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Our CEO and Co-Founder, Manuel embarked on his entrepreneurial journey after completing his degree in Management. His professional history is marked by contributions to several mid-sized Portuguese companies. In 2016, he steered Avenidas into existence, solidifying his reputation as a respected entrepreneur.

As our COO, Bernardo brings a unique blend of skills to the table. With a background in Biomedical Engineering, he developed an antibiotic discovery platform during his PhD. Since joining Avenidas, Bernardo has played a pivotal role in ensuring our operational efficiency. His analytical prowess and organizational skills make him an invaluable asset to our team.

Our CSO and Co-Founder, Bento boasts a prior career in banking. At Avenidas, he takes the helm in overseeing corporate management and harnesses his extensive network to forge substantial B2B partnerships.

With a degree in Administration and Accounting, Catarina spent more than a decade of her career in Portugal’s largest hotel group, holding several key roles. At Avenidas, she serves as our Chief Financial Officer, where her financial expertise drives the company’s success. When she’s not immersed in numbers, Catarina can be found at the beach, sipping a glass of wine while basking in the beauty of a sunset.

With extensive experience in both the automotive area and account management, Daniel is one of our Fleet Managers. Ambitiously driven, he never says no to a challenge - in fact, he’s motivated by them. When he's not soaking up the sun at the beach, Daniel can be found indulging in a spirited round of golf.

With experience in consulting, Hugo is a pro at improving mechanisms of team work. As one of Avenidas’ Fleet Managers, his day to day entails the optimization of processes, as well as looking for possible improvement points. Witty and ironic, Hugo brings a dose of humour to our daily routines. Outside of his office hours, you’ll often spot him enjoying a refreshing gin or engaging in an intense padel match.

Mateus brings a wealth of expertise to Avenidas as our very own Quality Assurance Supervisor. He plays a crucial role in overseeing our mobility services, ensuring the smooth flow of operations and the satisfaction of our clients. A lover of pizza with a deep passion for all things Harry Potter, Mateus adds a touch of magic to our team.

Armed with a degree in Tourism and Communication, Joana brings her exceptional communication skills to our team, effortlessly forging new personal and professional connections. At Avenidas TOUR, she is our Key Account & Operations Manager, where her passion for the industry and near decade of experience set the bar high. Known for her infectious laughter and ability to make the best out of every situation, Joana brightens any room she walks into.

Hailing from a background in fleet management, Gutemberg is our Parcel Delivery Operations Manager. He seamlessly manages every operational facet of our delivery services, ensuring they meet the highest standards. Outside of work, Gutemberg can be found playing with animals or longboarding away. Whether he's optimising operations or enjoying some deserved time off, his enthusiasm and dedication shine through in everything he does.

Drawing from a versatile background in innovation and operational strategy, Miguel is a multifaceted professional with an innate sense of problem solving. At Avenidas, he serves as our Head of Last-Mile Operations, using his skills to ensure excellence and quality throughout every step of the delivery process. Outside of work, Miguel's heart beats to the rhythm of music. An impressive guitarist and pianist, he not only composes melodies for poems but also performs them alongside the poets themselves.

The holder of a degree in Business Management, André dedicated over a decade of his career to various roles in Iberia’s largest transport group. As Avenidas Grow’s Head of Department, he focuses on developing strategies and mechanisms that help ventures succeed and thrive. Known for his contagious energy even in the early hours of the morning, André is a music enthusiast who turns to the electric guitar for a bit of therapeutic relief.

Affectionately known as the “Octopus” of Avenidas, Carlos began his journey as a driver and is now our Financial and Systems Controller. His versatility and extensive knowledge about nearly every job at Avenidas make him an indispensable asset. Carlos’ has a genuine passion for driving, finding solace behind the wheel even in his free time. When he’s not on the road, Carlos can be found immersed in a good movie or playing with animals.

A marketing management graduate, João Lourenço has forged a dynamic career spanning diverse industries, including banking, human resources, event planning and management. Proactive and extremely organised, he is our very own Talent Acquisition Manager. To decompress after a long week, João is know to leap from an airplane (equipped with a parachute, of course!) or simply sit in a restaurant by the beach eating oysters.

A marketing management graduate, João Lourenço has forged a dynamic career spanning diverse industries, including banking, human resources, event planning and management. Proactive and extremely organised, he is our very own Talent Acquisition Manager. To decompress after a long week, João is know to leap from an airplane (equipped with a parachute, of course!) or simply sit in a restaurant by the beach eating oysters.