Wagner is a transformational executive leader with expertise, breadth, and experience in all aspects of human capital management, leadership, psychology, and the future of work. He started his career as a licensed psychotherapist and transitioned to critical roles in Fortune 500 companies, leading successful transformations in leadership and business, including the development of Future of Work capabilities for a Fortune 50 Financial Services global enterprise. Wagner is the author of Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace, which is a book on Leadership Skills for the future-ready workforce. Wagner is an inspiring speaker and a champion of diversity and inclusion with superior coaching skills and a proven ability to build dynamic talent strategies for growth in the new workplace. Wagner is a frequent contributor to publications and research organizations and has presented at major conferences across the US on the topics of the Future of HR, Future of Work, Leadership & Management Development, as well as DEI&B. He was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil.




"Wagner consistently generates positive energy when sharing ideas and strategies to grow our business with excellent ability to communicate with impact and business acumen of an experienced executive leader. I’m so impressed how he thoughtfully enhances the collective intelligence of the group by combining his leadership skills, Human Resources expertise, and his ability to speak with a clear vision and purpose. When Wagner speaks, everyone listens and we walk away with fresh ideas and thinking!"
"Wagner consistently generates positive energy when sharing ideas and strategies to grow our business with excellent ability to communicate with impact and business acumen of an experienced executive leader. I’m so impressed how he thoughtfully enhances the collective intelligence of the group by combining his leadership skills, Human Resources expertise, and his ability to speak with a clear vision and purpose. When Wagner speaks, everyone listens and we walk away with fresh ideas and thinking!"