Vítor Ferreira
A coach beyond the pitch.
Vítor is an experienced operational leader, with a track record of achieving efficient and innovative solutions to complex challenges, while maintaining high quality and reaching impactful results.
Recognized by his energy and positivity, Vitor is at all times part of the solution, acknowledging the importance of the path, but with the final objective and the company goals always in sight.
Able to leverage both a creative and an analytical background, he drives positive results when faced with scalability issues or strategic initiatives.
During his 10 years’ experience, he was responsible for operations and production in some of the most innovative and leading Portuguese multinationals, where he consistently improved operational performance.
His passion for learning and continuous improvement allowed him to gain multicultural business experience managing complex operations and projects, contributing to the permanent growth and development of organisations.
A dynamic individual who brings a rare combination of focus, leadership, and the ability to tackle problems, while never forgetting the importance of results. His passion for innovation and learning makes him very focused on technology, but for him that is merely a mean to an end. Vítor’s true interest lies in using his skills to have a strong impact in the world, creating real value for the society.
Nationality Portuguese
Languages Portuguese, English
Main skills
Emotional intelligence
Creative thinking
Tenacity
Flexibility
Decision making
Projects
Vice-president at São Pedro de Rates pilgrims’ shelter
Football player and coach in several teams
PBS team member John Molson International Case Competition
Project promoter at Faststart Acceleration Program
External consultant in Connect 2 Success Program promoted by USA Embassy
Retail omnichannel and e-commerce at SONAE SR
Future Professional Interests
Strategic Planning and Management
Operations Management
Supply Chain
Technology & Analytics
Career Goals
Vítor wants to continue to progress in his career, evolving towards the top management positions. His main areas of interest are supply chain, operations and strategy. In the near future, Vítor sees himself as an inspirational manager, not only developing his career, but also his team and colleagues.Likes & Curiosities
Travelling
Hiking
Cycling
Cooking
Football
Good wine
Good books
Tech and gadgets
Meeting and talking to people
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Timeline
Tandem skydiving
Roadtrip in Romania
Roadtrip in Tanzania
Vice-president at Pilgrim Shelter Association