Ricardo Sousa MRICS serves as CEO of CENTURY 21 España and CENTURY 21 Portugal since March 2004 and July 2010 respectively, focusing on developing a real estate franchise network that enhances customer experiences in buying, selling, and leasing properties. As a board member for RICS in Portugal and Spain since April 2020, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Associação Portuguesa de Franchising since September 2010, Ricardo has significantly promoted Portuguese brands in a franchising context. Prior to these roles, as New Business Director at abnsouza from January 2000 to March 2004, responsibilities included identifying and implementing new business opportunities. Educational qualifications include multiple executive programs at IE Business School and a postgraduate degree in Real Estate Investments from Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa.