Extended CV - Jorge Luis Tonetto

Professional Profile

Economist and public finance specialist with over 30 years of experience in public administration, fiscal policy, government finance. Extensive executive leadership in the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, municipal government, academia, and corporate boards. Current research focuses on public policy, taxation, innovation, digital government, and regional development.

Education

·         Postdoctoral Research, La Salle – Universitat Ramon Llull (2024), Spain.

·         Ph.D. in Economics, PUCRS (2021–2024). Thesis: Public Policy Evaluation.

·         Master's in Economics, PUCRS (2016–2017).

·         Specialization, Government Financial Management, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA (2011).

·         Specialization, International Tax Integration, FGV and European Union (2005–2006).

·         Specialization in Information Systems, UFRGS (1998–1999).

·         Specialization in Political Sciences, PUCRS (1991–1992).

·         B.Sc. in Law, PUCRS (1987–1992).

·         B.Sc. in Economics, PUCRS (1986–1991).

Professional Experience

·         1993–Present – Tax Auditor, State Treasury of Rio Grande do Sul (SEFAZ-RS)

·         2015–2024 – Professor of Economics and Public Finance, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)

·         2025–Present – Affiliated Researcher, La Salle – Universitat Ramon Llull

·         2019-2022 – State deputy secretary of Finance, State of Rio Grande do Sul

·         2014–2016 – Municipal Secretary of Finance, Municipality of Porto Alegre

·         2010 – Administrative and Financial Superintendent, Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul

·         1994–1995; 2018 – Secretary of Planning, Municipality of Santo Ângelo

Boards and Advisory Positions

·         Banrisul – Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors (2019–2022, 2023–Present).

·         Banrisul – Member, ESG/Climate Responsibility Committee (2022–Present).

·         Banrisul – Chairman, Remuneration Committee (2012–2014).

·         CADIP-RS – Board Member (2009–2011); Fiscal Board (2019–2023); Board Member (2025–2026).

·         Carris – Chairman of the Board (2014–2016).

·         PROCEMPA – Fiscal Board Member (2014–2017).

·         CORECON-RS – Council Member (2018–2019).

·         IPE-RS – Control Committee Representative (2007).

·         ITESM (Tecnológico de Monterrey) – Scientific Committee Member (2025).

Selected Publications

·         10 peer-reviewed journal articles (2023–2026), including publications in Economies, Sustainability, Climate, Development Policy Review, Administrative Sciences, Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, Applied Journal of Economics, Law & Governance.

·         4 book chapters.

·         2 books: The Digital Government: Innovation and Data-Driven Tax Compliance (2026);Perspectivas para o Desenvolvimento do Rio Grande do Sul: da competitividade às finanças (2025). 

Editorial Activities

·         Reviewer for journals including Healthcare, Systems, Commodities, LAND, Applied Economics Letters, Economies, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, EconomiA, Sustainability, and Economic Systems.

·         Special Editor for Triple Helix Journal, Economies, Sustainability, World, Business, and Regional Science and Environmental Economics.

Awards

·         2015 – Troféu Equilibrista, Instituto Brasileiro de Executivos de Finanças (IBEF-RS).

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish and Italian (fluent); German (functional); Catalan (basic).

Additional Highlights

• More than three decades of executive leadership in fiscal policy and public finance.
• Extensive experience with tax administration, public budgeting, governance, innovation and digital government.
• International academic collaborations and consulting in public finance and economic development.