João has built his career at the intersection of public policy, private strategy, and institutional negotiation.
He spent the better part of a decade inside Portugal's public institutions, first advising on economic policy and coordinating key city projects in Lisbon — including the Beato Innovation District, the Lisbon Blue Hub, and the city's multisectoral response to the economic impact of COVID-19 – then serving as Chief of Staff to the Councilor for Culture and Economy and Innovation. Most recently, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff to a minister, where he focused on unlocking private investment in nationally significant projects and managing the relationship between government and major companies operating in Portugal.
Before and alongside that public sector arc, João worked in government affairs, corporate communications, and international trade. He brings this experience to bear on projects where strategy, access, and the ability to move between worlds make the difference.
He holds a law degree from NOVA University Lisbon (2005–2011), a Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science and International Relations from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2014), and a CPD Certificate in Public Policy Analysis from the London School of Economics (2020).