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José SantosExecutive MBA
Portuguese
Languages
- Portuguese / English / French
Top Strengths
- Leadership / Focus & Organization / Proactivity & Determination / Rigor & Consistency / Project Management
Future Professional Interests
- General Management / Advanced Project Management / Business Process Optimization / Digital Innovation & Transformation / Leadership & Organizational Development
José Santos Executive MBA
Versatile Business Manager, amplifying teams, optimizing resources propelling companies to expand their market share
José is a Business Manager with 20+ years of experience instilling efficiency, sparking innovation, and steering digital transformations for multi-sectoral enterprises. Currently, he manages all activities at Ateliers de Sobrosa, a new, fast-growing luxury furniture brand, while simultaneously pursuing his Executive MBA at Porto Business School. He combines modern leadership techniques with sharp financial acumen to drive growth and expansion for diverse businesses.
At Porto Business School, he gained a 360-degree understanding of strategy development, leading & managing high-performing teams, communicating effectively in international environments, and incorporating data-driven insights into operations. His goal upon completing the MBA is to ascend into a higher leadership role where he can continue positioning rapidly scaling businesses for sustainable growth.
Jose respects employers that prioritize ESG initiatives and invest in their workforce. As a leader, he strives to delegate tasks to his team members based on their individual strengths, while connecting them with opportunities to grow and thrive so that the company retains their talents. He would be an invaluable resource to any organization that aims to accomplish growth, employee satisfaction, and recognition targets.
José is a Business Manager with 20+ years of experience instilling efficiency, sparking innovation, and steering digital transformations for multi-sectoral enterprises. Currently, he manages all activities at Ateliers de Sobrosa, a new, fast-growing luxury furniture brand, while simultaneously pursuing his Executive MBA at Porto Business School. He combines modern leadership techniques with sharp financial acumen to drive growth and expansion for diverse businesses.
At Porto Business School, he gained a 360-degree understanding of strategy development, leading & managing high-performing teams, communicating effectively in international environments, and incorporating data-driven insights into operations. His goal upon completing the MBA is to ascend into a higher leadership role where he can continue positioning rapidly scaling businesses for sustainable growth.
Jose respects employers that prioritize ESG initiatives and invest in their workforce. As a leader, he strives to delegate tasks to his team members based on their individual strengths, while connecting them with opportunities to grow and thrive so that the company retains their talents. He would be an invaluable resource to any organization that aims to accomplish growth, employee satisfaction, and recognition targets.
Languages
- Portuguese / English / French
Top Strengths
- Leadership / Focus & Organization / Proactivity & Determination / Rigor & Consistency / Project Management
Future Professional Interests
- General Management / Advanced Project Management / Business Process Optimization / Digital Innovation & Transformation / Leadership & Organizational Development
Academic Background
- 2024The Executive MBA | Porto Business School, University of Porto
- 2013Business Management Master’s | APNOR, Instituto Politécnico do Porto
- 2004Accounting Degree | Instituto Politécnico do Porto
Timeline
- 2024 - (...)Business Manager | Ateliers de Sobrosa, Portugal
- 2022 - 2024Business (and Project) Manager | The Consortium Team, Portugal
- 2020 - 2022Business (and Project) Manager | Perfect Wood, Portugal
- 2014 - 2020Controller and CFO Deputy | Pinto Brasil SGPS, SA, Portugal
- 2011 - 2012Controller and Certified Accountant | Troficolor, Portugal
- 2003 - 2011Head of Finance and Administration | Artduchêne, Portugal
- 2002 - 2003Certified Accountant Trainee | M. Monteiro, Contabilidade, Portugal
Likes & Curiosities
- Cycling
- Exploring & Travel
- Gastronomy
- Reading & Continuous Learning
- Music & Cinema
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