Rui - CEO - Portugal - iCEO #82526

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Rui's Profile

iCEO #82526

Position: CEO

Nationality: Portugal

Experience

Extensive experience of establishing and growing new start-ups and transforming value in the technology arena across multiple global industries. Calm, driven and strategic leader with a strong focus on customers, thinking outside the box to challenge the status quo and source relevant and appropriate solutions to support business needs.

Major Achievements

 Successfully recovered a delayed project running in Cape Vert; led team of 6 consultants, replacing existing team to turnaround a project that was delayed by 6-months with delivery date projected for 3-months at date of replacement. The project concluded with only 3-weeks delay from original contracted date  Founded Dixtior from scratch, growing revenue to €3.5m per year and 70 employees over 6-years; developed 2 business lines with growth supported by opening of new markets (Europe & Africa), continuous launching of new software releases, and expansion of new offerings (e.g., GRC software, outsourcing, and bespoke software development)  Positioned Dixtior in 39th place of 2017 fastest growth EMEA by Deloitte with business volume growth of 2814% from 2013 to 2016 and as 1st in Portugal; in 2018, managed to sustain this ranking and now on 264th place with growth of 369%.  Drove annual increase in sales by 40% from 2003 to 2006; developed new services, including Basel II consulting services for credit risk management and operational risk, and supported administration to open new markets with this new approach  Contributed to organizational profit increase by 135%; engaged new clients, increased project margins, and restructured consultant team with a headcount reduction of 20%

Industry Sector Competencies

Software

Financial Services

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: any

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Portugal

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)