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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.

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
  • 2024
    The Executive MBA | Porto Business School, University of Porto
  • 2013
    Business Management Master’s | APNOR, Instituto Politécnico do Porto
  • 2004
    Accounting Degree | Instituto Politécnico do Porto
Timeline
  • 2024 - (...)
    Business Manager | Ateliers de Sobrosa, Portugal
  • 2022 - 2024
    Business (and Project) Manager | The Consortium Team, Portugal
  • 2020 - 2022
    Business (and Project) Manager | Perfect Wood, Portugal
  • 2014 - 2020
    Controller and CFO Deputy | Pinto Brasil SGPS, SA, Portugal
  • 2011 - 2012
    Controller and Certified Accountant | Troficolor, Portugal
  • 2003 - 2011
    Head of Finance and Administration | Artduchêne, Portugal
  • 2002 - 2003
    Certified Accountant Trainee | M. Monteiro, Contabilidade, Portugal