David Oliveira

With a considerable professional background, I have devoted recent years to developing projects in commercial, coordination and management, retail management, international investment projects, International business, process and procedure development. I possess extensive knowledge of the wine market, maintaining a holistic understanding of the industry’s processes, from pre-vineyard to post-bottle sale at the point of sale (POS). My expertise extends to networking, business facilitation, and strategic management. Seasoned Managing Partner with background in developing strategic business plans, overseeing operational efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. Strengths include strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and ability to build lasting client relationships. Proven record of driving growth and profitability in previous work through effective business management.

• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Portuguese
• Driving License: B

Available upon request.

C2 (Fluent), C2 (Fluent), B1 (Intermediate)

• Group Counselor for the Lisbon Professional Network Group at Internations Lisbon Community.
• Member of Toastmasters Intl., holding various local, regional, and international roles such as VP Education, VP Public Relations, President of the Leadership Toastmasters Club, Area Director (Lisbon), and Member of the Iberian Council.
• Guest trainer for communication and entrepreneurship at Turismo de Portugal and ISEG Business School (University of Lisbon).
• Organizer of wine-related events, including fairs, workshops, and enogastronomic gatherings.

Confident that my extensive experience and profile align with your requirements, I am applying for this position. 

I have over 20 years of experience in managing sales and businesses within multinational corporations, as well as in overseeing businesses, projects, and multidisciplinary teams in an international setting (IT, legal, financial, and operational). 

My experience spans both within and outside the EU (Spain, Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Georgia) and includes working with team members from these countries as well as from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Norway, Ireland, and France. 

I bring strong leadership and team management skills, focusing on building trust-based relationships through close and collaborative engagement with all stakeholders in the process (team members, clients, and partners). 

I am demanding of myself and those I work with, yet approachable and team-oriented, with a strong focus on compliance with procedures. At the same time, I possess a high level of autonomy and decision-making capability, which is critical when operating in remote locations or adapting to unexpected circumstances and. Of course, strongly committed to the projects I work with, fuelled by a high sense of integrity. 

I am available to travel and have significant experience in business travel, I am fluent in Spanish and English (C2 spoken, written, and read) and with basic knowledge of French (B1). I hope that my adaptability, eagerness to learn, and extensive maturity in managing multidisciplinary business operations, could fit in your search.