Hugo Bessa

Hugo Bessa currently serves as the International Business Manager at NOVO BANCO, a position held since 2019, focusing on international business development for large and medium corporates, including Iberian cross-border operations. Responsibilities include creating solutions to assist Iberian companies in securing financing abroad while addressing local market risks. Previously, Hugo held roles at NOVO BANCO from 1995 to 2007, including Trade Finance Manager, where responsibilities included promoting commercial activity for micro and small enterprises, and Gerente de banco, overseeing branch commercial operations and human resources. Hugo's educational background includes a Master's program in Value Creation from Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics and ongoing studies in Economics and Finance at Universidade Fernando Pessoa.