Rui Salgado Alves

Rui Salgado Alves serves as the Vice President of the General Assembly at IPDAL, where advocacy for regional cooperation and representation at strategic events are key responsibilities. Since 2020, Rui has also worked as a Manager, Advisor, and Consultant in Mergers & Acquisitions, providing expertise on corporate restructuring and strategic projects across various industries. Prior leadership roles include Chief Executive Officer at Belver Hotels, where a major financial turnaround was achieved, and Advisor to the Board of Directors at BlueCrow Capital, focusing on operational strategy and partner development. Rui's background includes significant positions in asset management and financial advisory, with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Universidade Internacional. Educational credentials include multiple executive education programs from INDEG-ISCTE and a course at AESE Business School.