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Skills
Experience
CEO
PORCHAM – Sino‑Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
2023-05 -
Provides strategic direction and board engagement, driving international business development and government relations between Portugal and China. Spearheads initiatives that boost bilateral investment opportunities and champions trade relations, resulting in increased strategic partnerships. Delivers keynote speeches at industry seminars and represents the Chamber in media interviews. Authors articles to promote organisational goals.
CEO
Total Bold Consulting
2017-02 -
Leads strategic direction, financial operations and international trade consultancy while managing real‑estate projects across Portugal. Advises notable clients such as Caixa Angola Bank and Mota‑Engil, directs government liaison efforts and champions M&A opportunities. Orchestrates asset management and real‑estate negotiations, ensuring profitable outcomes for stakeholders.
Non‑Executive Board Member
MECSA (formerly Mota‑Engil South Africa)
2020-02 - 2024-08
Serves as an independent board member ensuring compliance with South African law. Advises on governance, compliance and risk‑management strategies, evaluates risk processes for continuous improvement and contributes to board discussions on strategic direction.
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 advised on cross‑cultural negotiations. Played a key role in expanding bilateral trade volumes and attracting Chinese investment to Portugal.
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 that attracted foreign direct investment and enhanced the client portfolio.
Board Member & Executive Director
VR Advanced Fabrics
2015-10 - 2016-10
Negotiated budgets achieving a 15 % cost reduction and supervised new factory construction, ensuring on‑time completion. Improved operational efficiency by 20 % through service‑provider management and strengthened government relations to secure funding opportunities.
Director
AICEP Portugal Global – Trade & Investment Agency
2014-04 - 2015-10
Directed salary negotiations and benefits for agency employees, establishing support systems and partnerships to enhance employee well‑being. Advocated for legal compliance regarding workers’ rights and contributed to the agency’s strategic trade promotion activities.
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, earning the Official GGDA Brand Ambassador Award. Delivered keynote speeches at international seminars and facilitated high‑level investment missions.
Director for South Africa
AICEP
2011-01 - 2012-12
Served as Commercial Diplomatic Attaché, overseeing trade promotion activities, building bilateral partnerships and supporting Portuguese companies entering South African markets.
Languages
Portugais
fluent
Anglais
fluent
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