About
Who is Claudio Marinho
I work at the intersection of urbanism, innovation, and public policy. With a track record that includes the conception of dynamic places such as Porto Digital (Recife), I am committed to building more compact, viable, and inclusive cities through intelligent urban planning. My approach combines urban planning, public policy orchestration, and systemic thinking to transform places into true platforms for the future.
Former Secretary of Planning, Science, Technology and Environment of Pernambuco (1999–2006), I led the policy that gave rise to the Porto Digital innovation district in the heart of Recife. Executive leadership in urban, state, and regional planning across Northeast Brazil, with a focus on strategic development projects; scenario planning and strategic management for innovation and organizational change; regeneration of urban centers through innovation districts and technology hubs; connecting public, private, and academic actors to drive innovation ecosystems.
Civil Engineer and Urban Planning specialist — UFPE; Public Sector Economics specialist — UNICAMP.