CPQi Appoints Antonio Vinhas as Global Head of Operations

Online, August 12, 2013 (Newswire.com) - CPQi, the market leader in capital markets technology services based in Latin America, today announced the hiring of Antonio Vinhas Rodrigues as Global Head of Operations. Brought on to lead CPQi's global operations organization, Vinhas' responsibilities include providing leadership to the operations teams in the Americas and EMEA, as well as overseeing the delivery of all projects and programs, supporting pre-sales and providing executive oversight. He will report to CPQi's Chief Executive Officer, Terry Boyland.

Vinhas brings over 30 years of experience in leading technology teams inside major banks, meeting the goals of the banking business as well as setting and delivery strategy. Throughout his career, he has focused on people management, human capital development, implementing and managing systems and ensuring appropriate methodologies are employed.

He was most recently Chief Information Officer at UBS Brazil, Switzerland's largest banking group, a role which included the integration of Link Investimentos acquired by UBS. In this capacity, he implemented the core platforms for the bank, delivered a new operations centre, built a team of leading professionals and aided the banks strategy within the region. Prior to that Vinhas has served as CIO for both Deutsche Bank and ING Brazil.

"The experience and expertise that Vinhas brings to CPQi will be a tremendous asset to our team as we expand the operations throughout Latin America and further in the US" explains Boyland. "We continue to lead our market in the provision of the highest quality services and ensuring continued quality as we grow is of vital importance. The addition of Vinhas to our leadership team is another step in that direction."
Antonio Vinhas commented, "I am excited to join a team with such an impressive track record and with so much growth potential. I look forward to helping drive an expanded operational footprint within the Americas region and further afield as well as assisting CPQi as it continues to deliver leading banking solutions and services to the market."