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Nobreza de Carácter
Quanto menos achamos que necessitamos dos outros e melhor os tratamos, mais a nossa nobreza se revela
Fernando Neves de Almeida
Managing Partner, Portugal
Fernando Neves de Almeida is a seasoned executive search professional with 20 years’ experience, along with an extensive background in human resources, consulting and management. Focusing primarily on the human resources function and board appointments in the financial services and industrial sectors, Fernando brings deep business insight, as well as talent expertise to every assignment.
Professional Focus
- 20 years of experience in executive search, with a strong background in human resources
- International Partner and senior partner of Boyden’s Lisbon office since 1997
- Former Executive Coordinator for undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs in Human Resources and Organizational Strategy at Universidade Europeia | Laureate International Universities
- Frequent author of articles on management for newspapers and magazines; permanent collaboration with a weekly generalist Portuguese newspaper
- Member of the Remuneration Committee of REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais
- Accomplished author of several management and psychology books:
- Psicologia para Gestores (Psychology for Managers) and Avaliação de Desempenho para Gestores (Performance Evaluation for Managers), published by McGraw Hill
- O Gestor e a Arte de Liderar (The Manager and the Art of Leadership), published by Editorial Presença
- A Sorte Dá Muito Trabalho (Luck is Hard Work) and A Arte de Gerir Pessoas (The Art of Managing People), published by Edições Almedina
Business Expertise
- Began career in sales for an industrial products company; later appointed Sales Manager and Marketing Manager
- Previously General Manager of a computer technology company
- Founder of a human resources consulting firm based in Lisbon, for which he serves as Non-Executive President
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Industrial
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MBA and Master’s degree in management from Universidade Católica Portuguesa
- Degree in hotel management from Universidade Internacional
- Degree in human resources management and work psychology from Universidade Europeia
Affiliations & Awards
- President, The Lisbon MBA Alumni Club, 2011
- Vice-President of MBAAC, 2009 - 2011
Case Studies
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Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader
Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
O valor real dos dados
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Um Board Diverso
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Valores de liderança
Fernando Neves de Almeida reflecte sobre o papel em constante mudança na liderança e sobre o que os valores de cada um desempenham nesta posição.
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Líderes que pensam como startups
A emergência das startups é sempre encarada de duas formas: ou como uma onda, uma bolha passível de rebentar a qualquer momento, ou então com a dúvida se poderá, verdadeiramente, ser disruptiva e definidora de tendências no mercado.
News & Events
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In the Media
ENTREVISTA: Fernando Neves de Almeida, managing partner da Boyden Portugal
Em entrevista à RH Magazine, Fernando Neves de Almeida, managing partner da Boyden Portugal, defende que "depois de uma retoma económica assente na procura externa e na criação de emprego, importa agora fazer da produtividade um fator de crescimento, competitividade e bem-estar social."
In the Media
Podem existir melhores ou piores decisões de gestão. Malandrice e aldrabice não deve haver
Em entrevista publicada na edição de outubro da revista Exame, o managing partner da Boyden Global Executive Search Portugal argumenta que os boards das empresas estão mais ativos, mas que a sua função deve ser a de trazer valor para a empresa e não a de serem polícias
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