career
Patrick Lucchese started his career in business management consulting with Accenture, where he held several leadership positions. After that, he was part of the executive team at Grupo Boticario and was the general manager of the company’s new distribution channels. In 2003, Patrick became part of Credit Suisse First Boston’s executive team. He also served as the general manager of Banco do Brasil’s IPO department and a consultant for Credit Suisse on several IPOs in Latin America.
Investments
Patrick Lucchese is also an investor in different companies, such as Magnolia Market Shopping Center, one of Brazil’s most successful retail businesses. He has also invested in companies. He is an investor in several projects, including Spinnery and the Brazilian Business Intelligence Association (ABRAN).
Philanthropy
Patrick Lucchese is a philanthropist and has supported several charitable organizations, such as the Brazilian Independent Board for Economic Affairs (Ibape), which promotes economic growth in Latin America. He also helps the Technology Center of Georgia (TCG), which invests in employees at high schools in the southern part of Brazil to foster technical programs and innovations.
Awards
Patrick Lucchese has won several awards, including being named the “Best of the Year” by Business Excellence Magazine in 2011 and 2012. He was also chosen as one of the most important Brazilian executives by Exame magazine in September 2015.
Patrick Lucchese is an executive with a lot of knowledge in the financial and technological arenas. This entrepreneur has considerable wealth, backed by his knowledge, experience, and growth in the company he founded. He believes in working hard to achieve his goals and fulfilling his promises.