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ANDREIA FORTES

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, Portugal
12-2015

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Instituto Superior Técnico
Lisbon, Portugal
12-2004

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
ANDREIA FORTES