Pierre Gein is an Aeronautical Engineer with proven experience in mentoring startups. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Catolica-Lisbon Entrepreneurship Center (CLEC), where he leverages his expertise to support early-stage startups in their ideation phase.
Pierre's academic credentials include a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from ESTACA, Paris, and two postgraduate courses from Catolica-Lisbon: the Advanced Program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management and Supply Chain Management. Since joining Catolica-Lisbon in 2010, he has mentored students through their entrepreneurial journeys and connected them with Lisbon's most vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
With over 20 years of experience as a Senior Consultant, Pierre has a proven track record in enterprise IT and business process design, working with leading telecommunications and banking clients. His professional journey includes prominent roles at CGI, Cap Gemini, and Novabase, providing him with valuable hands-on experience across Europe and Africa. His expertise in managing and executing complex IT and business process projects is a key differentiator for his teaching in the New Value Creation and Strategic Management Consulting Projects classes for graduate students.
Pierre's key competencies include entrepreneurship and innovation management, supply chain management, and enterprise IT. He is known for bridging academic knowledge with practical entrepreneurial skills, contributing significantly to the development of startups within the Lisbon ecosystem. His dedication to fostering entrepreneurship among students and supporting the growth of new ventures underscores his exceptional commitment to technological innovation and business development