João Fernandes

João Fernandes has extensive experience in technical and commercial management roles across various national and international markets, including America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

He possesses a diverse skill set in market analysis, product lifecycle management, portfolio optimization, sales profitability, marketing strategy development, and product development alignment across multiple business segments such as gaskets and seals, aerospace, automotive, power industry, composites, and vibration isolation.

João excels in strategic business development, project management, and commercial geographical expansion, with a strong foundation in project management, technical expertise, and a wide range of applications and production technologies.

His educational background includes a MSc. in Mechanical Engineering from Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa - FCT NOVA, as well as additional studies in Marketing Management, Financial Analysis, Product Management, International Commerce, Conflict Management, Quality Engineering, and a Specialization in Quality Engineering.

Throughout his career, João Fernandes has held key positions at reputable organizations such as Getzner, where he was involved in New Business Development, and at Amorim Cork Composites, where he served as Global Segment Manager, Key Account Manager, Applications Engineering, Project Manager, and Applications Engineer.

Prior to these roles, João gained valuable experience as a Components Test Engineer, Trainee, Pre-trainee, and Applications Engineer at Amorim Industrial Solutions, and as a former Pre-trainee at Codimetal Industries, S.A.

His wide array of skills, combined with his practical experience and educational background, make João Fernandes a versatile and accomplished professional in the fields of technical management, commercial leadership, and product development.