Fernando P de Mello Barreto

Consul General

Brazil

Education:
JD, University of São Paulo (1972).
LLM, Columbia University, New York (1974).
Law practice:
New York, Baker & Mackenzie (1973-1974)
São Paulo, Baker & Mackenzie (1974-1977)
Diplomatic career:
Brasilia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation Department (1977-1979)
Madrid, Embassy –Cultural affairs (1980-1982)
Quito, Embassy – Trade promotion (1982-1985)
Brasilia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Economic Department, Trade Policy Division (1985)
Brasilia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister’s Cabinet, Deputy Spokesperson (1986-1987/1990-1991)
Brasilia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister’s Cabinet, Economic Adviser (1992)
New York, United Nations, Economic Committee (1987-1990)
Ottawa, Embassy – Economic sector (1993-1995)
Geneva, World Trade Organization (1995-1998)
Brasília, Ministry of Trade, International Adviser, Minister’s Cabinet (1999-2000)
Brasilia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister’s Cabinet, Deputy Chief of Staff (2001)
Brasilia, Minister’s Cabinet, Chief of Staff (2002)
London – Consul General (2003- 2006)
Canberra, Australia – Ambassador (2006-2010)
Boston, USA – Consul General (2010-2012)
Moscow, Russia – Ambassador/Chargé of Affairs (1/2 of 2013)
São Paulo, Regional Office in São Paulo, Head (1/2 of 2013-2014)
Hartford, USA – Consul General (2015 – to present)
Teaching experience:
São Paulo University Law School – International Law (1975-1976)
Brasilia, Diplomatic Academy – Brazilian Diplomatic History (1992)
Books published:
The national treatment of foreign investments (1994)
Brazilian diplomatic history from 1912 to 1964 (2001)
Brazilian diplomatic history from 1964 to 1985 (2006)
Brazilian diplomatic history from 1985 to 2010 (2010)