Holds a PhD in Finance/Economics from the London Business School, an MBA in Finance and an undergraduate degree in Economics from CATÓLICA-LISBON, where he was a researcher at the Applied Studies Center and an Adjunct Professor. Formerly President of the Management Commission of PRIME, Board Member of the Management Commission of PRIME, Manager of the Energy Program, Deputy Director-General of Industry and Coordinator of the Research Department of Banco CISF - BCP Group. Has published a number of works in the field of economics. President of the IAPMEI Management Board and President of the Agency for Innovation.