Francisco Fonseca
@franciscofonseca
Management and program executive driving digital transformation, fintech and entrepreneurial growth.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a management and program executive with two decades of experience driving digital transformation, fintech initiatives and business growth across Europe and beyond.
I have led large cross-functional teams and programs — from creating Portugal’s first digital bank platform to founding and scaling consulting and product ventures — delivering measurable customer engagement and operational improvements.
My career includes executive leadership roles in consulting firms, startups and corporate ventures, where I negotiated major accounts, built teams (200+ hires), and produced double- and triple-digit growth in assets and revenues.
I bring a hands-on, project-oriented mindset focused on selecting the right talent, defining robust processes, and creating sustainable shareholder value while mentoring startups and advising on digital strategy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Management Executive
KYRGA
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Leads KYRGA's member-driven platform and operations, defining culture, ownership models and growth initiatives to support entrepreneurial teams and remote-first collaboration.
Management Executive
Next Generate
Oct 2008 - Nov 2023 (15 years 1 month)
Accelerated growth and created synergies across multiple business sectors by leading strategy, financial governance and operational management for portfolio ventures and partnerships.
Co-Founder & Executive
ProdTo
Feb 2017 - Mar 2022 (5 years 1 month)
Co-founded and scaled ProdTo, building platform, operations and partnerships with 50+ producers and 7,000+ users to create a food marketplace focused on local producers and sustainable logistics.
Program Executive
Banco CTT
Mar 2016 - Feb 2017 (11 months)
Led creation of Banco CTT's first digital bank platform, managing 100+ cross-functional resources across Portugal and India and delivering a digital core banking implementation that increased online engagement by 30%.
Member of the Board & CEO
Mind Source
Jan 2015 - Mar 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Served as CEO during an earn-out and knowledge-transfer period following exit, ensuring operational continuity and handover of projects to new shareholders across Portugal, Poland and Brazil.
Co-Founder & COO
Fluxio
Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 9 months)
Co-created Fluxio's business and investment model and defined project and business management practices to improve efficiency and product delivery across design and development teams.
Founder, CEO & President
Mind Source
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014 (5 years 11 months)
Founded and grew a consulting firm across Portugal, Poland and Brazil, hiring 200+ staff, securing major clients across finance, telecom and utilities, and delivering transformational projects and nearshore services.
ALExecutive Director
Altran
Mar 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Led governance and control knowledge transfer and commercial integration for Altran group companies, supporting mergers and expanding client relationships across sectors.
ALProgramme Director
Altran
Feb 2008 - Sep 2008 (7 months)
Directed the consolidation of 11 companies into Altran Consulting, delivering a 2,500+ employee consulting firm and aligning operations with regulatory and union requirements in France.
Managing Director
Altior
Apr 2006 - Jul 2007 (1 year 3 months)
Turned around Altior by restructuring operations, cutting costs, acquiring 16 new clients and initiating nearshore services and CMMI assessments to restore profitability and growth.
ALDirector, Financial Services
Altran
Oct 2000 - Apr 2006 (5 years 6 months)
Managed and grew the financial services practice, leading up to 100 consultants and delivering €5M+ in consulting services while introducing nearshore and CMMI service offerings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MTMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Executive Education Certificate, Technology-based Entrepreneurship
2013 - 2014
Completed the Entrepreneurial Teams program focusing on technology-based entrepreneurship and team-driven venture development.
HSHarvard Business School
Executive Education Certificate, Business Administration and Management
2011 - 2011
Completed the Strategic Negotiations: Dealmaking for the Long Term executive program focused on negotiation and deal strategy.
Altran (Institute Management Altran)
Professional Development Certificate, Business Management
2005 - 2007
Completed business management, coaching and leadership training delivered by Altran's management institute.
FACE - Leonardo DaVinci (CFA ACE Expert Programme)
Professional Programme Certificate, Management and Accounting
2003 - 2003
Completed the CFA ACE Expert Programme covering management and accounting topics.
Institute of Project Management
Project Manager Certificate, Project Management
2002 - 2003
Completed project management training focused on project manager skills and methodologies.
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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