Luís Melo está na Boyden há 20 anos e no final do ano passado assumiu a liderança da consultora em Portugal. Entretanto, o mercado de trabalho, e o de Executive Search, evoluiu significativamente, bem como os desafios que se colocam aos executivos de topo. Entre os principais, está a gestão das suas pessoas.
Bernardo Macedo is a specialist and trusted advisor to clients in the industrial sector. In addition to leading successful executive searches, he is adept in leading clients through change, including post-merger integration and HR management. His track record is highlighted by transformation initiatives, mainly for major construction and transportation companies in Portugal and Latin America.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 25 years’ experience in executive search as well as leadership, human resources and management consulting
- Extensive experience and expertise in the industrial sector, particularly transportation, infrastructure, supply chain and logistics; APICS certified
- Demonstrated expertise in change and transformation programs, HR management, team building, business process reengineering, risk assessment, business development
- Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
Business Expertise
- Executive Advisor with Boyden, involved in executive search, interim management and leadership consulting
- Executive Advisor with a leading human resources consulting firm
- Managing Director at a major global management consulting and professional services firm; led Porto office for 15 years; led Infrastructure and Transportation Division in Latin America; built $40M/year practice serving major industrial clients while based in Brazil
Additional Expertise
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Infrastructure & Transportation
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa
- Attended 4th year in Business Management at Universidade Lusíada
- CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) by APICS
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