Hugo Couto

Hugo Couto is a seasoned risk management professional currently serving as the Corporate Risk Manager at TAP Air Portugal since October 2023, where responsibilities include developing and implementing risk assessments, ensuring continuous risk management processes, and supporting top management in balancing organizational risk-taking with approved risk levels. Previous experience includes roles as Risk Management Coordinator and Internal Control Coordinator at AdP - Águas de Portugal, where oversight of internal control systems and audit program creation was crucial. Prior to that, Hugo held managerial and analyst positions at Simarsul and as a Senior Internal Auditor at AdP - Águas de Portugal, enhancing processes and business optimization. Hugo began career as an Internal Auditor at Companhia de Seguros Tranquilidade. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Management and Industrial Strategy from ISEG and a degree in Economics from the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, complemented by a Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma from Instituto Superior Técnico.