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CFO Evolution Puts Spotlight on Data, Tech Skills
Luís Aguiar is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in banking. As an executive search partner, he brings a deep understanding of Portugal’s financial services industry and leading players. Clients also benefit from his international network amongst financial institutions operating or originating in Portugal, including banks, investment and pensions funds, and insurance firms.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in banking and financial services including executive roles with leading global organisations
- Extensive expertise in the Portuguese financial sector spanning corporate and investment banking, asset management, and insurance
- Strong business acumen with background in strategic planning, general management, risk management, corporate governance
- Experienced board member and leader
- Fluent in Portuguese and English
Business Expertise
- Managing Director at Citibank; prior roles in Portugal including CCO - Citi Country Officer, Treasury and Trade Solutions Country Head, Global Transaction Services Country Head, Global Subsidiaries Group Country Head; served as a relationship manager to Portuguese banks, investment and pensions funds and insurance companies, and board member of Sagres - Sociedade de Titularização de Créditos, SA. (securitization vehicle)
- Financial and Investment Director at Allianz Portugal
- Finance Division at Partex Services Portugal, a Partex Oil and Gas Group company
Additional Expertise
- Corporate and Investment Banking
- Insurance
- Asset Management
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in economics from Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Affiliations & Awards
- President, Board of Directors, Junior Achievement Portugal (2018-present)
- Board Member, Câmara de Comércio Americana em Portugal (2016-2019)
- Student Mentor, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Case Studies
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Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience
A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Bridging the Gap: Finance Meets Operations in Agribusiness
How Boyden partnered with one of the world’s largest nut and grape producers to recruit transformative operational-finance leadership.
Fiduciary Oversight Strengthened: Independent Board Director Enhances Pension Fund Governance
Boyden identifies a highly credentialed investment professional to join the board of a $10B+ pension fund, reinforcing strategic oversight and fiduciary leadership.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
Modern Budgeting: Why CFOs Must Balance AI and Human Insight
As the 2026 budgeting cycle begins, CFOs must modernize financial planning by integrating AI with robust data governance that empowers their teams to enhance accuracy, speed, and strategic decision-making without replacing human judgment.
Boyden Report Series
Fintech: The democratising effect of digital money
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of fintech-led innovation, connectivity and transformation in financial services, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Boyden Report Series
Global Banking and Capital Markets in a New World Order
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of the key orientation points for leadership through multiple complexities in the new world order, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Articles & Papers
Boyden in Malta: Momentum in the Mediterranean
A look at Malta’s most vibrant industries and economic successes with insights from local Partner Dr. Vassilis Trochalidis of Boyden Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
Media
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Athlos Business Summit
Video
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast
Podcast
Startup to Stewardship: How a family business was Built to Matter with Josephine Sukkar
Podcast
News & Events
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Liderar em tempos de Inteligência Artificial: quando a experiência volta a contar
Reflexão de Fernando Neves de Almeida sobre a liderança em tempos de Inteligência Artificial, destacando o papel essencial da experiência humana para orientar mudanças organizacionais profundas.
In the Media
Que competências de Liderança são verdadeiramente críticas num Presidente da República?
Reflexão de Fernando Neves de Almeida sobre as competências de liderança mais críticas para um Presidente da República, incluindo a capacidade de unir a independência ética e a visão estratégica.
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