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Insights for our common future
Articles, briefs, and expert reports for governments and international organizations.
Transforming Education to Shape Leaders Who Drive Meaningful Impact
I work to develop leaders and insights that inspire positive change through cooperation, humanistic values, and a deep sense of responsibility for the future. My mission is to spark curiosity, ambition, and wisdom in the new generations, so they can make conscious and compassionate decisions and generate meaningful impact for society.
Unlocking Portugal's Potential Through Education and Talent Retention
Portugal has extraordinary talent, yet this potential has not fully translated into long-term prosperity. I examine the reasons behind this paradox, such as why talent leaves and why opportunities are missed! I offer pathways to rebuild confidence, expand opportunity, and accelerate innovation for a more ambitious future.
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
My mission goes beyond sharing talent and knowledge. I aim to inspire purposeful, imaginative, and courageous leadership. Rooted in values that place people and the planet at the center, I see leadership as the capacity to build consensus, inspire enthusiasm, and drive transformation because, as Spider-Man reminds us, “With great power comes great responsibility”.
About
I am committed to leading higher education institutions that cultivate talent, expand knowledge, and strengthen society through meaningful impact. As a professor of business strategy, economic development, macroeconomics, and global trends, I have taught at top business schools in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Since September 2024, I have served as Director General at Esade, working to transform education through a forward-looking vision of leadership grounded in collaboration, dialogue, intercultural openness and trust in our collective ability to shape the future. I lead a vibrant academic community committed to innovation, critical thinking, and a globally connected approach to leadership and meaningful impact.
My purpose is to amplify positive impact by encouraging collaboration among people and institutions. I believe that conversation, empathy, and mediation are powerful responses to polarization and essential foundations for bold, forward-looking transformation.
Insights & Research Agenda
Explore my research on economics, globalization, and public policy. My work combines analytical rigor with intellectual curiosity and a commitment to identifying opportunities that drive real-world impact.
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Contributions from previous life
Peer-reviewed papers on globalization, trade policy, and economic development.
The Gravity of Experience
On the Efficiency Effects of Subsidies in Microfinance
With Whom Do You Trade? Defensive Innovation and the Skill-bias
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Case Studies & Policy Related
Real-world business cases and applied analyses designed to enhance strategic thinking.