Portugal
- Seasoned executive with 20-year track record in diverse industries, including telecommunications, retail, financial services, and energy - hands on experience in translating strategy into action both as an Executive and a Consultant - Past experience includes holding the dual roles of Chief AI Officer and CFO at NOS Telecom and Media, a publicly traded company on the Lisbon Stock Exchange. NOS boasts a market capitalization of 1.8 billion euros and generates annual revenues of 1.7 billion euros.
- As CFO, I oversee Finance, Investor Relations, and Procurement, driving strategic decisions and ensuring financial health for a business with 1.7 billion euros in revenue and 720 million euros in EBITDA. - As Chief AI Officer, I lead the AI-driven Transformation program (SCAILE) to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs by 17% over three years. The program involves collaboration from Data Science, Data Engineering, RPA, Automation, IT, and HR to ensure the successful adoption of cutting-edge technologies and cultural transformation.
- Managing Director and Partner at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and BCG X in Lisbon, Portugal, with over 15 years of experience in the consulting industry. - Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and driving business growth for clients in various industries, with a particular focus on Telecom, Media and Technology (TMT), Consumer/Retail, Financial Services and Energy. - Lead BCG's Technology and Digital practice in Iberia, providing strategic guidance and support to clients on digital transformation, technology adoption, and innovation. - Core member of BCG X, BCG's digital innovation and ventures unit, where he collaborates with a global team of experts to create and scale new digital businesses and solutions. - Recognized for helping clients navigate the challenges and opportunities of the AI and Data age and the ability to develop and execute transformative strategies. - Passionate about using technology to drive positive strategy and sustainable change * Technology and Digital focus * - Extensive experience in the technology space working with clients across several industries, in particular in Financial Institutions, Insurance, Energy, Telecom and Retail - Core focus on IT Strategy and Efficiency Programs ranging all relevant topics across the tech function: operating model optimization, sourcing and vendor management, development and maintenance efficiency / productivity, infra & ops, agility and DevSecOps - Led 5+ large IT transformation programs, including architecture redesign, in the past 5 years in Iberia - Experience in the UK and French markets in Financial Institutions and Insurance space TMT & Consumer/Retail focus - Leading BCG’s relationship with the leading Telecom and Consumer clients in Portugal (CCO) Part of client teams for largest Spanish telecom player and top 3 Retailers - Experience in end-to-end Transformation program in both Telecom, Media and Retail space