Biography
He holds a degree in Industrial Management Engineering (IST), a Master’s degree in Industrial Management (FCT-Nova) and in Business Administration (ISCTE), as well as an MBA from INDEG-ISCTE.
He has over 20 years of experience in the design and implementation of public policies for competitiveness, innovation, and internationalization, acquired through various roles at IAPMEI and AICEP (formerly ICEP), as well as serving as Secretary of State for the Economy in the XXIII Constitutional Government.
He has served on the governing bodies of several organizations linked to public policies for competitiveness, including PME Capital – Venture Capital Company (Supervisory Board), CEDINTEC (Board of Directors), and the Cork Technology Centre (Audit Committee and Board of Directors).
His professional background and qualifications provide advanced expertise in areas such as public policies for competitiveness, strategy, innovation, operations and logistics, project and company evaluation, European funds, and state aid.