Pedro Cabrita Carneiro

Intergovernmental Relations Officer at INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
Summary
Pedro Cabrita Carneiro is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in Science & Technology management, FMCG, Telco, and Publishing industries.
Having held key positions in Marketing, Sales, and General Management functions in both local and multinational companies, Pedro has significant expertise in Innovation and Science & Technology management for private and public sectors.
With a strong educational foundation that includes Economics studies at Universidade Católica Portuguesa and an MBA in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Pedro has a solid academic background to complement his professional experience.
Pedro has a remarkable career track, having served as the VP for Administration, Information Society, Technology Transfer, and International Partnerships at FCT, the research funding organization of the Portuguese government.
During his tenure at FCT, Pedro represented Portugal in esteemed councils like the Council of ESO and ESA, showcasing his proficiency in international partnerships and technology transfer.
Pedro's skills extend to encompass brand management, business model design, process optimization, cost reduction, leadership in merger processes, and channel management across various sales platforms.
Currently, Pedro divides his time between the Catholic University Lisbon, where he leads the medical sciences project and lectures on Statistics and Consulting Projects at the business school, and the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) in Braga, where he serves as an Intergovernmental Relations Officer.
With past roles including Visiting Assistant Professor at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics and Founding Partner at Blue Thinking Consultores Lda., Pedro's professional journey is marked by a wealth of experience in strategic relations, management, and consulting.
Pedro's experience range from working as Vice President at Direct Group Portugal, Bertelsmann to Managing Director HPC Portugal at Unilever HPC, showcasing his versatility in different industry sectors and leadership capacities.