Summary
CIFAL Cascais was established in 2023 and is hosted by the Nova School of Business and Economics and serves as a key centre for Portuguese-speaking countries. CIFAL Cascais aspires to empower people through world-class training courses and research to contribute to a sustainable future.
CIFAL Cascais aims to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and best practices, encourage cross-sectoral collaboration, and contribute to sustainable development, with a focus on seven key themes:
- Blue Economy & Water Management
- Health
- Migrations
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Space
- Leadership & Paradoxes
- Energy Transition & Climate Action
CIFAL Cascais Director
Luís Veiga Martins
Luís Veiga Martins has a degree in Economics from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and an MBA in Management with a specialization in Marketing, from the same University. He is the Executive Director of CIFAL Cascais and is also the Director of Sustainability at Nova School of Business and Economics, Chair of the PRME Chapter Iberia. He also carries out consultancy activities at the national and international levels. He was the General Director of CELPA – Paper Industry Association, General Director of Sociedade Ponto Verde, and President of PRO Europe, the European Association of Packaging Management Entities. Previously, he was sales director for the Portucel Soporcel group (currently The Navigator Company). His professional experience has allowed him to develop a set of skills in different fields such as sustainable development, corporate governance, business development and activities, and Public Affairs, among others.
Contact Information
Email: luis.veiga.martins@novasbe.pt
Address: Carcavelos Campus, Rua da Holanda, no. 1, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Portugal
Telephone number: (+351) 213 801 600
Fax: (+351) 213 871 105