THE TEAM

We are a platform of specialists with varied life paths. We all have a lot of experience in sustainable and luxury hospitality. What sets us apart from traditional consulting business is our hands-on approach. We believe that in a people’s industry it is imperative to be on the field and make things happen.
PASSION is the feeling that unites us. That is why we like to say that we only work with people who are passionate about what they do, basing our teamwork and all our actions on attitude, desire, ambition and humility.
We believe that each project is different and requires its own personality. Therefore, we understand that being involved from the beginning in mapping out of the strategy, identifying core factors, evaluating opportunities and interpreting the vision underlying each project makes all the difference.
We believe that dreams come true, and that they need to be expressed in business plans that demonstrate the feasibility of the objectives and provide added value to shareholders.
We bring a 360º, flexible, multidisciplinary, enthusiastic, and unique vision that allows us to believe in the success of each one of the projects we embrace.

THE TEAM

We are a platform of specialists with varied life paths. We all have a lot of experience in sustainable and luxury hospitality. What sets us apart from traditional consulting business is our hands-on approach. We believe that in a people’s industry it is imperative to be on the field and make things happen.
PASSION is the feeling that unites us. That is why we like to say that we only work with people who are passionate about what they do, basing our teamwork and all our actions on attitude, desire, ambition and humility.
We believe that each project is different and requires its own personality. Therefore, we understand that being involved from the beginning in mapping out of the strategy, identifying core factors, evaluating opportunities and interpreting the vision underlying each project makes all the difference.
We believe that dreams come true, and that they need to be expressed in business plans that demonstrate the feasibility of the objectives and provide added value to shareholders.
We bring a 360º, flexible, multidisciplinary, enthusiastic, and unique vision that allows us to believe in the success of each one of the projects we embrace.

Rui Sousa
Founder - CEO & Operations

Rui was Director of Hotel Operations in Portugal, Egypt, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom. Rui has worked with brands such as Four Seasons, Ritz, Meridien, and Tivoli, where he led several repositioning and rebranding projects. Rui has always focussed on excellence with regards to results and on managing internal talent. A naturally creative and out-of-the-box thinker, Rui has developed innovative hotel products and concepts which have set new market trends.

Teresa Cheira
Founder Operational Excellence

Teresa Cheira has solid diversified experience in Tourism and hospitality in Portugal and Sweden, with a specific focus on Quality. Teresa has collaborated with Occidental Hotels and Tivoli Hotels, where she was Operational Excellence Manager. In that capacity, Teresa developed projects in the areas of sustainability, efficiency of operational processes, development and implementation of standards, rebrandings and legal compliance. A visiting lecturer at ISCTE (University Institute of Lisbon), Teresa has taught a course at the postgraduate level (Top Management in Hospitality).

Rui Sousa
Founder - CEO & Operations

Rui was Director of Hotel Operations in Portugal, Egypt, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom. Rui has worked with brands such as Four Seasons, Ritz, Meridien, and Tivoli, where he led several repositioning and rebranding projects. Rui has always focussed on excellence with regards to results and on managing internal talent. A naturally creative and out-of-the-box thinker, Rui has developed innovative hotel products and concepts which have set new market trends.

Teresa Cheira
Founder Operational Excellence

Teresa Cheira has solid diversified experience in Tourism and hospitality in Portugal and Sweden, with a specific focus on Quality. Teresa has collaborated with Occidental Hotels and Tivoli Hotels, where she was Operational Excellence Manager. In that capacity, Teresa developed projects in the areas of sustainability, efficiency of operational processes, development and implementation of standards, rebrandings and legal compliance. A visiting lecturer at ISCTE (University Institute of Lisbon), Teresa has taught a course at the postgraduate level (Top Management in Hospitality).

CABO VERDE
Nádia Monteiro
Business Development | CABO VERDE
Originally from Cape Verde, Nádia grew up in Washington D.C. and Hong Kong. She studied International Trade and Marketing in Spain, having completed an MBA in 2014. His professional experience in Spain has led to the leadership of the Logistics and Purchasing Department of companies, having also been an activist in the Federation of African Agencies in the Canary Islands, (FEDAC) and in Group of 100 women collaborating for female empowerment (Charter 100). In 2017, she returned to Cape Verde to perform the duties of Sales Management in a food distribution company, having later taken on the role of Executive Director of the National Agency of Cape Verde – Trade Invest. Nádia, is also the founder and owner of the company MONTRANSIT Trade & Consulting, dedicated to consulting in business development and strategy, having specialized in consultancy to international investors.
Nádia Monteiro
Business Development | CABO VERDE
Originally from Cape Verde, Nádia grew up in Washington D.C. and Hong Kong. She studied International Trade and Marketing in Spain, having completed an MBA in 2014. His professional experience in Spain has led to the leadership of the Logistics and Purchasing Department of companies, having also been an activist in the Federation of African Agencies in the Canary Islands, (FEDAC) and in Group of 100 women collaborating for female empowerment (Charter 100). In 2017, she returned to Cape Verde to perform the duties of Sales Management in a food distribution company, having later taken on the role of Executive Director of the National Agency of Cape Verde – Trade Invest. Nádia, is also the founder and owner of the company MONTRANSIT Trade & Consulting, dedicated to consulting in business development and strategy, having specialized in consultancy to international investors.