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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.

Languages
    Portuguese / English / Spanish
Top Strengths
    Listening / Assertive / Pragmatism / Hardworking / Results-oriented
Future Professional Interests
    Finance / Sustainability / Renewable Energies
Academic Background
  • 2023
    The Executive MBA (Double Degree) | University of Kozminsky, Poland
  • 2024
    The Executive MBA | Porto Business School, University of Porto
  • 2022
    Business Innovation | Haas School of Business, Berkeley, University of California
  • 2017
    Leading Others | Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics
  • 2013
    Management | School of Economics and Management, University of Porto
Timeline
  • 2019 - 2023
    Business Controller | Zippy & Losan, Portugal & Spain
  • 2016 - 2019
    Business Controller | Berg, Deeply and Supply Chain, Portugal
  • 2015 - 2016
    Business Controller | Sport Zone, Portugal
  • 2012 - 2015
    Business Controller | Worten, Spain
  • 2008 - 2012
    Business Controller | Sonae Investimentos & Sonae Retail Properties, Portugal
  • 2005 - 2008
    Business Controller | Carrefour, Portugal
  • 2003 - 2005
    Salesman | Kardex, Exact and Tele2, Portugal