Ana Escudeiro

Ana Escudeiro possesses extensive experience in project management and research and development within various industries, currently serving as Head of Project Management Corporate R&D at VAT Group since April 2020. In this role, Ana leads a cross-functional team, manages a substantial project portfolio, and drives strategic execution while also acting as an Agile Transformation Owner. Prior experience includes roles as Business Development Manager at Oerlikon, R&D Project Manager at Hilti, and various academic positions, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering focused on Surface Engineering from Universidade de Coimbra. Ana has further enhanced skills through a Sabbatical Leave dedicated to spiritual and lateral thinking development in India. Educational qualifications include advanced leadership training from IMD and a strong foundation in Biomedical Engineering.