Alumnus Spotlight: Ricardo Lacerda ’96

Published on October 9, 2025

CBS is proud to celebrate Ricardo Lacerda ’96, CEO of BR Partners, one of the largest independent investment banks in Latin America, on the company’s recent debut on the Nasdaq!

Ricardo’s leadership and vision exemplify the values of Columbia Business School—commitment, innovation, and impact. We extend our warmest congratulations to Ricardo and the BR Partners team on this remarkable achievement and look forward to seeing what’s next for the company on the global stage.

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