Agi Inc (“Agi”), the holding company of Banco Agibank SA (“Agibank”) and all of its subsidiaries, has announced the appointment of Rafael Siqueira as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Siqueira will lead Agi’s Technology division with a mandate to accelerate the evolution of the bank’s digital platforms, broaden the adoption of artificial intelligence across the business, and reinforce a technological architecture designed to support the company’s growth.

Siqueira brings 30 years of experience in the technology sector, including more than 16 years serving as a CTO. He has built his career by combining entrepreneurship, digital product development, and the transformation of large organizations. Prior to joining Agi, he was a Partner and Technology Leader at McKinsey & Company for Latin America, where he worked alongside CEOs and technology leaders from major banks, retailers, and tech companies.

Siqueira also served as CTO and co-founder of three technology companies in Latin America: Apontador, Maplink, and TruckPad. At these firms, he led development processes, drove the expansion of digital platforms, and oversaw team building and fundraising. That trajectory pairs founder-level platform building with advisory work inside large organizations — the same combination Agi is counting on as it develops proprietary technology and pushes AI deeper into the business.

“Taking on the role of CTO at Agi is an opportunity to contribute to a company that has already integrated artificial intelligence into its business strategy,” said Siqueira. “My goal is to expand this capability by combining professionals from different areas, engineering, and intelligent agents to develop solutions that deliver concrete results for both customers and the bank.”

The executive’s arrival underscores Agi’s strategy of deploying technology and artificial intelligence in a cross-functional manner. The bank has been applying these tools to enhance customer experience, data analysis, credit underwriting, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.

“Rafael brings a unique blend of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, and advisor to major organizations undergoing technological transformation,” said Glauber Corrêa, COO of Agi Inc and CEO of Agibank. “His arrival strengthens our ability to develop proprietary technology, place artificial intelligence at the heart of our decision-making, and advance with speed, security, and impact for our customers.”

Among Siqueira’s priorities are advancing the artificial intelligence strategy, evolving the bank’s data architecture and platforms, developing digital products, and strengthening technology teams. He has also been tasked with increasing the integration between technology and other business areas, transforming opportunities identified by the teams into scalable solutions.

“Building an AI-driven company does not just mean adopting new tools,” the new CTO added. “It requires rethinking processes, preparing teams, and integrating technology into the business strategy. Agi already has a solid foundation in this journey, and we will work to accelerate this transformation in a responsible and measurable way.”

Siqueira succeeds Vinicius Aloe, who led Agi’s technology organization for more than two years, a period that included the evolution of the proprietary platform that supports the bank today.

“Vinicius was instrumental in building the technology foundation on which Agi operates today – a fully proprietary platform that integrates our physical and digital channels and has given us the speed and control that set us apart in the market,” said Marciano Testa, Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of Agi. “We are grateful for his leadership and pleased that he will continue to contribute to Agi’s strategic agenda.”

Aloe will remain with the company as an executive through year-end to ensure an orderly transition and will subsequently support Agi on strategic projects and committees. Siqueira’s appointment as a statutory officer of Banco Agibank is subject to approval by the Central Bank of Brazil. Both the regulatory approval and the year-end transition window are the remaining milestones to track as the handoff proceeds.

Additional information about Agi Inc is available on its investor relations website. Source: Global FinTech Series.