Hugo
Tolomei

Senior Economic Policy Adviser

Hugo Tolomei

Senior economist with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of economic policy, commodity markets, and multilateral organisations. Based in London, I currently serve as an adviser to Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I have extensive experience supporting both private and public sector clients across a range of markets, with a strong understanding of the currency, regulatory, and commercial dynamics that shape economic and business outcomes globally.

K E Y   E X P E R I E N C E

Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Adviser

Advising the Brazilian Representation to International Organisations in London, delivering economic and financial analysis and supporting engagement with international organisations on economic and financial policy matters.

International Fintech

Strategist

Pricing and monetisation strategy for an international payments fintech covering Latin America and Southern Europe, including Portugal, Italy, Spain and Greece. Multi-jurisdictional operations across currencies and financial markets.

Investment Banking

Banking Analyst

Formative experience in trading and analysis across commodities and foreign exchange. Deep understanding of global financial markets and soft commodity pricing mechanisms.

IBGE, Brazilian Statistics Institute

Research Coordinator

Public sector engagement and innovation research at Brazil's primary statistical body, grounding in evidence-based quantitative analysis and public policy.

A R E A S   O F   F O C U S

International Policy

Engagement with multilateral organisations, diplomatic channels and international trade frameworks.

Commodity Markets

Soft commodities analysis, pricing mechanisms, supply chain economics and agribusiness intelligence.

AgTech & Innovation

Digital transformation in agriculture, data-driven policy instruments and technology-enabled market access.

Currencies & FX

Cross-border payment strategy, foreign exchange dynamics and multi-jurisdictional financial markets.

Market Intelligence

Strategic economic reports, benchmarking, feasibility analysis and competitive positioning for global markets.

Stakeholder Engagement

Building institutional relationships across governments, development banks, think tanks and private sector organisations.

A C A D E M I C   &   P R O F E S S I O N A L   C R E D E N T I A L S

Undergraduate

BSc Economics

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Postgraduate

MSc Public Policy

Institute of Economics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (IE/UFRJ). Focus: International Economics

Executive Programme

McKinsey Forward

McKinsey & Company. Leadership and Problem-Solving Programme

D I R E C T   E X P E R I E N C E   W I T H   M U L T I L A T E R A L   O R G A N I S A T I O N S

ICO: Coffee ISO: Sugar IGC: Grains IMO: UN IMSO IWC Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I N S I G H T S   &   P U B L I C A T I O N S

Economic analysis, policy briefs and market intelligence. Coming soon.

In preparation