Introducing Portugal to the world, as The New Diving Destination.Portugal Dive is a group of passionate Portuguese divers who share their love for the ocean and underwater realms. Whether exploring Portugal's mainland, the Azores, or Madeira, diving with Portugal Dive promises an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in the country's rich biodiversity, discover unique dive sites, and witness captivating marine life. From reefs to wrecks, Portugal offers diverse underwater adventures.The group assists clients in two ways: through exclusive dive packages that handle logistics, and by ensuring everyone has fun—whether diving or enjoying a day at the beach. Dive into Portugal's aquatic wonders with Portugal Dive!

International Training is comprised of five separate organizations; SDI, TDI, PFI, ERDI and First Response Training International.SDI was created in 1999 and grew out of the success of our sister company TDI, which specializes in the more advanced disciplines of dive training. SDI is the only agency to require students to be taught with modern dive computers from the onset of training.TDI is the largest technical certification agency in the world. As one of the first agencies to provide training in mixed gas diving and rebreathers, TDI is seen as an innovator of new diving techniques and programs which previously were not available to the general public. ERDI is the Public Safety diving (PSD) agency that trains Police, Fire and other public safety organizations in Search and Rescue techniques in just about every submerged environment known. ERDI trains departments on how to make and maintain their own PSD teams along with being the only Public Safety diving training agency that has their own insurance that endorses its own standards.

DIVING talks is an international diving show held in Portugal annually, where the world's leading divers converge to share their recent achievements. This event serves as a platform for diving enthusiasts, professionals, and industry experts. It encompasses three key trends:1. The Talks: A series of exciting presentations covering topics like cave and wreck diving, underwater cinematography, and sub-aquatic archaeological studies.2. The Fair: An exhibition showcasing cutting-edge diving equipment, lighting systems, and inspiration for future underwater adventures.3. The Underwater Photography Collection: A curated display of captivating underwater images captured by talented awarded photographers.Portugal, with its rich maritime heritage, is poised to become a hub for all things related to the underwater world, both technically and scientifically and the DIVING talks aims to accelerate that process.

Novo Banco is the 4th biggest Portuguese Bank. Operating in Corporate, Retail and Private Banking, over 450 branches in Portugal, and under the Novo Banco España brand, also in Spain.INFORMATION SYSTEMSHead of Demand Management (IT projects) and Group Information Security Officer- IT investment portfolio management and control (900+ projects, 80+ million EUR);- Implementation of the Demand Management model, evaluating business requirements, and challenging every proposed project against the bank's ongoing portfolio;- Reduction of 7,5% in IT unitary costs over 95% of budgeted projects;- Set up and Group adoption of state-of-the-art information security policies and procedures;- Teams of 4 and 8 direct reports.ASSET MANAGEMENT (Capital Projects and Real Estate)Head of Cultural Heritage and Corporate Art Collections- Management of collections and works of art, 5.000 references, 75+ million EUR;- “Strategic Plan for Novo Banco Cultural Heritage and Art Collections”, presented to the Portuguese Government, led to the creation of NB Cultura, the Novo Banco Art Foundation.

Banco Espirito Santo was the 2nd biggest Portuguese Bank. International operations in Europe (Portugal, Spain, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland), South America (Brazil and Venezuela) and Africa (Angola, Libya and Mozambique). Investment Banking, Corporate, Private and Retail Banking, 650+ branches.ASSET MANAGEMENT (Capital Projects and Real Estate)Divestment Director and Head of Marketing of the Real Estate Division- Lead the merger of the Bank’s real estate expertise into a single Division (before 3 departments), reducing the headcount from 245 to 130;- Portfolio management, both core and divestment units, in Portugal, Spain, France, Angola, Mozambique, Libya and Venezuela; (1,0+ billion EUR on distressed assets);- Reduction of 20% on core portfolio and 38% on divestment portfolio operational costs;- Increase in overall sales of distressed assets from 200 million to 350+ million EUR.- Teams of 8 direct and 23 indirect reports.COMMERCIAL INNOVATION and BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTHead of Cross-segment Retail Sales and EasyBES Managing Director - Development of cross-segment acquisition skills throughout the branch network, supported by the EasyBES best practices, engaging a sales force of 3.500;- Increase 11% in client acquisition and 18% in client involvement;- Lead the Virtual Banking independent business unit branded “easyBES”, specialised on aggressive affluent client acquisition, under cooperation agreements with the Tier 1 Banco Espirito Santo corporate clients on a profit-sharing basis;- Acquisition of 7.500+ affluent clients, business volume of 120+ million EUR;- Team of 4 direct and 55 indirect reports.INFORMATION SYSTEMSDirect Banking and e-Business- Setup and management of the Mortgage - Real Estate Portal, modernising the value proposition, and update on technology and platform;- Growth on registered units for sale, from 35.000 references to 90.000 (in around six months) becoming the biggest real estate database in Portugal.

Sonae is a conglomerate of companies, one of the most prominent Portuguese economic group, operating in wholesale, logistics, retail, real estate, hospitality, tourism and leisure, amongst other business areas.- Implementation of a highly ambitious expansion plan, 15 to 20 new sites (hypermarkets and shopping malls) per year, an annual investment of 100+ million EUR;- Development of project and construction standards for different brands (e.g. “Modelo” construction area 5.000 sq.m.);- Reduction of 33% on unit costs, from 7,5 million EUR to 5 million EUR.

Groupe Pierre Premier was a French Real Estate Developer, operating in European capitals at the high-end luxury office market, only iconic buildings in central locations.- Site procurement, project development from conception to construction and delivery. Worked on 3 office buildings, a portfolio of luxury residential projects targeted to high net-worth individuals, a budget of 40 million EUR.

Banco Vitalicio España was the owner of Vitalicio Seguros, an insurance company developing an expansion plan, in Iberia (Spain and Portugal).- Sites procurement, branch technical details (architecture and FF&E), development and delivery.