Rui Dias Alves Reinforces Advisory Network in Portugal to Accelerate Innovation and AI

Our team in Portugal continues to expand its capabilities and consolidate its global positioning, Partners For What’s Next. The local Advisory Network now features the strategic expertise of Rui Dias Alves, who joins as a Senior Advisor.

An expert in Artificial Intelligence, digital consulting, and venture capital, Rui brings the critical thinking and analytical vision necessary to bridge data and creativity. His background includes founding Innovagency, leading Return on Ideas, and currently managing the Venture Capital arm at HCapital – SCR. He is also the co-founder of the SENSING THE WORLD platform and a guest professor at Católica Lisbon and ISCTE Business School. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised the top management of giants such as Vodafone, EDP, Galp, and Sonae.

For Marlene Gaspar, Managing Director in Portugal, this integration significantly elevates the market value proposition:

“The business ecosystem faces unprecedented challenges where technology, data, and artificial intelligence play crucial roles. Rui brings the analytical thinking and disruptive vision necessary to help leaders anticipate scenarios and design comprehensive strategies.”

The new Senior Advisor highlights that this move is fully aligned with his vision of business transformation:

“Joining this network is an excellent opportunity to leverage consumer intelligence, technology, and artificial intelligence to boost critical thinking and help business leaders make the right decisions in this complex ecosystem.”

In Portugal, Rui joins a prestigious collective of advisors that includes names such as Conceição Zagalo, Fernando Neves de Almeida, Helena Forjaz, José Villa de Freitas, Luís Garcez, Paulo Portas, Rui Coutinho, and Teresa Lameiras.