Duarte Pitta Ferraz

Duarte Pitta Ferraz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate governance and education, currently serving as Managing Partner at IVENS | Governance Advisors since January 2017. With a focus on advising Boards, Family Offices, and Private Equity stakeholders, Duarte emphasizes best practices in risk management, compliance, and oversight structures. As a Full Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics, Duarte contributes to executive education, particularly in leadership of boards. Duarte holds significant statutory roles, including as a Revisor Oficial de Contas, and holds numerous non-executive directorships and committee memberships in various organizations. Academic credentials include a PhD from Nottingham Business School and an "Agregado" in Political Science from the University of Lisbon, complemented by multiple degrees in law and business.