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André in a few words
Built from scratch and led the Portuguese technology hub of a fast-changing British startup, employing 60+ people. As Chief of staff, owned the global strategy deployment and people matters.
Seasoned executive with 20+ years experience in banking industry, great part leading technology, operational improvements, and digital transformation projects in Brazil, Latin America, USA and Europe.
International career, with living experiences in Brazil, UK, Switzerland and Portugal.
Education in Computer Science, Finance, Project Management, and Strategy & Innovation at Oxford University.
Experience
- Self-EmployedFundraiser and InvestorApril 2022 - Today (2 years and 8 months)Lisbon, PortugalFundraiser and investor in sustainable house buildings using mass timber and wood-frame structures
- VAKT Global LtdCountry Head | Chief of StaffFebruary 2019 - February 2022 (3 years)Lisbon, PortugalBuilt from scratch and led the Portuguese technology hub of VAKT, a British commodities start-up.
- Conecta PTCo-FounderJune 2018 - January 2019 (7 months)Lisbon, PortugalCo-founded a consulting business which was focused in helping foreigners relocating, investing or building new business initiatives in Portugal.
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Education
- Postgraduate degree, Oxford Diploma in Strategy and InnovationUniversity of Oxford, Said Business School2015Postgraduate degree, Oxford Diploma in Strategy and Innovation
- Executive Education, BTG Pactual Executive Leadership ProgramHarvard Business School2013Executive Education, BTG Pactual Executive Leadership Program
- Postgraduate degree , Executive MBA in Project ManagementFundação Getulio Vargas2005Postgraduate degree , Executive MBA in Project Management
- Postgraduate degree, Executive MBA in FinanceIBMEC1999Postgraduate degree, Executive MBA in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceUniversidade Estácio de Sá1993Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science