David Estella was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and at the age of 17 moved to the United States where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies from the University of California. David began his career working for non-profit organisations in Boston, where he also acquired his Master’s in Urban Development. In 2012, David and his wife returned to their home country where he continued to work as a consultant for international non-profits. A few years later, David joined CV as the Country Manager for Brazil and established the CV office in São Paulo. David now serves as Director for the Americas. He currently lives in Miami with his wife Nara and their children, Noah and Lanah. David loves surfing, nature and Brazilian bbq.