Raquel Saraiva

Global Transformation Leader | Board Advisor | Expert in Process Excellence, Governance & Strategic Transitions

Lisbon Metropolitan Area

About

Raquel Saraiva is a global executive and board advisor with over two decades of experience leading finance transformation, tax strategy, and enterprise change across complex, multinational environments. As the Global Head of Finance Processes, Transformation and Transitions at A.P. Moller – Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping and logistics company, she leads a high-performing global team focused on reimagining and optimizing end-to-end finance operations to support Maersk’s strategic transformation agenda. Her remit spans process excellence, digital enablement, culture competence and transition management—ensuring that finance functions are agile, future-ready, and aligned with evolving business needs. Raquel brings deep expertise in finance, corporate and international tax, M&A, IFRS, and regulatory compliance, combined with a proven ability to harmonize systems, scale solutions, and lead cross-border transitions. She has completed executive leadership programs at Harvard Business School, INSEAD, and IMD, where she sharpened her capabilities in strategic communication, innovation leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for her clarity, resilience, and people-first approach, Raquel is passionate about empowering teams and unlocking the full potential of finance as a strategic business partner. Raquel is open to board and advisory roles where her global perspective, transformation expertise, and governance acumen can contribute to long-term value creation.

Experience

  • A.P. Moller - Maersk (11 yrs 11 mos)
    • Global Head of Finance Processes, Transformation and Transitions
      Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Senior Director Global Finance Transformation
      Jun 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Global Head of Accounting Transformation
      Jan 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Board Member at Maersk Portugal
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Board Member at Maersk L&S Portugal
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • European Tax Senior Manager at NetJets Europe (a Berkshire Hathaway Company INC.)
    Dec 2007 - Sep 2014 · 6 yrs 10 mos

  • Vodafone (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Tax Manager
      May 2003 - Dec 2007 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    • Group Tax Manager
      Sep 2005 - Apr 2006 · 8 mos

      M&A, Structuring and VAT Planning