Carlos Cerqueira
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Coimbra, Portugal
Carlos Cerqueira
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Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
- Contract
- Interim
-
Coimbra, Portugal
Experience
Strengths in this role: I work at the intersection of strategy and execution, helping organizations turn complex challenges into structured innovation initiatives. For me, innovation is about creating real value by transforming ideas from teams, customers, and stakeholders into solutions that matter. I focus on processes that balance long-term ambition with short-term gains, using early quick wins to build team confidence, create momentum, and demonstrate that innovation delivers results
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Defense & Space
Years of experience: 25 years
Company name: Neuraspace
Company size: 30 employees
Role in this company: I served as Business Development Director at Neuraspace, an AI-driven Space Traffic Management startup, where my role combined business development with innovation activities typical in early-stage companies. I helped identify emerging opportunities, collect ideas from engineers, staff, customers, and stakeholders, and translate them into product and business opportunities. I also lead the company’s growth from startup to scale-up and contributed to raising han €25M in grants and funding.
Company name: Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN),
Company size: 120 employees
Role in this company: I served as Innovation Director at Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN), the technology transfer institute of the University of Coimbra, and Director of the ESA Space Solutions Centre Portugal. I created and launched the ESA Space Solutions Centre Portugal, establishing it as a one-stop hub for ESA downstream programs and supporting the creation of new space-related ventures and industry collaborations.
