DAVID VÉLEZ
HEADQUARTERS: SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL EMPLOYEES: 5,000 – 10,000
FACT: SERVES MORE THAN 127 MILLION CUSTOMERS ACROSS BRAZIL, COLOMBIA AND MEXICO
DAVID VÉLEZ
TITLE: CEO COMPANY: NUBANK LOCATION: SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
The Colombian visionary behind Nubank, David Vélez, dismantled Brazil’ s banking oligarchy. By prioritising digital accessibility and zero fees, he co-created a fintech titan, revolutionising financial inclusion across Latin America.
138 March 2026