Leonardo Leites is a product and technology leader with 16 years of experience, currently Head of Product at SumUp in São Paulo, where he blends strategic vision with hands-on delivery for fintech products. He began his career as a software engineer and progressively moved into product leadership, shaping digital services across Latin America from Terra’s streaming and web platforms to adaptive learning and assessment at Geekie. Leonardo has a strong track record in product discovery, data-driven roadmap definition, and cross-functional team leadership, including customer success and pedagogical teams to drive adoption and retention. His background in engineering and formal business education (FGV and ESIC) gives him fluency in both technical implementation and commercial strategy. Known for spotting partnerships and new technology opportunities, he has repeatedly launched multi-market products and built processes that scale.
16 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Executive MBA Business Management, Executive MBA Business Management at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
International MBA, International MBA at ESIC Business & Marketing School
Computer Science, Computer Science at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
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