Hugo
Tolomei

Senior Economic Policy Adviser

Hugo Tolomei

Senior economist with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of economic policy, commodity markets and multilateral organisations. Based in London, advising governments and international organisations on policy and market strategy. Extensive experience supporting private and public sector clients across multiple markets, with close attention to the currency, regulatory, and commercial pressures that shape cross-border operations.

K E Y   E X P E R I E N C E

Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Adviser

Engaged with the Brazilian Representation for International Organisations in London, providing economic and financial analysis in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the leading multilateral organisations headquartered in the British capital.

International Fintech

Strategist

Pricing and monetisation strategy for an international payments fintech covering Latin America and Southern Europe, including Portugal, Italy, Spain and Greece. Multi-jurisdictional operations across currencies and financial markets.

Investment Banking

Banking Analyst

Formative experience in trading and analysis across commodities and foreign exchange. Deep understanding of global financial markets and soft commodity pricing mechanisms.

IBGE, Brazilian Statistics Institute

Research Coordinator

Public sector engagement and innovation research at Brazil's primary statistical body, grounding in evidence-based quantitative analysis and public policy.

A R E A S   O F   F O C U S

International Policy

Engagement with multilateral organisations, diplomatic channels and international trade frameworks.

Commodity Markets

Soft commodities analysis, pricing mechanisms, supply chain economics and agribusiness intelligence.

AgTech & Innovation

Digital transformation in agriculture, data-driven policy instruments and technology-enabled market access.

Currencies & FX

Cross-border payment strategy, foreign exchange dynamics and multi-jurisdictional financial markets.

Market Intelligence

Strategic economic reports, benchmarking, feasibility analysis and competitive positioning for global markets.

Stakeholder Engagement

Building institutional relationships across governments, development banks, think tanks and private sector organisations.

A C A D E M I C   &   P R O F E S S I O N A L   C R E D E N T I A L S

Undergraduate

BSc Economics

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Postgraduate

MSc Public Policy

Institute of Economics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (IE/UFRJ). Focus: International Economics

Executive Programme

McKinsey Forward

McKinsey & Company. Leadership and Problem-Solving Programme

D I R E C T   E X P E R I E N C E   W I T H   M U L T I L A T E R A L   O R G A N I S A T I O N S

ICO: Coffee ISO: Sugar IGC: Grains IMO: UN IMSO IWC Brazilian Ministry of International Relations

I N S I G H T S   &   P U B L I C A T I O N S

Economic analysis, policy briefs and market intelligence. Coming soon.

In preparation