Cesar Kobayashi
About Cesar Kobayashi
Cesar Kobayashi serves as the Head of Cash Management, C6 Tag, Instant Payments, and Open Banking at C6 Bank, where he has played a significant role in enhancing digital banking services since 2018. He possesses a strong background in card schemes and cash management, supported by extensive experience in developing banking solutions.
Work at C6 Bank
Cesar Kobayashi serves as the Head of Cash Management, C6 Tag, Instant Payments, and Open Banking at C6 Bank. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the bank's growth in São Paulo e Região, Brasil. In his role, he has played a key part in the development and implementation of the C6 Tag, a digital payment solution that enhances the customer experience. His responsibilities include overseeing cash management services and advancing initiatives in instant payments and open banking, which are critical components of the bank's digital strategy.
Education and Expertise
Cesar Kobayashi has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Universidade de São Paulo, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. He also completed an MBA at Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he participated in an Exchange Program at KEDGE Business School, focusing on Cross-border Management Strategy in 2005. He further enhanced his knowledge with a Summer Course in Strategic Management in a Dynamic Environment at Harvard University in 2008. He also studied Professional Photography at Panamericana Escola de Arte e Design.
Background in Digital Financial Services
Before joining C6 Bank, Cesar Kobayashi worked at iti Itaú as a Digital Financial Services R&D Business Manager from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he spent 11 years at Itaú Unibanco in a similar role, where he focused on digital financial services R&D. His extensive experience in these positions has equipped him with a strong background in card schemes and cash management services, which he leverages to enhance the digital banking experience at C6 Bank.
Achievements in Digital Banking
Cesar Kobayashi has made significant contributions to the establishment of C6 Bank as a major player in the digital banking sector since its inception in 2018. His expertise in developing new business models and banking solutions, particularly in digital payments and open banking, has been instrumental in the bank's strategic initiatives. His work in implementing the C6 Tag has positioned the bank to better serve its customers in the evolving digital landscape.