João Pires
@joopires1
Senior business development manager specializing in international strategy and partnerships.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior business development professional with over a decade of experience driving international expansion across fintech, blockchain, renewable energy, digital advertising, and software development. I have a strong track record negotiating with private funds, institutional investors, family offices, and C-level stakeholders to open new markets in Europe.
I specialize in market entry strategy, strategic partnerships, and applied social engineering to strengthen teams and influence high-stakes negotiations. I have led cross-border projects and coordinated international teams across Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, France, Austria, Greece, and other European markets.
My background includes roles as Business Development Manager, international consultant, and founder/CEO, supported by a Master’s in Marketing Management & Digital Marketing and targeted training in Social Engineering and web content. I bring multicultural leadership, fluency in multiple languages, and a results-driven approach to scaling businesses internationally.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HIBusiness Development Manager
Herlin Investments
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Developed business opportunities in real estate, fintech, blockchain and crypto-assets and negotiated with private funds and institutional investors while overseeing international projects across Switzerland, Denmark, Germany and France.
NIBusiness Development Manager
Nordik Anker Investments
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Expanded investment portfolio in green energy, recycling and AI-driven medical solutions, opened markets in Austria, Greece, Germany and France, and coordinated international teams and strategic reporting.
VMInternational Consultant
Vortex Managements
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Supported market entry strategies for companies across Europe and established strategic partnerships with top-level stakeholders across Zurich, Bratislava, Vienna, Paris, Basel and Geneva.
Marketing Manager & Sales Specialist
Grupo Saúde Conforto & Bem-Estar
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Managed marketing and sales activities to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth for health and wellness services in Lisbon.
Founder & CEO
A-mazing Brand
Jan 2010 - Dec 2019 (9 years 11 months)
Founded and led A-mazing Shop / A-mazing Brand, overseeing operations, sales, brand development and procurement from 2010 to 2019.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Training in Web Content & Digital Marketing
Professional Training, Web Content & Digital Marketing
2022 - 2022
Short course focused on web content creation and digital marketing techniques.
Training in Social Engineering
Professional Training, Social Engineering
2021 - 2021
Professional training in Social Engineering applied to business and human development.
IPAM / IADE
Master's in Marketing Management & Digital Marketing, Marketing Management & Digital Marketing
2016 - 2018
Completed a Master's program in Marketing Management and Digital Marketing focused on marketing strategy and digital channels.
ISNP
Bachelor's in Public Relations & Advertising, Public Relations & Advertising
1999 - 2002
Completed a Bachelor's program in Public Relations and Advertising covering communication, media and advertising practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
Website
herlin-invests.comJob categories
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