Manuel Bonneville de Moura Coutinho

Jiu Jitsu athlete and Instructor // PR & HR @ Contra - Lisboa

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

About

Manuel is a Law school graduate from the University of Lisbon and a Master in Management from Nova School of Business and Economics. An entrepreneur at heart, Manuel started his first business in 2017, the restaurant Mezcais LX, that company grew from 6 to 52 employees in just over two years. Since then Manuel has founded three other restaurants and is currently co-managing the restaurant Las Ficheras and the brand new Contra in the Lisbon docks. Manuel has been a rugby player for many years, playing for teams in Portugal, Argentina and the United States of America. Also represented Portugal in several occasions for the junior teams. A Harley Davidson enthusiast, Manuel spends his free time riding motorcycles, lifting weights, behind the barbecue or raising his dog

Experience

  • Jiu Jitsu Instructor at Gracie Barra Carnaxide e Queijas
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • CONTRA - LISBOA (Full-time · 5 yrs)
    • Chief Marketing Officer
      Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    • Co-Owner
      Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

  • Chief Marketing Officer at Las Ficheras
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

  • Co-Founder at Mez Cais & Mez Cais LX
    Aug 2017 - Present · 9 yrs

    Me and 2 friends opened our first Restaurant, Mez Cais LX, in August 2017. Due to the great response from the public we opened a second location in November. We are not stopping here!

  • Public Relations Coordinator at Beat to Beat
    Oct 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 10 mos

    Part-time employed while still attending Nova Sbe for a Masters in Management Event organization and brand activation. Social media marketing.