# Antonio Bonchristiano

> Antonio Bonchristiano is a Brazilian investor, GP Investments co-chairman, Submarino co-founder and Akad Seguros co-founder and board member. His career combines operating roles, investment leadership and cultural patronage, including support for the Bodleian’s acquisition and digitization of a rare Shelley poem in 2015.

- **Role:** Co-Chairman at GP Investments; Co-founder and Board Member at Akad Seguros
- **Organizations:** GP Investments, Akad Seguros, G2D Investments, IZEA Worldwide, Submarino, Bodleian Libraries
- **From:** Santos, Brazil
- **Nationality:** Brazilian
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University of Oxford
- **Known for:** Co-founded Submarino, serving as CEO from 1999 to 2001; the company completed its IPO in 2005., Assumed leadership of GP Investments with Fersen Lambranho beginning in 2003., Co-founded Akad Seguros alongside investment and technology executives.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Graduated from Oxford; subsequently worked at Salomon Brothers in London and New York.
- **Early 1990s** — Partner at London financial consultancy Johnston Associates before joining GP.
- **1993** — Joined GP Investments.
- **1995** — Became a managing director at GP Investments.
- **1995-1997** — Served as CFO of SuperMar Supermercados.
- **1999-2001** — Co-founded Submarino and served as its CEO.
- **2003** — Began taking over GP leadership with Fersen Lambranho.
- **2014** — Became CEO of GP Investments, a historical role documented in corporate biographies.
- **2015** — Supported the Bodleian’s acquisition and digitization of Shelley’s Poetical Essay.
- **2022** — Listed among Akad Seguros’ founders following its launch under the Akad name.
- **2024** — Joined IZEA Worldwide’s board of directors.
- **2026** — GP and G2D’s current websites list him as GP co-chairman; G2D also identifies his Akad board membership.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Submarino, serving as CEO from 1999 to 2001; the company completed its IPO in 2005.
- Assumed leadership of GP Investments with Fersen Lambranho beginning in 2003.
- Co-founded Akad Seguros alongside investment and technology executives.
- Helped fund acquisition, digitization and online access for a unique surviving Shelley pamphlet acquired by the Bodleian in 2015.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — An October 1 IZEA director-compensation filing records a September 30 stock award to Bonchristiano for Q3 director fees.
- **2026-04** — GP’s current website, marked updated April 2026, lists Bonchristiano as co-chairman and Rodrigo Boscolo as CEO.
- **2026-04** — Akad published its 2025 sustainability report, recording R$1.17 billion in premiums issued and R$34.9 million net income; these are company results.

## Links

- Website: https://gp-investments.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-bonchristiano-23452b27/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23