André C. B. de Aquino is a Full Professor of Organization Studies at the University of São Paulo. He is the President of the São Paulo Innovation District, and also leads the regional Public Policy for innovation districts as the Director of Science, Technology and Innovation for the State of São Paulo.
His academic and executive work covers public policy for innovation ecosystem development. His contributions include placemaking, risk analysis, compliance and polycentric governance for innovation districts, specially anchor-based models. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Institute for Technological Research of the State of São Paulo.