Portugal Region
Name
Stewart
Position
Regional Director
We have more than 150 Advisors available for clients
Meet some of our Advisors local to the Portuguese Region below
Name
Andy
Position
Boardroom Advisor
Name
Pedro
Position
Boardroom Advisor
We have more than 150 Advisors available for clients
Portuguese Region
Are you looking for part-time director level support for your business? Boardroom Advisors has a team of local advisors for businesses in the country centred on Lisbon.
As well as the team of local advisors, Boardroom Advisors has a UK team of over 150 Advisors available remotely. All of our Advisors have experience on Boards and have scaled up business before, so can provide their expertise for whatever challenges you scale-up or SME might face.
Stewart, Regional Director for Boardroom Advisors, will help connect you with the right support for your business. From Board Advisory through to CEOs with specialisations from Strategy to Sales, there’s an Advisor to suit you. You can find a full overview of our services here.
Introduction to the Portuguese Region
- Portugal ranked 25th as one of the Best Countries for Business, according to Forbes.
- Portugal ranked 34th out of 130 countries globally — a country where you could start a business with ease
- Lisbon is the most important contributor to Portugal’s GDP recording the highest average levels of income per capita with GDP of €69.9bn in 2017.
- Lisbon has been ranked as one of the Top 25 cities in the World according to the “World’s Best Awards” survey conducted by Travel + Leisure
- Bask into Lisbon’s 2,799 hours of sunshine per year and grab all the opportunity you have to grow your business.
Portugal, as a country that has the oldest borders in Europe and is situated in the south-west of Europe, located mostly on the Iberian Peninsula.
The Lisbon metropolitan area — centered in the city of Lisbon, capital city and the most populous city of Portugal, is home to an estimated 2.8 Million residents, 550,000 of which are residents of the city of Lisbon.
Lisbon, dubbed as the Europe’s version of San Francisco, has a thriving Tech ecosystem and an attractive government incentives that is continuously gaining traction from digital nomads and entrepreneurs around the world. According to Forbes, Lisbon has been ranked as one of the Top Startup Hubs in Europe.
The core businesses in Lisbon are Tourism, Public sector, Techonology and Service industries.
Many business start-ups choose Lisbon because of the fiscal benefits and government incentives for investors as well as the creative, innovative and dynamic talent already living, working and studying here – making it a launching pad as one of the Top Startup Hubs in Europe.
Travel Europe, Portugal and other countries with Lisbon and Portugal’s complete transport guide and explore Lisbon, Europe’s second-oldest capital, and be captivated with scenic vistas built on a series of hills and picturesque attractions.
Networking Events for MDs & CEOs
Web Summit (November)
It brings together fortune 500 companies, CEOs and founders of the world’s biggest companies, influential investors, tech companies, international journalists and start-ups in Portugal. The event is majorly centered around internet technology, emerging technology in various fields, engineering, business and networking opportunities.
Web Summit usually runs for four days in early November of every year.
European Summit (October)
Lisbon Investment Summit (June)
Lisbon Investment Summit brings together investors, entrepreneurs and innovative executives in an informal setting. It is usually held for two days and features many events like a pitching competition, keynote speeches from renowned founders and influential personalities in the business world.
Organisations Supporting Businesses in Portugal and Lisbon
Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
linkedin.com/company/cciportuguesa
Lisbon’s City Council
linkedin.com/company/camaralisboa
Draper Startup House
draperstartuphouse.com/lisbon-portugal
linkedin.com/company/draperstartuphouse
Canopy Community
linkedin.com/company/canopycommunity
British Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
linkedin.com/in/britishportuguesechamber
Made of Lisboa
Bright Pixel
BGI – Building Global Innovators
linkedin.com/in/buildingglobalinnovators