Wesley Mendes Da Silva
About Wesley Mendes Da Silva
Wesley Mendes Da Silva is a professor and researcher with extensive experience in corporate governance and finance. He has held various academic positions in Brazil and the United States and has contributed to multiple institutions over his career.
Current Position at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Wesley Mendes Da Silva has been working at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas as a Professor and Researcher since 2011. His role involves conducting research and teaching in various areas related to finance and business. His long tenure at FGV highlights his commitment to academic excellence and contribution to the institution.
Previous Experience at Ibef São Paulo
From 2013 to 2015, Wesley served as the Corporate Governance Commission Coordinator at Ibef São Paulo. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing initiatives related to corporate governance practices in the region, contributing to the development of standards and best practices in the field.
Education and Expertise in Finance
Wesley Mendes Da Silva studied Corporate Finance at Universidade De São Paulo, where he achieved a Doctorate in Science from 2006 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Universidade Católica De Pernambuco, completed from 1995 to 2000, and a Master's degree in Management from Universidade Federal De Pernambuco, attained from 2001 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and teaching in finance.
Visiting Faculty Positions
Wesley has held visiting faculty positions at several institutions. He worked at The University of Texas at Austin from 2017 to 2018 and at Brigham Young University from 2014 to 2015. These experiences allowed him to engage with diverse academic communities and broaden his research perspectives.
Research Role at CNPq
Since 2017, Wesley has been affiliated with CNPq - Conselho Nacional De Desenvolvimento Científico E Tecnológico as a Bolsista Produtividade. In this capacity, he focuses on enhancing scientific productivity and contributing to research initiatives in Brazil, further establishing his role in the academic and research community.