I’m an innovator & disruptor, dealmaker & closer.With 10+ years of experience in the aviation services industry, my expertise expands from strategy & business development, to technology in aviation, inflight entertainment & media, airport concessions and real estate.Check what I have been doing under my cumulative positions at Conetic Group (with Touch, Above and Oxygen), inspired by the vision to expand and improve our journey as travelers!
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Co-FounderFlippexLisbon, Pt
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Vice President Business DevelopmentConetic Aug 2022 - PresentMiami, Florida, United StatesExpanding the traveler's journey, for a memorable experience before, during and after each flight.Implementing the group's vision, by designing the strategy, exploring innovation avenues and developing new businesses. And doing all of that with great people and partners! -
Vice President Business DevelopmentTouch Inflight Solutions Jul 2021 - PresentMiami, Florida, United StatesLeading the strategic growth of the group, as well as the Business Development, including Sales & Marketing.More to come soon… -
Director Of Business DevelopmentTouch Inflight Solutions Oct 2017 - Jun 2021Miami, Florida, United StatesResponsible for Business Development, including Marketing and Sales, and for Strategic Planning, reporting directly to the company’s CEO. Acquiring new businesses and contracts worth $30M+.Key customer segments include airlines, business jets and airports and new segments in ground transportation, cruise ships and internet service providers.Responsible for the growth into ancillary revenue solutions and cloud-based technologies. Key driver of business change and pivoting, introducing new concepts and business models that lead to the creation of 2 new product departments and respective revenue streams.Currently expanding the business and spinning off a cloud-based tech venture for media processing, managing the end-to-end joint venture setup, start-up launch, and go to market. -
Vice President Business DevelopmentOxygen Jul 2021 - PresentLisbon, Portugal -
Director Of Business DevelopmentOxygen May 2019 - Jun 2021Miami, Florida, United StatesFor more peaceful moments. Launching the Airport Lounge offering as a key step of the integrated passenger journey. -
Managing Director & Vp Business DevelopmentAbove Dec 2020 - PresentLisboa, PortugalA total blue ocean strategy approach to the media supply chain up in the air.Responsible together with a great team of experts for the end-to-end establishment of the Joint-Venture between media management partner Touch and media tech partner CastLabs.Heading the corporate governance implementation, business development strategy, business plan, team ramp up and go-to-market. In the process of scaling up the venture, establishing business partnerships and aiming to penetrate new markets. -
Director Of Business DevelopmentIn Flight Solutions Group Mar 2016 - Sep 2017Lisboa E Região, PortugalHead of Business Development and Strategic Planning at the group's executive board, covering the entire business portfolio spread across Portugal and Brazil, having acquired new businesses worth $50M+.Managing the airport concessions business, with 9 facilities across 5 airports and a 250+ workforce. Responsible for tender process, lease negotiation and project implementation.Implementation of new airport lounge brand and concept, hosting 500k passengers per year, working with airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Air France and many others.Continuous strategic and market-focused planning, introducing design-thinking methodologies into the company's business model design and strategy frameworks, from ideation to implementation and P&L accountability for all projects and investments.Management and oversight of key Departments: PMO, Sales and Marketing. -
Senior Project ManagerIn Flight Solutions Group Apr 2014 - Mar 2016Lisboa E Região, PortugalResponsible for managing key projects at the PMO office: planning, implementation, coordination & report.Responsible for managing Tenders, RFP, RFI and overall procurement process and the respective business proposals, commercial engagement & negotiation.Internal processes optimization (both operational and financial), implementation and control of KPIs customized for the business and PMO IT solutions with direct positive impact on profitability. -
Project ConsultantPronucase Oct 2013 - Apr 2014Lisboa E Região, PortugalProject Consultant for business processes optimization, while responsible for compliance of operational systems at 3 different customers.Responsible for the implementation of new operating methods, resources and IT solutions according to the customer specific requirements;Accountable for the research, analysis and preparation of business proposals. -
Mechanical EngineerPetrobras Global Trading B.V. Mar 2013 - Sep 2013São Paulo E Região, BrasilResponsible as a Project Manager for the Mechanical Project of parameterization for an hexapod robot at TPN, a partnership between Pertobras and Universidade de São Paulo (USP).Project Scope: Modulation of the oscillation behavior of offshore oil platforms / oil vessels when transferring oil & gas; MVP design from supplier procurement to construction and implementation.
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André Valera Education Details
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Business Strategy Postgraduate Course -
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Salesianos, Oficinas De S. JoséScience & Technology Course
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André Valera attended Imperial College Business School, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade De São Paulo, Salesianos, Oficinas De S. José.
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André Valera has skills like Project Planning, Business Process Improvement, Business Aviation, Project Management, Project Coordination, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Business Proposals, Management Consulting, English, Business Development, Leadership.
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