Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Over 20 years delivering strategy, sustainability, and transformation across Europe, Africa, and Latin America, from boardrooms to greenfield projects, across 12+ sectors and 59+ engagements. The work has included a $1.5B annual savings programme for a US energy major, a $250M profitability turnaround for a state-owned conglomerate in Angola, and leading sustainability strategy and EU incentive structuring for Aurora Lithium, a Galp-Northvolt joint venture, where I secured the EU STEP Seal among other public funding milestones. Today I work independently through Sustenuto Portugal and 2F Advisory, advising boards on sustainability strategy, corporate transformation, and M&A. I also evaluate R&I projects for EIT RawMaterials under Horizon Europe. Core areas: - Sustainability strategy and ESG integration - EU funding and incentive structuring (IPCEI, PRR, Horizon Europe) - Corporate governance and organisational transformation - M&A, due diligence, and equity story development - Mentoring and advising early-stage sustainability ventures Sectors: Healthcare and Pharma, Technology, Energy, Critical Minerals, FMCG, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Retail Geographies: Portugal, Angola, Spain, Brazil, UK, Sub-Saharan Africa
• Co-lead Sustenuto Portugal, driving strategic initiatives in sustainability and circular product development. • Advising clients on sustainability transformations, integrating innovative practices into their business models. • Fostering collaboration across teams to enhance sustainability strategies, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
Independent expert evaluator for EIT RawMaterials under the Horizon Europe framework. Assess R&I projects and startup proposals in critical mineral processing, battery materials, and clean technology, evaluating scientific merit, commercial viability, and go-to-market strategy.
2F Advisory Partners is a boutique strategy consultancy through which I structure and lead project teams to deliver strategic engagements for corporate clients. Where my independent advisory work is one-to-one, 2F is the vehicle for larger, team-based mandates. Assembling the right mix of specialists around each project and managing delivery end to end. Work spans strategy, sustainability, corporate transformation, M&A, and business development across Europe and Africa.
Independent strategy, sustainability, and business development advisor working across Europe and Africa. Engagements span strategic plans, corporate governance, M&A, due diligence, equity stories, and PMO support. Selected work by sector: Healthcare and Pharma: Strategic plans and governance redesigns for private healthcare investment holdings, pharmaceutical laboratories, hospital networks, and health-tech companies. Recurring advisory relationship with a PSI-listed healthcare technology group across four separate engagements. Energy and Critical Minerals: Carbon markets entry strategy for a major international food trading company. Financial modelling and equity story for an Angolan gas project. Strategic advisory for a major Portuguese energy company. FMCG and Agriculture: Strategic plan for a leading Portuguese wine producer. Long-term strategic options for a global industrial gas equipment manufacturer. Multiple Africa-based agriculture and agri-business engagements. Infrastructure and Logistics: PMO support and post-acquisition integration across a three-way trans-Iberian merger (7 workstreams). Financial Services: Equity story development for Angolan financial institutions. Series round preparation for a UK fintech. $30M negotiated acquisition bid for a specialised European retailer.
Aurora Lithium was a joint venture between Galp Energias and Northvolt developing a ~€1.2B lithium hydroxide refinery in Portugal, designed to be Europe's most sustainable facility of its kind. As Head of Sustainability, Strategy, and Incentives, I was responsible for: - Sustainability strategy: zero wastewater discharge, low emissions design, and circularity integration across operations - EU and national incentive structuring: led public funding applications at national and European levels, securing the EU STEP Seal among other milestones - Strategic planning and investment readiness across the project lifecycle - Executive advisory to the Board and Executive Committee on sustainability and strategic priorities - Interim Chief of Staff: coordinating cross-functional initiatives and major workstreams - External communications with public entities, regulators, and funding bodies - Secretary to the Executive Committee The project was discontinued following a shareholder decision in early 2025.