Lisa Mota-Pinto McNally

Lisa Mota-Pinto McNally has extensive experience in various senior commercial roles, with a focus on driving revenue growth and improving operational performance. Lisa is currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola since October 2021. Prior to this, they held the same CCO position at Viva from September 2019 to October 2021.

Before their roles in Angola, Lisa worked with the Emirates Group as RCEO APAC from July 2017 to October 2019 and as Deputy Chief Commercial Officer & SVP Global Sales from October 2016 to October 2017. In this latter role, they led a team of around 600 people and successfully implemented strategies that resulted in significant cost reductions and improved sales performance.

Lisa's experience also includes a position at Qatar Airways as VP Global Sales, Distribution, Ancillaries & Market Development from October 2014 to October 2016. Prior to that, they served as EVP, Commercial & Business Improvement at First Group, where they designed and implemented a turnaround program for the UK Bus business.

Earlier in their career, Lisa worked as VP Commercial, Advisor at First Class Partnerships, where they led high-profile projects focused on improving financial returns from rail investment schemes and the commercialization of rail businesses. Lisa also held executive-level positions at Serco Group, where they played an active role in major business decisions and was responsible for revenue management, marketing, operational performance, and customer services.

Overall, Lisa Mota-Pinto McNally's work experience showcases their expertise in driving commercial success, implementing effective strategies, and leading teams to achieve positive results in various industries and regions.

Lisa Mota-Pinto McNally has an extensive education history. Lisa began their education at Escola Secundaria Clara de Resende from 1986 to 1994, where they obtained their A Levels in Maths, English, Accountancy, and Geography. Lisa then attended Universidade Portucalense (UPT) from 1992 to 1998, earning a BSc in Applied Maths. Additionally, from 1998 to 2000, they pursued their MSc in Maths & IT at UPT. Lisa's education continued with an MBA in Strategy/Finance, completed from 1990 to 2000. Moreover, they studied at Henley Business School from 2005 to 2008, earning an MBA with a focus on Strategy, Finance, Business, and Marketing. Lisa also took an Intensive Finance Course at the Institute of Directors (IoD) in 2005. To further enhance their knowledge and skills, Lisa obtained an additional certification in MBA.