CEO & Founder | DAVOS Invest SA

Specializing in:
. Alternative Investment Structures & Fund Operations
. Treasury & Liquidity Management for Sovereign and Quasi‑Sovereign Entities
. International Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) & EU Structural Funds
. Cross‑Border Financial Structuring (EU, Hong Kong & Special Jurisdictions)
. Governance, Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Liaison
. IT Systems Architecture, Networks & Secure Payment Platforms (IATA & SIBS)

Professional Summary

International executive, serial founder and investor with over 25 years of experience across Europe and Asia, combining financial management, international relations and advanced IT systems expertise. Since 1999, has founded and led more than 20 companies in Portugal, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Italy and the UK, consistently creating innovative business models with a long‑term vision (10+ years ahead of market trends).

Currently CEO & Founder of DAVOS Invest SA in Luxembourg, one of several strategic pillars in a broader ecosystem of ventures in finance, govtech and digital transformation. Proven track record as Board Member and CFO in multi‑jurisdictional structures, leading complex fund operations and treasury functions.

Previously served as European Commission Project Manager and Political Advisor for multiple Portuguese municipalities, structuring and implementing EU‑funded projects and public investment strategies. Early career in IT direction, systems and network administration, and electronic payment platforms (IATA, SIBS), enabling a unique integration of finance, technology and public policy.

Core Competencies
. Strategic Leadership & Corporate Governance
. Fund Operations & Asset Management
. Treasury, Cash & Liquidity Management
. EU Funds, Grants & Project Management
. Public Policy & Political Advisory
. International Relations & Government Liaison
. IT Infrastructure, Systems & Network Administration
. Payment Systems (IATA, SIBS) & Fintech Integration
. Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Controls
. Cross‑Border Structuring & Jurisdictional Strategy
. Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation & Influence
. Change Management & Digital Transformation

Accredited Consultant
. Recognised consultant and advisor to municipalities and governmental entities on EU‑funded projects and financial structuring.
. Trusted expert for institutional clients on cross‑border fund operations and treasury management.

Education
. International Relations, ISCSP – Portugal
. Computer Engineering, ISTEC – Portugal

Key Achievements
. Serial founder and CEO of 20+ companies since 1999 across Portugal, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Italy and the UK, consistently launching innovative ventures with a long‑term strategic horizon and strong technological foundations.
. Founded and developed DAVOS Invest SA (2019, Luxembourg) as one of the core pillars in a broader ecosystem of companies, positioning it as a cross‑border investment platform focused on alternative investment strategies for institutional and private clients.
. Managed EU‑funded projects across several Portuguese municipalities, securing and administering significant budgets under European Commission and Structural Funds frameworks, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
. Led fund and operations management for multiple entities in Hong Kong, supporting hedge fund operations and complex international transactions with robust operational risk controls.
. Implemented IATA & SIBS payment systems in the travel sector, integrating secure electronic payments with core business processes and financial reporting.
. Held board‑level and C‑suite positions (CFO, Board Member), overseeing financial strategy, treasury management, corporate governance and cross‑border structuring.
. Pioneered digital innovation in public administration in Portugal, including:
  » Promotion of the first “Internet Bus” for schools (1999), showcasing new digital learning and teaching environments.
  » Founding, promotion and leadership (CEO) of eCivitas, the first multi‑municipality cloud platform for local government management (2007).
  » Design and deployment of a cloud‑based Municipal Meetings Management system (2009), fully dematerialising council meetings with qualified electronic signature via the national eID (“Cartão de Cidadão”).
  » Founding and promotion of “A Minha Rua”, the Portuguese implementation of the FixMyStreet concept (2009), maintaining the software IP in own name.
  » Co‑development of the Electoral Information Kiosk (QiE) with Zetes Burótica, used in the first national election in Portugal leveraging national eID middleware, guiding citizens to the correct polling station.
  » Early integration of bank and financial payments via ATM/Multibanco (2010) into the eCivitas platform.
  » Automatic integration of national eID middleware into eCivitas workflows (2012), enabling secure, authenticated citizen interactions (online and in person) with municipalities.