Isabel Barros

Sonae exists to create a lasting positive impact on businesses, people, communities and on the planet. Managing a diverse portfolio of businesses in retail, financial services, technology, investments, real estate and telecommunications, Sonae makes the most of its expertise and pushes itself to create the future we all want and need. Creating today a better tomorrow, for all.

Founded in 1959 as part of SONAE Group, Sonae Indústria quickly became one of the largest Portuguese manufacturers of wood-based panels. Located in the north of Portugal, the company has undergone an expansion process through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, and has become one of the industry leaders with business units in Europe, North America and South Africa and a wide variety of products for the furniture, construction and decoration industries aiming to improve people’s lives. In May 2016, Sonae Indústria completed a partnership with Arauco, a company with headquarters in Chile and one of the largest producers of forest resources. As a result of this strategic partnership, Sonae Indústria holds a shareholding of 50% in Sonae Arauco. Additionally, Sonae Indústria retained the full ownership of the wood-based panels business in North America, operated by Tafisa Canada, of the Laminates & Components business and some real estate assets in Europe.

A Junior Achievement Portugal (JAP) é uma organização sem fins lucrativos, congénere portuguesa da Junior Achievement, que implementa em Portugal programas de educação para o empreendedorismo desta organização não governamental mundial. A JAP leva às escolas programas que promovem a formação em empreendedorismo, cidadania, ética, literacia financeira, economia, negócios e desenvolvimento de carreiras. Os programas são leccionados por voluntários das empresas que se associam à Junior Achievement Portugal, nas escolas aderentes ao projecto, juntamente com os professores. Os voluntários, ao fazerem a ponte com o mundo real, vão inspirar e contribuir para que os jovens desenvolvam qualidades como o gosto pelo risco, a responsabilidade, a criatividade e a inovação e consigam ter sucesso. Fundada em 1919 nos Estados Unidos da América, a Junior Achievement é a maior e mais antiga organização educativa mundial, sem fins lucrativos, dedicada à formação de jovens em empreendedorismo. Os programas curriculares fornecidos destinam-se a alunos dos 6 aos 26 anos. Actualmente a Junior Achievement está presente em 121 países e os programas abrangem mais de 10 milhões de crianças e jovens, todos os anos.

Sonae exists to create a lasting positive impact on businesses, people, communities and on the planet. Managing a diverse portfolio of businesses in retail, financial services, technology, investments, real estate and telecommunications, Sonae makes the most of its expertise and pushes itself to create the future we all want and need. Creating today a better tomorrow, for all.

Católica Porto Business School is among the world’s leading business schools, belonging to the exclusive group of only 1% of schools with triple crown accreditation - EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. It is also ranked in the Top 100 European Business Schools by the Financial Times “European Business School Rankings”. These distinctions recognise the School’s excellence in teaching, research, executive education and impact on society. Part of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, the School has been preparing leaders and professionals for more than 35 years. With a strong focus on ethics, sustainability and innovation, it is recognised nationally and internationally for the comprehensive development of professionals who pursue global careers in Portugal and abroad. Our strength lies in our close connection to the business world, which allows us to continuously adapt programmes to the evolving needs of organisations. This ensures a dynamic learning environment where students and professionals gain relevant skills and confidence to thrive in today’s global economy. International experience is at the heart of our educational journey: through study abroad opportunities, international study trips, collaboration with students from diverse geographies, and courses taught in English by visiting professors from partner schools worldwide. We offer undergraduate (BSc) and master’s (MSc) programmes in Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Auditing and Taxation – providing an excellent foundation for a successful career. And also an international PhD in Management. Through Executive Education, with more than 60 open programmes (a quarter international), as well as in-company and customised solutions, we help professionals and organisations build skills, transform careers and achieve sustainable growth. Católica Porto Business School Empower Your Future!

Oporto British School (OBS), located in Foz do Douro, Porto, Portugal, is the oldest British school in mainland Europe, established in 1894. It is a private, day school for both boys and girls, aged 3 to 18 with approximately 500 pupils on roll. It follows a British curriculum until the completion of the IGCSE. Senior pupils then study the IB Diploma Programme and many go on to Higher Education in the UK, Portugal and to many other international locations.

Founded in 1959 as part of SONAE Group, Sonae Indústria quickly became one of the largest Portuguese manufacturers of wood-based panels. Located in the north of Portugal, the company has undergone an expansion process through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, and has become one of the industry leaders with business units in Europe, North America and South Africa and a wide variety of products for the furniture, construction and decoration industries aiming to improve people’s lives. In May 2016, Sonae Indústria completed a partnership with Arauco, a company with headquarters in Chile and one of the largest producers of forest resources. As a result of this strategic partnership, Sonae Indústria holds a shareholding of 50% in Sonae Arauco. Additionally, Sonae Indústria retained the full ownership of the wood-based panels business in North America, operated by Tafisa Canada, of the Laminates & Components business and some real estate assets in Europe.

MC is a company from the SONAE group, and is a leader in the food retail industry in Portugal. We are a company made by all, to all. With a history of over 35 years of continuous growth, MC has a distinctive positioning in different business areas, with a vast portfolio of high quality products, services and brands. Currently, MC owns the following brands: Continente (hypermarkets), Continente Modelo (large dimension supermarkets), Continente Bom Dia (small dimension supermarkets), Continente Online (e-commerce), Meu Super (franchising small dimension supermarkets), Bagga (coffee stores and bakeries), Go Natural (bio supermarkets and restaurants), note! (books and stationery), ZU (pet products and services and veterinary clinics), Wells and Arenal (drugstores). With a solid and inclusive base of action, at MC we focus on people, creating value with the contribution of all. We innovate everyday, leading the way to a better tomorrow, always taking into consideration everyones needs. Everything we are, we built together. And theres nothing more inspiring than this.