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Skills
Experience
CEO
PORCHAM – Sino‑Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
2023-05 -
Provides strategic direction and board engagement to boost Portugal‑China business ties. Leads initiatives that increased bilateral investment opportunities and forged new strategic partnerships. Delivers keynote speeches at industry seminars and represents the Chamber in media interviews. Authored articles to promote organisational goals.
CEO
Total Bold Consulting
2017-02 -
Directs strategic direction, financial operations and international trade consultancy. Advises high‑profile clients such as Caixa Angola Bank and Mota‑Engil. Leads government liaison, M&A opportunities and asset‑management projects, overseeing real‑estate negotiations across Portugal.
Non‑Executive Board Member
MECSA (formerly Mota‑Engil South Africa)
2020-02 - 2024-08
Independent board member ensuring compliance with South African law. Advises on governance, compliance and risk‑management strategies. Evaluates risk‑management processes and contributes to strategic direction discussions.
VP for Portugal Relations
PORCHAM
2018-02 - 2023-05
Facilitated government relations to enhance Portugal‑China trade and investment. Supported Portuguese companies in building partnerships with Chinese firms and guided cross‑cultural negotiations. Provided advisory services to companies navigating bilateral market entry.
CEO
True Bridge Consultancy Group
2015-10 - 2017-01
Oversaw consultancy for trade and investment, facilitating cross‑border transactions. Supported investments into Portugal and UK market entry for Portuguese firms. Drove strategic initiatives to attract foreign direct investment.
Board Member & Executive Director
VR Advanced Fabrics
2015-10 - 2016-10
Negotiated budgets achieving 15 % cost reductions and supervised new factory construction, ensuring on‑time delivery. Improved operational efficiency by 20 % through service‑provider management and strengthened government relations to secure funding.
Director
AICEP Portugal Global – Trade & Investment Agency
2014-04 - 2015-10
Directed salary negotiations and benefits for agency employees. Established support systems and partnerships to enhance employee well‑being. Advocated for legal compliance regarding workers’ rights.
Director for South Africa, Namibia, Botswana & Lesotho
AICEP
2013-01 - 2015-10
Managed diplomatic relations and represented Portugal at EU economic committee meetings. Promoted Portugal as a prime investment destination and received the Official GGDA Brand Ambassador Award. Delivered keynote speeches at international seminars.
Director for South Africa
AICEP
2011-01 - 2012-12
Commercial Diplomatic Attaché responsible for fostering trade relations between Portugal and South Africa, coordinating bilateral projects and supporting Portuguese enterprises in the region.
Languages
Portugais
fluent
Anglais
fluent
Last updated: 4 weeks ago