Joana Couto

Joana Couto is an Associate Director at Savills since June 2022, bringing extensive experience in the design and management sectors. Previously, Joana held the position of Associate Director at SCDA and served as Creative Director for the Pacific Region at WeWork from August 2018 to February 2021, overseeing creative and operational aspects of a large interior design studio across 30 locations in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Joana has also worked as a Senior Designer at HBA Residential, focusing on ultra-high-end residential projects in India, China, and the Middle East, and as an Interior Designer on luxury hospitality projects at HBA. Joana's early career included roles such as Project Manager at INPLENITUS LDA and Founding Partner at Black Box Lda. Joana holds a degree in Architecture from Escola Universitária das Artes de Coimbra and a specialization in Real Estate from IDT.