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With extensive experience in corporate management, finance, and strategic leadership, António Castro Henriques has held executive and board positions at leading institutions, including EPSI (now Repsol Polímeros), Grupo RAR, and Banco Comercial Português, where he served on the executive board (1988–2008). Between 2008 and 2017, he held executive and CEO roles at Grupo Soares da Costa, leading corporate management and transformation initiatives. In 2017, he participated in the management buyout of Grupo Capitólio, taking on the role of Board Member and contributing to the definition and execution of corporate strategy, financial management, and corporate restructuring. Recognized for his strategic, analytical, and results-oriented profile, he has solid experience in governance, corporate operations, and executive team leadership. He holds a degree in Economics and Management from Université Paris-Dauphine and an MBA from Nova SBE, complemented by teaching experience as an assistant and guest lecturer.

Professional with over 40 years of experience in administration and financial management, with strong expertise in the real estate, concessions, infrastructure, industrial, and diversified investment sectors. Currently serves as Board Member at Capitólio, S.A., a holding company active in real estate (Ciagest – SIGI, S.A., Porto Business Plaza), environmental sector (EV Ambiente, S.A.), and startups. He has held Chairman positions in several highway concession companies and served as CFO for international groups such as Grupo Soares da Costa SGPS, S.A. and Grupo FINO. He also has experience in executive and financial management roles in industrial, commercial, and interactive media sectors. Holds a degree in Business Management from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, an MBA in International Financial Management, and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate degree in Real Estate at ESAI.

Senior executive in Engineering and Real Estate Development, with a career marked by leading large-scale projects, urban rehabilitation, and property development, ensuring alignment between technical, financial, and strategic objectives. Responsible for managing projects in the hospitality, residential, and corporate sectors at leading companies, with a focus on strategic planning, stakeholder management, and value creation. Extensive experience in urban planning approvals, negotiations with public and private entities, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams, combined with a strong orientation toward innovation, operational efficiency, and profitability. Holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Coimbra – FCTUC, a Postgraduate Diploma in Building Rehabilitation from Universidade Lusíada, and Advanced Project Management Programs from Universidade Católica.

Chief Financial Officer with over 20 years of experience, recently focused on leading the financial function in a corporate context. Since 2016, responsible for the overall management of the finance department at Grupo Capitólio, including budgeting and financial planning, treasury management, accounting supervision, and oversight of audits and tax compliance. Strong experience in restructuring and negotiating financing, as well as supporting corporate restructuring processes, mergers, public tender offers (OPAs), due diligence, and management of shareholdings. Holds a degree in Management from ISEG, a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Corporate Control (CEMAF-ISCTE), and executive training in leadership.