João Victor Issler
About João Victor Issler
João Victor Issler is a Director of Research at FGV in Brazil, with extensive experience in academia and corporate governance. He has held various positions, including member of the Board of Directors at Petrobras and visiting professor at several international universities.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
João Victor Issler has been serving as the Director of Research at FGV since 2014. In this role, he oversees various research initiatives and contributes to the academic community within the institution. Additionally, he has been a Professor of Economics at FGV since 1993, where he has taught and guided numerous students in the field of economics for over three decades.
Previous Experience at Petrobras
Issler served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Petrobras and Petrobras Distribuidora S.A. from 2015 to 2016. His tenure lasted for nine months in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he participated in strategic decision-making processes for one of the largest oil companies in the world.
Visiting Professor Roles
Throughout his career, Issler has held several visiting professor positions at prestigious institutions. He was a Visiting Professor at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne in 2012, at Monash University in 1999, and at Maastricht University in 2003. He also served at NYU Stern School of Business from 2005 to 2006, contributing to the academic discourse in economics and related fields during these stints.
Education and Expertise
Issler holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics and Philosophy from UC San Diego, which he completed from 1988 to 1993. He also earned a Master of Arts and Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, studying there from 1978 to 1987. His extensive educational background underpins his expertise in economics.
Involvement with The Econometric Society
From 2005 to 2017, Issler was a member of the Standing Committee for Latin America at The Econometric Society. This role involved engaging with economic research and promoting the application of econometric methods in the region, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of economics.