Leandro Lima
About Leandro Lima
Leandro Lima is a lecturer and political risk analyst based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a strong academic background in International Relations and Political Science. He has held various roles in government relations and research, and he is currently involved in teaching and curriculum development at Fundação Getulio Vargas.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Leandro Lima has been a lecturer at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) since 2022. In this role, he has developed the curriculum for the 'Political Risk Analysis' course at the FGV School of International Relations. His teaching focuses on political risk analysis, drawing from his extensive background in the field.
Current Position at Control Risks
Since 2019, Leandro Lima has worked as a Political Risk Analyst for Brazil and the Southern Cone at Control Risks. His responsibilities include conducting political risk assessments and providing insights that inform strategic decision-making for clients. This position builds on his previous experience in government relations and institutional analysis.
Previous Experience in Corporate Relations
Leandro Lima has held various positions in corporate relations. He worked as an Institutional Relations Analyst at Coca-Cola FEMSA from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he was a Government Relations Analyst at Speyside Corporate Relations from 2014 to 2016, where he also completed an internship from 2013 to 2014. His roles involved legislative monitoring and advocacy across multiple industries.
Educational Background in Political Science
Leandro Lima studied at the Universidade de São Paulo (USP), where he earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education at USP, obtaining a Master's degree in Political Science from 2016 to 2018. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctoral degree in Political Science at USP, expected to be completed in 2024, with a focus on Latin American politics.
Academic Exchange at King's College London
In 2012, Leandro Lima participated in an academic exchange program at King's College London, where he studied War Studies for 11 months. This experience contributed to his understanding of international relations and conflict, further enhancing his expertise in political risk analysis.