João Paulo Graça | EMBA< Back
PROGRESSIVE OPTIMIST THAT ONLY LOOKS BACK TO LEARN OR LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
João is a thoughtful and curious individual who believes that knowledge has more value when it’s shared with others.
Over the last decade, his passion progressed from purely technical functions to business management and development while, simultaneously, embracing every opportunity to improve his skills in the art of innovation, business management, communication, leadership, networking, creativity and design thinking.
João has successful career with more than 18 years’ experience in the environmental business, in three main areas such as water, waste and energy. His optimistic point of view and catching energy, motivates him to always find the perfect balance between optimum and efficiency. Such values were also the keystone that allowed him to excel in areas such as data analytics, logistics, market research, portfolio management, business prospecting and analysis, business plans, investments, and implementation.
João is a thoughtful and curious individual who believes that knowledge has more value when it’s shared with others.
Over the last decade, his passion progressed from purely technical functions to business management and development while, simultaneously, embracing every opportunity to improve his skills in the art of innovation, business management, communication, leadership, networking, creativity and design thinking.
João has successful career with more than 18 years’ experience in the environmental business, in three main areas such as water, waste and energy. His optimistic point of view and catching energy, motivates him to always find the perfect balance between optimum and efficiency. Such values were also the keystone that allowed him to excel in areas such as data analytics, logistics, market research, portfolio management, business prospecting and analysis, business plans, investments, and implementation.
Nationality: Portuguese
Languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish, French
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Top Strengths
Upbeat
Resillient
Mindful
Lateral-thinking
Accountable
Timeline
2017 - (...)
Business Development Manager | Luságua (Saur Group)
2013 - 2016
Business Development / Project Manager | INDAQUA (Miya Group)
2009 - 2013
Operations General Manager | AQUALEVEL (Mota-Engil Group)
2008 - 2009
Environment Engineer - Water and Wastewater Quality | INDAQUA (Mota-Engil Group)
2007 - 2015
Consultant - Risk Management | Independent Consultant
Academic Background
Executive MBA | Porto Business School
Master in Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship | University of Porto, FEUP
Degree in Environmental Engineering | School of Biotechnology, Catholic University
Future Professional Interests
Business Management
Strategy Development
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Marketing Management - Services / Industry
Environmental and Social Engagement and Development
Likes & Curiosities
Football, Tennis, Swimming, Scuba Diving
Spend time with friends
Cinema & Music
History & Politics
Global Economy
Business Dynamics
Social Issues
People in general