With a multicultural background, Kaio Philipe has founded and led global brands worldwide, boasting a career that spans technology, finance, and media. Originally from Brazil and settled in the US, Philipe's expertise encompasses the consumer and banking sectors. He led KAYAK.com & OpenTable products globally, steering the company's expansion into emerging markets and the US Hispanic region. In addition, he spearheaded key projects at Baidu—China's leading big tech—and contributed to the early growth of Google in the Americas, marking his involvement with two of the world's largest search engines. This experience was preceded by his foray into financial markets, serving in the investment banking divisions of Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank. Philipe co-founded and served as COO and President of Bloomberg Linea, a collaborative venture with Bloomberg and Duty Free Americas, where his strategic leadership has propelled the platform's reach to 35 million monthly users since its 2021 inception, delivering rich, data-centric content. He now serves as Inter&Co's Chief Business & Marketing Officer (NASDAQ: INTR), the pioneer financial super app with 31 million customers across the Americas, and the naming rights provider of a major MLS team arena in the U.S. A frontrunner among America’s new generation of leaders, Philipe’s dedication and advocacy have earned him prestigious accolades, including Digiday’s Leader of the Year for his influence within the Hispanic and Latinx communities in the consumer sector and a spot on Phocuswright's "35 Under 35" list for his past contributions within the travel industry. He served the International News Media Association as VP of the Board, and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences as a judge for the international Emmys. His past tenure on Rentcars.com's board further showcases his broad vision. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and lives in Miami.
