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Eduardo Continentino

CEO & Board Advisor | Executive Mentor | Supporting Leaders in Governance, Growth & Cultural Transformation

About Me

Senior executive with 36 years of experience in leading multinational companies, operating across three continents in contexts of growth, turnaround, and digital transformation. Over 13 years in C - Level roles (CEO and Managing Director), with full P&L accountability, corporate governance, and multicultural leadership in highly competitive markets. Recognized for the ability to recover complex operations, drive sustainable growth, and develop high performance teams. Currently combines extensive executive experience with strategic consulting and leadership mentoring, supporting SME and executives in transformation, leadership, and innovation challenges.

Jurisdiction

Portugal | Brazil | Angola | Mozambique | South Africa

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Chair of Advisory Group
2024 - Present

Strategic leadership of a multidisciplinary executive advisory group. • Coordination of meetings and setting agendas to guide high - impact decisions. • Mediation between stakeholders and executive leadership. • Leading strategic recommendations for better business decisions. https :// www.vistage.com/

Trainer and Mentor (Voice Leadership Program)
2024 - Present

Part of the key partner ecosystem supporting the modernization and competitiveness of Portuguese SME through the training and empowerment of decision - makers at national and international levels.

Founder
2022 - Present

• Acts as a Business Advisor and Executive Mentor, supporting teams in improving performance and organizational culture. • Develops business expansion and transformation plans based on modern management practices. https :// cardosocontinentino.com / home

Partner & Business Associate
2021 - Present

Company focused on the energy transition through investments in solar power plants and the supply of clean energy. • Contributes to defining commercial and partnership strategies. • Supports the brand's European expansion and manages relationships with institutional investors. www.solaramericas.co.uk

Business Partner
2021 - Present

Brazilian startup in the corporate gamification sector, expanding internationally. • Supports the brand's growth in European and African markets. • Provides executive mentoring and structures new B2B channels. https :// www.gamefic.me

Managing Director (CEO)
2016 - 2020

Led the fourth - largest subsidiary of Africa's leading entertainment group, with 340 direct employees and over 1,000 indirect. • Executed a complex turnaround, reversing revenue decline and growing the customer base by +65% in four years. • Implemented programs to enhance customer experience and strengthen internal talent development. • Expanded national distribution and reinforced local content as a key competitive advantage. www.multichoice.co.za

Managing Director (CEO)
2011 - 2015

Responsible for acquiring and integrating a previously franchised operation into the Group. • Structured the local company and launched the GOtv servisse (DTT), which became the market leader. • Transformed a marginal operation into one of the Group's eight largest subsidiaries in Sub Saharan Africa. www.multichoice.co.za

Executive Director (CEO)
2009 - 2011

• Responsible for the full startup of the operation and deployment of 2,000 rural terminals. • Delivered B2B satellite data and communication services. • Launched UAU TV, Angola's first DTH (satellite TV) service.

Chief Commercial Officer (CMCO)
2007 - 2008

Mobile operator with over 3 million subscribers. • Restructured and led the commercial and marketing teams. • Drove the company to leadership in mobile internet and service quality recognition. www.movicel.co.ao

Various Executive Roles
1997 - 2007

Progressive experience in sales and marketing management. responsible for 283 direct employees and 1,300 retail points. led the turnaround of B2B operations, increasing revenue by 30%. developed the national Agents and Cross - Selling channels. managed 80% of total sales; created an innovative PRM relationship program. www.claro.com.br:

Education

Diploma of ManagementMedia Leaders at Work- Leadership Development Peogramme
2016 - 2017
Masters of ManagementFGV - Getulio Vargas Foundation
2001 - 2003
Masters of Planning and ManagementUPE - University of Pernambuco
2019 - 2019
Degree of ManagementCatholic Universityof Pernambuco
1989 - 1992

Certification

Total Certifications1

International Certification in Change Management; Mentoring Certification; Digital Transformation Certification

Skills

Core skills1
Languages2

Skills

Executive Leadership, Profit And Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Strategy, Software As A Service (SaaS), Business Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Sales Management, Executive Leadership, Leadership Development, Digital Transformation

Languages

English
Portuguese

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