Alvaro Fernando
Entrepreneur, Musician, Internationally Award-Winning Speaker, Partner at VU Studio, and Guest Contributor of the Presentation
Alvaro Fernando is an entrepreneur, musician, and internationally awarded speaker, partner at VU Studio for over 25 years. Author of iconic Brazilian advertising soundtracks, he combines communication, persuasion, and human development to inspire people and organizations to achieve results with authenticity.
About Alvaro Fernando
Awarded in Cannes, London, and New York
Alvaro Fernando holds a law degree from USP and has built a successful career spanning over 25 years as a businessman, musician, and partner at VU Studio. He is the author of Brazil’s most recognized musical signature today (IFOOD) and several famous TV jingles. His voice is also widely recognized by attendees of his lectures.
Throughout his career, he has created over 3,000 projects for the country’s top advertisers. He has been awarded 3 Cannes Lions, 2 first-place medals at the New York Festival, and 3 trophies at the London International Awards, in addition to three “Professionals of the Year” awards and numerous national honors.
A member of ATD – Association for Talent Development, he is one of Brazil’s most sought-after speakers, giving talks in national and multinational organizations across the country.
He was a Grammy Awards contender and served as President of APROSOM – Brazilian Association of Producers of Advertising Phonograms.
Author of the book “Communication and Persuasion – The Power of Dialogue” (DVS), which ranked among the top 10 bestsellers in its category on Amazon, focusing on the power of SINCERITY and HONESTY in achieving results.
Alvaro Fernando holds a MASTER in NLP from SBPNL and has trained in Eastern philosophy courses with the Art of Living Foundation, including Ashtavakra, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads.
He is also actively involved in volunteer work with the pacifist stress-relief organization “Art of Living” and the NGO “Migraflix,” which supports refugees in Brazil.