Vasco Varela
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Helder Pereira
I worked with Vasco several times in different sites in the past and he is a Spectacular Strategy Responsible who thinks everytime out of the box with new and great solutions to get to the goal in its best achievement. So yes, to me, Vasco is extremaly proffessional and capable to get any company to the next level.
Pedro Correia Sousa
I have worked with Vasco in the management team of Forum Aveiro - one of the leading retail schemes in Portugal. As the Director of Forum Aveiro, Vasco had an in-depth knowledge of the shopping. He was continuously looking for ways to improve performance and, at the same time, ensure the center was able to keep up with the latest retail trends: from the strategic planning of the tenant-mix, to the creation of strong links with the community and (ii) by ensuring a diversified and always improving retail experience to the visitors of Forum Aveiro. Vasco's attention to the details and knowledge of retail operations, together with his enthusiasm in every project undertaken make him a great professional, with whom I have a learned a lot. As the Asset Manager of the Forum Aveiro, it was very rewarding to have Vasco in my team.
Helder Pereira
I worked with Vasco several times in different sites in the past and he is a Spectacular Strategy Responsible who thinks everytime out of the box with new and great solutions to get to the goal in its best achievement. So yes, to me, Vasco is extremaly proffessional and capable to get any company to the next level.
Pedro Correia Sousa
I have worked with Vasco in the management team of Forum Aveiro - one of the leading retail schemes in Portugal. As the Director of Forum Aveiro, Vasco had an in-depth knowledge of the shopping. He was continuously looking for ways to improve performance and, at the same time, ensure the center was able to keep up with the latest retail trends: from the strategic planning of the tenant-mix, to the creation of strong links with the community and (ii) by ensuring a diversified and always improving retail experience to the visitors of Forum Aveiro. Vasco's attention to the details and knowledge of retail operations, together with his enthusiasm in every project undertaken make him a great professional, with whom I have a learned a lot. As the Asset Manager of the Forum Aveiro, it was very rewarding to have Vasco in my team.
Helder Pereira
I worked with Vasco several times in different sites in the past and he is a Spectacular Strategy Responsible who thinks everytime out of the box with new and great solutions to get to the goal in its best achievement. So yes, to me, Vasco is extremaly proffessional and capable to get any company to the next level.
Pedro Correia Sousa
I have worked with Vasco in the management team of Forum Aveiro - one of the leading retail schemes in Portugal. As the Director of Forum Aveiro, Vasco had an in-depth knowledge of the shopping. He was continuously looking for ways to improve performance and, at the same time, ensure the center was able to keep up with the latest retail trends: from the strategic planning of the tenant-mix, to the creation of strong links with the community and (ii) by ensuring a diversified and always improving retail experience to the visitors of Forum Aveiro. Vasco's attention to the details and knowledge of retail operations, together with his enthusiasm in every project undertaken make him a great professional, with whom I have a learned a lot. As the Asset Manager of the Forum Aveiro, it was very rewarding to have Vasco in my team.
Helder Pereira
I worked with Vasco several times in different sites in the past and he is a Spectacular Strategy Responsible who thinks everytime out of the box with new and great solutions to get to the goal in its best achievement. So yes, to me, Vasco is extremaly proffessional and capable to get any company to the next level.
Pedro Correia Sousa
I have worked with Vasco in the management team of Forum Aveiro - one of the leading retail schemes in Portugal. As the Director of Forum Aveiro, Vasco had an in-depth knowledge of the shopping. He was continuously looking for ways to improve performance and, at the same time, ensure the center was able to keep up with the latest retail trends: from the strategic planning of the tenant-mix, to the creation of strong links with the community and (ii) by ensuring a diversified and always improving retail experience to the visitors of Forum Aveiro. Vasco's attention to the details and knowledge of retail operations, together with his enthusiasm in every project undertaken make him a great professional, with whom I have a learned a lot. As the Asset Manager of the Forum Aveiro, it was very rewarding to have Vasco in my team.
Credentials
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Advanced Excel skills
AEBBNov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
CCP - Certificado de Competências Pedagógicas
IEFPMay, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Sales and Communication high expert
EUROGROUP CONSULTINGJul, 2007- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Emles Advisors
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United States
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Nov 2022 - Present
HWL HWL
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Fortera Properties
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Portugal
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Advisor
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Project Director & Head of Business Development
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
Real Estate Development and Asset Management. More than 500M€ investments in several projects, like: Residential, Hotels, Offices, Retail and a Congress Center.
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WOW Porto
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Portugal
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Museums
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100 - 200 Employee
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General Manager / CEO at HILODI - Historic Lodges & Discoveries, S.A.
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May 2018 - Jan 2021
Launched in 2020, WOW PORTO - World of Wine is one of the largest tourist attractions in Portugal. General management of the entire project and operation. Managing project and construction teams, as well as the development of the entire operation. 35,000 sqm of land; € 106 M of investment; 7 Experiences / Museums; 10 F&B spaces; Retail Shops; Wine school; Events Spaces; Chocolate Factory; Temporary Exhibitions Spaces; Car Parking; 350 direct jobs, plus 50 permanent service providers. In Nov 2020 also launched a Chocolate brand (Vinte Vinte), with production bean-to-bar. World of Wine represents one of the most demanding and sophisticated technological projects ever built. Equipped with the latest facility management tools and cutting-edge indicators / KPIs systems for a high-level professional management of the entire operation. Show less
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The Fladgate Partnership
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Wine & Spirits
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100 - 200 Employee
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Retail Strategy Director
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May 2018 - Dec 2020
Executive committee member The Fladgate Partnership is a holding company that has businesses in Port Wine, tourism and distribution. The Fladgate Partnership is a leading player in producing special category Port, which it sells in over 105 countries. The creation of The Yeatman Hotel , which opened in 2010, was arguably the catalyst that started the tourist boom in the city of Porto. It also owns the Hotel Infante Sagres, the original five star hotel in Porto, and Vintage House Hotel in Pinhão. Pinhão is the heart of the quality vineyard area of Port production and the hotel is close to the 500 hectares of vineyards that the group owns. In Portugal, it also has distribution companies that supply its products and those of others to hotels, restaurants, retailers and consumers. Show less
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CBRE
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Diretor Geral de Centro Comercial / Shopping Centre General Manager
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Nov 2015 - May 2018
Shopping Centre General Management Coordinating, planning and controlling economic and operational strategies for Marketing Department, Financial Department and Operational Department. Management Reporting to Investors and Landlords. Development of a structured business plan for the mall to achieve budgeted NOI. Budget management. Definition of Leasing Strategies and tenant Mix. Representing the company on negotiations and events (Municipality, Tenants and Press). Develop and ensure the compliance of the annual Investment Plan (CAPEX and OPEX). Ensure compliance with the processes of Quality Management System and Environmental Certification. Monitoring negotiations/contracting with suppliers and retailers. Ensure and manage timely payments processes. Monitoring and work closely with building consultancy and project management teams, coordinating project developments in the mall. CBRE has 50 shopping centers under management and leasing in the Iberian Peninsula, totaling around 2.3 million square meters. About Forum Aveiro: Opened on September 1998, located in the heart of the city of Aveiro in Portugal. It is integrated in a urban development project with 56 apartments, leisure areas and a suspended garden, and it was awarded with the Mipim Award 1999 for the best shopping center in Europe. Show less
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Cushman & Wakefield
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Diretor Geral de Centro Comercial / Shopping Centre General Manager
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Jun 2010 - Nov 2015
Shopping Centre General Management Coordinating, planning and controlling economic and operational strategies for Marketing Department, Financial Department and Operational Department. Management Reporting to Investors and Landlords. Develop a structured business plan for the mall to achieve budgeted NOI. Budget management. Definition of Leasing Strategies and tenant Mix. Representing the company on negotiations and events (Municipality, Tenants and Press). Develop and ensure the compliance of the annual Investment Plan (CAPEX and OPEX). Ensure compliance with the processes for Quality Management System and Environmental Certification. Monitoring negotiations/contracting with suppliers and retailers. Ensure and manage timely payments processes. Monitoring and work closely with building consultancy and project management teams, coordinating project developments in the mall. Forum Castelo Branco Show less
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Veolia
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France
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Customers Managing Director
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Apr 2007 - Apr 2010
Customer Service Management. Responsable for Marketing, Customer Service department, Call Center, legal and Sales department. Company representation on events. Customer Service Management. Responsable for Marketing, Customer Service department, Call Center, legal and Sales department. Company representation on events.
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SAMECA - Produtos Químicos S.A.
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Portugal
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Director
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Jun 2001 - Mar 2007
PROSAM PROSAM
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NOS SGPS
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Portugal
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Manager
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Dec 1999 - Jun 2001
Telecommunications Company startup Launching "novis", actual "NOS". Telecommunications Company startup Launching "novis", actual "NOS".
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Vodafone
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Costumer Service
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Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
Call Center, Customer Care Departments and Sales department Telecel, comunicações pessoais, SA - Vodafone Portugal. Call Center, Customer Care Departments and Sales department Telecel, comunicações pessoais, SA - Vodafone Portugal.
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Education
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Instituto de Estudos Superiores Financeiros e Fiscais do Porto
Degree in management, Business Administration and Management, General