RICARDO ALEXANDRE SANTOS BRASIL

Ricardo is an AI Executive and Digital Transformation Leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation across the USA and LATAM. His career began in cybersecurity, where he developed deep expertise in risk management, compliance, and IT governance—foundations that continue to shape his approach to technology transformation.
In the past 18 months at Microsoft, Ricardo has led groundbreaking initiatives in Responsible AI and Agentic AI, creating governance frameworks and enterprise strategies that ensure AI innovation is both impactful and ethical. He helps organizations deploy AI safely, responsibly, and at scale, aligning emerging technologies with measurable business outcomes.
Ricardo has served on Boards of Directors and in Senior Executive roles, leading global teams of 500+ professionals.

Built and deployed Responsible AI governance frameworks at Microsoft, enabling safe enterprise adoption across global teams. Led complex M&A integrations involving 500+ people through cultural and operational transitions. Designed cybersecurity programs that maintained zero critical breaches over multi-year periods. Drove shared services transformations that cut operational costs by 30%. Served on corporate boards guiding tech strategy. Co-authored "5 Passos para a IA Responsável."

Responsible AI & Governance
Agentic AI Solutions
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
IT Compliance & Audit
M&A Integration
Digital Transformation
PMO & Portfolio Leadership
Enterprise Architecture
Change Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Cultural Team Building
Strategic Planning
Six Sigma & Process Excellence
Board Advisory
Negotiation
Leading Global Teams (500+)
Bilingual: English/Portuguese