Financial Services Leader driving innovation and operational excellence

Manuel is a Financial Services Leader with 15+ years of experience overseeing retail banking locations for CGD, guaranteeing operational excellence, assembling & training high-performing teams of 14+ personnel, and earning the trust of the surrounding communities. While pursuing Porto Business School’s Executive MBA, he is strengthening his profile with new skills around modern empathetic leadership, data-driven decision-making, improving processes & workflows, and navigating rapid change.

After completing the program, his goal is to mature into a CFO role where he can position an organization to succeed by enforcing compliance, instructing employees to provide impeccable client service, and scaling up with a long-term vision.

Working for one of Portugal’s top banks has strengthened Manuel’s resilience, enhanced his creative problem-solving skills, and sharpened his ability to adapt quickly to evolving circumstances. His unique profile and expertise in financial services position him to drive profitability .