Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa
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Partner at Groundlight
Location: Lisbon, Portugal 26 work roles 6 schools
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Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa previously worked as Council Member - Consultant at Glg and Partner at Icon Key Sa - Premium Beverages. Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa holds Phd Student - Suspended, Engineering And Management from Instituto Superior Técnico.

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About Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa

I have over 20 years of experience in various sectors and roles, both in Public and Private Sectors. And as an Entrepreneur. I have developed differentiation skills in strategy, planning, budgeting, negotiation, contracts management, investment, and public policy. My Focus is to foster the startup ecosystem in Portugal and beyond, leveraging my insights, network, and expertise. I have a strong academic background in Management, Logistics, Finance and an MBA and a Certification as a European Senior Logistician.As a Consultant, I leverage my expertise in Innovation. In all its variables. Also a specific focus in Entrepreneurship: Practical Management (Experienced based - that's new), Funding (either Public or Private) for startups and incubators/accelerators, providing insights and advice.Shareholder of Innovative startups as well. Odd not no.

Listed skills include Leadership, Logistics, Business Development, Negotiation, and 21 others.

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Groundlight
Groundlight
Partner
Lisbon, PT
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Partner

Groundlight

Lisbon, Pt

Council Member - Consultant

Current
Glg

New York City Metropolitan Area

GLG is a financial and global information services company headquartered in New York City. The company provides financial information and advises investors and consultants with business clients seeking expert advice. It is the world's largest expert network.

Mar 2024 - Present

Partner

Current
Groundlight

Oeiras, Lisbon, Portugal

Climate change . Public Policies. R&D. Entrepreneurship…

Mar 2024 - Present

Head Of Investments And Subsidies

Lisbon, Portugal

. Management and control of Government Public Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) Funds towards Startups and Incubators | Accelerators . Design and operationalization of measures, procedures and regulations for the applicationfunds of the RRP | 110M € Public Funds. Accountability and monitoring of the application of RRP funds;. Identifying and addressing gaps in funding for startups and proposing measure’sfor their resolution.

Jul 2022 - Feb 2024

Chief Financial Officer

Groundlight

Oeiras, Lisbon, Portugal

Aug 2015 - Aug 2022

Council Member - Consultant

Glg

New York City Metropolitan Area

GLG is an exclusive network of executives and industry experts who share insights and get access to unique benefits, events, and opportunities.

Mar 2015 - Mar 2022

Funding And Innovation Manager

Lisbon, Portugal

•Management Responsibilities of the Innovation and Fundraising Areas (National and European) for the companies of the BRISA group•Development of a 3-year plan, cross-group funding objectives in the area of Innovation, Performance Measurement Levels (KPI). Creation of procedures for the preparation of applications for existing and future projects to funds. Execution of applications with several national companies and entities of the National Scientific System to the PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan)•Recovery of European funds through External Audits•Recovery of Tax Benefits from past projects via SIFIDE•Participation and monitoring of the Innovation Committees for the Brisa Group and its representation in the José de Mello Group's Innovation Committee•Establishment of a Scorecard process for the topics of Innovation companies Grupo Brisa

Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

Chief Executive Officer@Habita Lisboa

Lisbon, Portugal

Last year I was invited by Jari Gardziella to join Habita International, a Finnish Real Estate company with more than 30 years and present in 18 countries. It was a privilege to take part of this powerful network, that is growing exponentially with long term expertise in the sector and powerful IT tools, that allow us to list in more than 120 portals worldwide. So, I joined Pedro Guedes Pinto and we embraced the challenge of bringing Habita to the unique city of Lisboa.Lisboa and Portugal are nowadays one of the best real estate investments in the world, either to live, work or to invest.After some months building up a strong team, an exclusive pool of investors and dedicated partnerships, we are now offering our services, in different core areas: from selling and renting properties to the support of acquiring business companies.Habita Lisboa is now in full operation!If you are thinking in Invest in Portugal, especially in Lisboa or Algarve, you can count on us!https://www.habita.com/pt

May 2019 - Sep 2021

Advisory Consultant And Entrepreneur

Kuchembuck Consulting

Lisboa

Advisory Consultant - Strategic Management / SME Finance / European Funding / Boosting Startups / Internationalization

Jan 2015 - Jun 2021

Deputy Of Secretary Of State For Innovation, Investment And Competitiveness (Pedro Gonçalves)

Ministry Of Economy

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Adding the following:• Deputy Chief of Staff • Development of new National Strategy Framework for 2015-2020 - Portugal 2020 - COMPETE 2020 - EU Funds • Development of organizational strategy and efficiency improvements of Government financial institutions (PMEI, SPGM, Portugal Ventures) towards new Public Financial Institution (IFD)• Investment and Internationalization - Corporate

Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

Deputy Of Secretary Of State For Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness And Innovation (Franquelim Alves)

Ministry For Economy And Employment

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Adding the following:• Deputy Chief of Staff. Nominee for the following government commission: New Public Financial Institution (IFD)

Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

Deputy Of Secretary Of State For Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness And Innovation (Carlos Oliveira)

Ministry For Economy And Employment

Lisboa - Portugal

Among others, responsible for:•Deploying of initiatives towards financing of economy including incentive schemes from EU - Specially for SME •Competitiveness and regulation liaison with European Commission•National Liaison officer for finance and economy measures within Memorandum of Understanding with Troika (European Commission, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank) •Nominee for government commissions: (1) Strategic Reprograming of European Funds (2) Incentive Schemes

Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

Head/Director Of Maintenance, Repair, Security And Facility Management Services

•Providing Shared Services for Corporate and Business units.•Responsible for delivering excellence in cost, buildings availability, asset utilization, performance improvements and security compliance in + 1.100 Building.•Leading +60 HR team.

May 2009 - Jul 2011

Kam And Project Pivot For Shared Service Center

Ctt - Correios De Portugal, S.A

Definition of strategy and implementation for new SSC for CTT - Key role in establishing and running performance improvements program for: Projects and Construction / Maintenance and Safety / Realstate Management / Fleet Management / Contracts Management / Document Storage & Records Management.

Dec 2008 - Feb 2010

Head/Director Of Fleet

Ctt

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Delivering industry leading maintenance performance in Fleet management. logistics and asset utilization. •Providing Resources for + 4.000 Vehicles plus outsourcing services (transportation). •Leading +30 HR team.•Implementation of a new Fleet Government model: MultiFleet: Own / Renting / Outsourcing / SAP integration

Sep 2006 - May 2009

Outsourcing Fleet - Coordinator

• Development of a Outsourcing Model for CTT Group(logistics transportation)• Controller – Department Budget / establishment of KPI and SLA

Oct 2005 - Aug 2006

Economist - Transport Operations

• Controller - Department Budget / establishment of KPI and SLA• Investment Analysis responsible in Postal Equipment for Group CTT

Aug 2003 - Sep 2005

Owner

- Achievements: 2nd Prize in EuropeanAwards(Prize for Innovation, Effectiveness, Motivation and Entrepreneur abilities to undertake Venture Projects) - Portuguese Final

Feb 2001 - May 2010

Head Of Recruitment

Workingday Ab

Lisboa

• Spin-Off of Portuguese Office

Oct 2000 - Feb 2001

Economist - Controller

• Planning and Financial Control of all construction Projects• Development of control measures Developments, implementation and monitoring

Feb 2000 - Oct 2000

Evaluation Comitte Board Member

• Evaluation of all Local Committees of AIESEC Portugal

Aug 1998 - Dec 1998

International Trainer

• Evaluation of the Local Committee of AIESEC PRAHA, Czech Republic / Trainer for AIESEC Czech Republic and Slovakia

Sep 1998 - Nov 1998

President

• Most Developing Local Committee (LC) Award / External Relations LC Award / International Project Award

Jul 1997 - Jul 1998

Director

Director of Programs in AIESEC ALGARVE (CSR and Entrepreneurship)

Jul 1996 - Jul 1997
6 education records

Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa education

Mba, Logistics

Instituto Superior Técnico / Iscte / Egp

Best Course Final Grade - 16 (ex-aequo)

European Senior Logistician, Logistics - Senior Management Level

Ecbl / Ela ( European Logistics Association)

Licenciatura, Economics

Activities and Societies: 1998 - Member of International Traineeship Comission for FCEE (Faculty of Economics of Algarve University)

Economics

Padre António Vieira
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Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa works for Groundlight.

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Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa is listed as Partner at Groundlight.

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Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa is based in Lisbon, Portugal while working with Groundlight.

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Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa has worked for Groundlight, Glg, Icon Key Sa - Premium Beverages, Startup Portugal, and Brisa.

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Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa holds Phd Student - Suspended, Engineering And Management from Instituto Superior Técnico.

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Joao Kuchembuck Barbosa is listed with skills including Leadership, Logistics, Business Development, Negotiation, Team Management, Team Leadership, Lead Generation, and Strategic Planning.

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