Ronaldo Carvalho
Senior Advisor to the CEO | Corporate Strategy
- Role
- Corporate Strategy at Western Asset Management
- Location
- Pasadena, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ronaldo Carvalho
Ronaldo Carvalho is a seasoned C-suite advisor with 28 years of international experience in financial services, providing strategic counsel to executive leadership teams. A trusted partner to the CEO, he oversees Corporate Strategy at Western Asset, a global fixed income manager with $250 billion in AUM, playing a central role in shaping firm-wide direction and driving high-impact decisions across global product innovation, talent strategy, and market positioning.He is directly involved in the development and execution of the firm’s corporate strategy, including the articulation of strategic priorities, engagement with the Executive Board, and identification of growth opportunities. Ronaldo also leads firm-wide assessments of business performance, product relevance, and competitive dynamics—translating insights into forward-looking thought leadership that drives short-term efficiency gains and informs the firm’s long-term vision and positioning.Prior to joining Western Asset in 2005, he led Corporate Strategy for Latin America at Citigroup Asset Management.Ronaldo is a graduate of the UCLA Anderson Executive Program and holds degrees in Management and Business Economics, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from UFRJ in Brazil. He is trilingual in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Experience
Corporate Strategy
Dec 2005 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Trusted strategic partner to the CEO at Western Asset, contributing to high-level decision-making across global business functions, product innovation, and market positioning.Directly involved in the development and execution of the firm’s corporate strategy, including the formulation of key goals and objectives, preparation of Board of Directors presentations, and identification of M&A and strategic partnership opportunities.Play a key role in the oversight of the firm’s international footprint, providing ongoing assessments of business performance, product positioning, and market dynamics.Work closely with the Director of Global Client Service & Marketing and the Director of Investment Operations on firmwide initiatives, while also leading engagements with top-tier consulting firms.Develop forward-looking thought leadership and maintain active dialogue with industry influencers to inform the firm’s long-term vision and competitive strategy.
Education
BA - UFRJ - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bachelor, Business Administration
1991 — 1995
MBA - UFRJ - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
MBA lato sensu, Management & Business Economics
2000 — 2001
Executive Program - UCLA Anderson School of Management, California, US
Executive Program, Organizational Leadership, Business Management
2011 — 2012
Languages:
Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Thought Leadership
- Financial Modeling
- Asset Managment
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Capital Markets
- Business Planning
- Mutual Funds
- Business Strategy
- Product Development
- Fixed Income
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