Joao MacHado

Joao Machado is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within the hospitality and technology sectors. Currently serving as an Executive Committee Member and Chief Commercial Officer at Pestana Hotel Group, Joao's previous positions include Corporate Director and Head of IT. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Manager and Manager at WeDo Technologies, as well as Business Analyst and Management Trainee at Jerónimo Martins. Joao Machado holds a Licenciatura in Economics from Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, obtained from 1991 to 1996, and completed a program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 2014.