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 Practice Membership Global Cross-Sector Practices CEO & Board Services Human Resources Professional Services Additional Sector Expertise Financial Services Industrial 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