André Valera

André Valera has a strong background in business development, with experience in various industries. André is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Conetic, where they focus on expanding the traveler's journey and implementing the company's vision. Prior to this, they held the same position at Touch Inflight Solutions, Oxygen, and ABOVE, where they were responsible for strategic planning, acquiring new businesses and contracts, and launching new offerings. André also served as the Managing Director and Vice President of Business Development at ABOVE, overseeing the establishment of a joint venture. Before their roles in business development, André worked as the Director of Business Development and Strategic Planning at In Flight Solutions Group, managing airport concessions and acquiring new businesses. André also worked as a Senior Project Manager, responsible for managing key projects and optimizing internal processes. Earlier in their career, André worked as a Project Consultant at Pronucase, optimizing business processes for customers, and as a Mechanical Engineer at Petrobras Global Trading B.V., where they managed a mechanical project. Overall, André Valera has a diverse range of experience in business development, strategic planning, project management, and optimizing processes.

André Valera's education history begins with their high school education at Salesianos, Oficinas de S. José, where they completed a Science & Technology Course from 2000 to 2008. André then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico from 2008 to 2014, earning their Master of Mechanical Engineering degree. During their undergraduate years, André also participated in an exchange program at USP - Universidade de São Paulo from 2012 to 2013, focusing on Mechanical Engineering and Aerodynamics.

In 2015, André Valera attended Imperial College Business School to enhance their knowledge of business strategy by completing a postgraduate course in Business Strategy. Throughout their educational journey, André has also obtained additional certifications. In December 2016, they obtained a Harvard University Verified Certificate for completing the "ContractsX: From Trust to Promise to Contract" course. Later, in December 2020, they obtained certification from INSEAD for completing the "Innovation in the Age of Disruption" program.