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Ivo MesquitaThe Executive MBA
Portuguese
Languages
- Portuguese / English / Spanish
Top Strengths
- Listening / Assertive / Pragmatism / Hardworking / Results-oriented
Future Professional Interests
- Finance / Sustainability / Renewable Energies
Ivo Mesquita The Executive MBA
RETAIL BUSINESS CONTROL EXPERT
Ivo is a seasoned retail professional with over 16 years of expertise in business controlling. He's well-versed in food retail, having worked with industry giants like Carrefour and Sonae, as well as specialized retail, including electronics, sports, and fashion. Ivo is renowned for his robust skills in business control, budgeting, and strategic planning, making him a trusted authority in the field. His versatility, critical thinking, and decision-making prowess set him apart.
Beyond the boardroom, Ivo leads a diverse life. He's a passionate musician, adept at playing the guitar, mandolin, the ukulele, and the tambourine. He's equally at home in the great outdoors, enjoying trail running and cycling, with a newfound passion for surfing. As an enthusiastic motorcyclist and tech lover, Ivo embodies the spirit of adventure and innovation.
Ivo's career spans two decades, initially starting in sales across three different companies, where he honed his communication skills, persistence, and results-oriented mindset. Transitioning into the financial sphere of retail, he's excelled in business control, from grocery stores to specialized retail areas. His responsibilities range from business management and real estate to investment project analysis and M&A. He's been a dedicated team leader for over eight years, currently supervising a team of five.
Continuously striving for professional growth, Ivo is pursuing an Executive MBA. He's not just a business control expert but a multifaceted individual who combines his professional prowess with a deep love for music and technology, creating a unique and dynamic presence in both his personal and professional life.
Ivo is a seasoned retail professional with over 16 years of expertise in business controlling. He's well-versed in food retail, having worked with industry giants like Carrefour and Sonae, as well as specialized retail, including electronics, sports, and fashion. Ivo is renowned for his robust skills in business control, budgeting, and strategic planning, making him a trusted authority in the field. His versatility, critical thinking, and decision-making prowess set him apart.
Beyond the boardroom, Ivo leads a diverse life. He's a passionate musician, adept at playing the guitar, mandolin, the ukulele, and the tambourine. He's equally at home in the great outdoors, enjoying trail running and cycling, with a newfound passion for surfing. As an enthusiastic motorcyclist and tech lover, Ivo embodies the spirit of adventure and innovation.
Ivo's career spans two decades, initially starting in sales across three different companies, where he honed his communication skills, persistence, and results-oriented mindset. Transitioning into the financial sphere of retail, he's excelled in business control, from grocery stores to specialized retail areas. His responsibilities range from business management and real estate to investment project analysis and M&A. He's been a dedicated team leader for over eight years, currently supervising a team of five.
Continuously striving for professional growth, Ivo is pursuing an Executive MBA. He's not just a business control expert but a multifaceted individual who combines his professional prowess with a deep love for music and technology, creating a unique and dynamic presence in both his personal and professional life.
Languages
- Portuguese / English / Spanish
Top Strengths
- Listening / Assertive / Pragmatism / Hardworking / Results-oriented
Future Professional Interests
- Finance / Sustainability / Renewable Energies
Academic Background
- 2023The Executive MBA (Double Degree) | University of Kozminsky, Poland
- 2024The Executive MBA | Porto Business School, University of Porto
- 2022Business Innovation | Haas School of Business, Berkeley, University of California
- 2017Leading Others | Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics
- 2013Management | School of Economics and Management, University of Porto
Timeline
- 2019 - 2023Business Controller | Zippy & Losan, Portugal & Spain
- 2016 - 2019Business Controller | Berg, Deeply and Supply Chain, Portugal
- 2015 - 2016Business Controller | Sport Zone, Portugal
- 2012 - 2015Business Controller | Worten, Spain
- 2008 - 2012Business Controller | Sonae Investimentos & Sonae Retail Properties, Portugal
- 2005 - 2008Business Controller | Carrefour, Portugal
- 2003 - 2005Salesman | Kardex, Exact and Tele2, Portugal
Likes & Curiosities
- Playing String Instruments
- Sports
- Motorcycle Riding
- Technology
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