Biography
Global leader with over 16 years of international experience, having lived and worked across 9 countries and 4 continents (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Dominican Republic, Angola, Malaysia, and Hong Kong). His career integrates four core areas:
Venture Building, Scaling & Investing:
Serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of 360imprimir, a global platform operating in 50+ countries. In Asia, he served as Managing Director of a Rocket Internet venture, a global leader in startup execution and scaling. He has also worked with Portugal Ventures as a Senior Investment Consultant. Over the past decade, he has collaborated with startups, scaleups, and SMEs across multiple industries, supporting fundraising, international expansion, and M&A processes.
Strategy & Organizational Innovation:
Led strategic and digital innovation projects across various sectors, including finance, industry, retail, energy, logistics, sports, and entertainment. Worked with organizations such as DPDgroup, Novo Banco, Sonae, L’Oréal, Cofidis, Sacoor Brothers, and the NBA, supporting the development of new business models, digital transformation, and the intersection of technology and sustainability.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement & Competitiveness:
Senior Consultant to the Council of Europe in Global Development Education, and to Business Roundtable Portugal, facilitating collaboration between government and corporations. Worked directly with Chairmen and CEOs of major groups such as José de Mello, BA Glass, Millennium bcp, and Semapa. Board member of the German Federal Association for Sustainability and active contributor to the World Economic Forum for over a decade. Currently serves as Regional Community Champion for Portugal and Spain within the Global Shapers Community and is the only Portuguese member of the Longevity Economy Taskforce.
Business and Academic Experience in Leadership Development:
Pioneer in applying experiential learning methodologies such as Applied Improv and FBI Negotiation Techniques. Combines hands-on business experience in developing teams and leaders across organizations including Sony IE, Goldenergy, Deloitte, VdA, MEO, Cofidis, and Vila Galé Group, with academic engagement. Former Guest Lecturer at ISCTE Business School, Universidad Europea, and Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics. Currently serves as Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship, Growth & Competitiveness Centre at Porto Business School and as Guest Lecturer. Author of the book “Technology & Sustainability Binomial”, advocating that true competitive advantage emerges from the integration of sustainable technological innovation and long-term strategic vision.