Tomás Málaga
About Tomás Málaga
Tomás Málaga is a professor in the Mestrado Profissional de Economia at FGV, where he has taught since 2016. He has extensive experience in the banking sector, having served as chief credit officer at GE Capital and chief economist at Itaú Unibanco, and holds a doctorate from UCLA.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Tomás Málaga has been a professor in the Mestrado Profissional de Economia program at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2016. His role involves teaching and guiding students in advanced economic theories and practices. Prior to this position, he served as a professor associado de teoria econômica at FGV from 1987 to 1997, contributing to the academic development of economics in Brazil.
Previous Experience at Itaú Unibanco
From 2000 to 2010, Tomás Málaga worked at Itaú Unibanco as the chief economist. In this role, he was responsible for analyzing economic trends and providing insights that informed the bank's strategic decisions. His tenure at Itaú Unibanco spanned a decade, during which he played a significant role in shaping the bank's economic policies.
Experience at GE Capital
Tomás Málaga served as the chief credit officer at GE Capital from 1998 to 1999 in São Paulo, Brazil. His responsibilities included overseeing credit risk assessments and managing the credit portfolio, ensuring the financial health of the organization during his one-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Tomás Málaga earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. He also studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, which contributed to his foundational knowledge in economics. His academic background supports his expertise in economic theory and practice.