ANDREIA FORTES
Lisbon
Summary
Senior executive with a strong track record in general management, corporate strategy, industrial operations, and international business development in highly competitive, export-driven environments. Experience across industry, multinational consulting, and international team leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Industrial Company
01.2015 - 09.2025
- Doubled EBITDA within 3 years, reaching €2M.
- Achieved a 27% EBITDA margin.
- Led an organization with 100% export-focused production, primarily serving the automotive sector.
- Managed export footprint: 70% to Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, France) and 30% to non-European markets (United States, Mexico, South Africa, India).
- Supported the company’s international expansion in Valencia, Spain.
- Drove commercial expansion into Russia, South Africa, and Mexico.
- Run a company of ~100 employees and approximately €10M in annual revenue.
Executive Assistant to the CEO (General Management)
Industrial Company
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Implemented the Primavera ERP in a group company.
- Designed and implemented cost center control systems.
- Supported strategic and financial management activities.
- Monitored performance indicators (KPIs) and management reporting.
- Supported Sales leadership: represented the company at international trade fairs and conducted visits to international customers.
- Supported Human Resources management activities.
IT Consultant
Accenture
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Delivered projects across transportation, real estate, and telecommunications sectors.
- Joined the international Business Intelligence team for Vodafone.
- Implemented financial reporting systems.
- Provided consulting services in information systems and business intelligence.
Consumer Credit Analyst
Cetelem (BNP Paribas Group)
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Performed consumer credit analysis and risk assessment.
R&D Engineer
AltaChem (Lindal Group)
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Conducted R&D on low-density polyurethane foams.
Education
Business Administration
Indeg ISCTE
Lisbon, Portugal12-2015
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Instituto Superior Técnico
Lisbon, Portugal12-2004
Skills
- General Management
- Corporate Strategy
- Financial Management
- Industrial Operations / Industrial Management
- International Business Development / Business Internationalization
- International Negotiation
- Team Leadership
Affiliations
- Vice President, ANEME - Lisbon, Portugal (National Association of Metallurgical and Electromechanical Companies), 2024–2025
- Board Member, ANEME - Lisbon, Portugal (National Association of Metallurgical and Electromechanical Companies), 2018–2023
- Member, Fiscal Council (Audit/Statutory Board), CEFAMOL - Marinha Grande, Portugal (National Association of the Mold Industry), 2011–2013
LANGUAGES
Portuguese: Native
English: C2 (Proficient)
Spanish: B1 (Intermediate)
French: A1 (Beginner)
German: A1 (Beginner)
Hobbies
Reading
Travelling
Pilates
Thinking
Timeline
Managing Director
Industrial Company
01.2015 - 09.2025
Executive Assistant to the CEO (General Management)
Industrial Company
01.2010 - 12.2014
IT Consultant
Accenture
01.2006 - 12.2009
Consumer Credit Analyst
Cetelem (BNP Paribas Group)
01.2005 - 12.2005
R&D Engineer
AltaChem (Lindal Group)
01.2004 - 12.2004
Business Administration
Indeg ISCTE
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Instituto Superior Técnico