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“An intelligent and creative strategist but also an inspiring perfectionist with great interpersonal skills. One of the most valuable hospitality professionals I have ever met.”

Jorge Catarino – CEO & Founder, JAC

“A profound expert on the hospitality sector allied to high moral standards and great interpersonal skills that have allowed him to fully succeed in delivering in full his big challenges.”

Nuno Ferreira Pires – CEO, Sport TV

“I was impressed by his commercially- minded and thoughtful approach to branding and strategic positioning, which clearly makes him stand out.”

Sérgio Leandro – SVP Operations, Highgate

“His market up-to datenesss and analytical skillset combined with his expertise in project management make him an outstanding hospitality consultant.”

Mario Chessa – Hospitality and Luxury Real Estate Advisor

“We were able, through his leadership, motivated team work, and a great belief and focus in the objectives, to implement this model effectively.”

João Catanho – Director of Revenue and Distribution Europe & LatAm, Minor Hotels

“A true leader with an entrepreneurial spirit that adds tremendous value to all ventures he is involved with. A team leader, a great motivator, results oriented, pragmatic and extremely dynamic.”

José Reino da Costa – ExCom member, Millennium Ageas

“I’ve been consistently impressed by his drive, his focus on getting things done – the right way – and his clarity of purpose.”

João Soares – Senior Partner, Bain & Company

“A calculated risk taker, pragmatic leader and realist who seems to grasp ideas holistically whilst still taking note to the more acute details. Filipe is a value creator in the truest sense. ”

Alexandre Matos – Consultant and Board Advisor

“All opinions were important, no matter where you are on the organization chart, making it a pleasure to work under his management.”

Luís Carvalho – Regional Director of E-Commerce and Distribution, Minor Hotels

“Filipe played a key role in developing a strategy to get buy-in from both the sales team and senior management, as well as in mobilizing everyone for implementation.”

Nelson Fontainhas – Partner, Deloitte

“Deeply impressed by his thoroughness, strong analytical skills and drive to shape the organization into a new paradigm.”

Gonçalo Cadete – Managing Partner, Estoril Capital Partners

“He stands out for his professionalism, expertise and leadership. I find him inspiring and motivating.”

Louise Lijmbach – Manager Portugal, Booking.com

“A highly driven person, focused on results and very pragmatic, with a deep concern on fundamental structural improvements across all functional areas and the competence to deliver.”

João Rodrigues Pena – Executive Director, Consultant and Entrepreneur

“He has been able to perform in various roles in different industries, sometimes in quite difficult environments, always focused in creating value and developing strong teams and businesses.”

Joaquim Souza – Senior Executive and Investor

“Extremely well connected professionally with an incredible background not only in hospitality but also in other areas.”

Oriol Juvé de Yebra – Resort Manager, Six Senses Ibiza

“He is innovative and has some great leadership skills, keeping the cohesion and
motivation of a workgroup. His positive attitude is one of his best attributes.”

Sérgio Leandro – SVP Operations, Highgate

“A role model of leadership, an example to all his followers. Francisco can handle all challenges like no other, improving the motivation of all subordinates.”

Miguel Inácio – Director of F&B, Dolce Campo Real Lisbon

“We recognize the remarkable talent of Francisco Nogueira de Sousa in delivering significant management returns. He played a crucial role with his expertise and knowledge of hotel management.”

Pedro Seabra – President and Partner, Discovery Investments

“An outstanding hotelier with profound knowledge of hotel business. Always looks back for the teams he leads with absolute commitment.”

Pedro Catapirra – Cluster General Manager, Highgate

“The true hotelier from head to toe. His skill to motivate and keep the team focused in achieving results, and specially is unique way to deal with guests was indeed special.”

Paulo Figueiredo – COO, Onyria Group

“A solid talent manager, with substantial knowledge of the hospitality business. A professional with track record on transforming a number of individual professionals into a strong team.”

José Pedro Almeida – CEO & Founder, XLR Revenue Management System

“A natural Leader. He leads with passion and get his team passionate for the company mission and their role in the organization.”

Rui Ventura – Regional Communications & Content Manager, Monster Energy

“The talent, pragmatism, and joy of working with Francisco Nogueira de Sousa became the key to success in elevating Campo Real to a high standard in the Portuguese tourism landscape.”

António Carneiro – President, Regional Tourism Board of the West Region

“Adding his own cheery brand of mentorship, his ideas, suggestions, and thought process has helped Tripwix move into new directions.”

Lisa Bruno – Co-Founder, Tripwix

“The combination of his resilience, trustworthiness, leadership skills and profound knowledge of the hospitality industry makes him the best person to advise and run any business in this field.”

Miguel Figueiredo – Coach, Mentor and Keynote Speaker

“A professional of excellence, both in accounting matters and in the matters related to audit and duties and obligations of statutory auditors. I highlight her integrity, the quality of her work and the sense of ethics and professionalism.”

João Ramos – Partner, PwC

“Excellent financial knowledge and professional ethics. Always with a positive attitude, easy communication, great ability to lead teams.”

Carlos Ramalho da Silva – CFO & Board Member, Yilport Iberia Group

“Affordable and available, responsible and fulfilling and, not least, a reference to the newest ones that follow her in the teams.”

Luís Ferreira – Partner, PWC

“In addition to her personal characteristics that make her a leader, such as responsibility, ethics and fairness, she has excellent knowledge of accounting principles, namely IFRS, and internal control.”

Maria João Faia – Director, PwC

“A professional of excellence, always attentive to the details, and loyal to her colleagues.”

João Martins – Financial and Administrative Manager, Águas do Tejo Atlântico