João Correia
About João Correia
João Correia is the Chief for Ride-Hailing Operations at Cabify, with extensive experience in finance and international operations management.
Current Role at Cabify
João Correia currently serves as the Chief for Ride-Hailing Operations at Cabify. His tenure at Cabify started in 2018, and he is based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. In this role, João is responsible for overseeing the ride-hailing operations, implementing optimized working flows, and managing international operations across various countries.
Previous Experience at Easy Taxi
Before joining Cabify, João Correia held the position of Global Head of Finance (Interim) at Easy (Easy Taxi) from 2014 to 2018. During his four years at Easy Taxi, he was based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. His responsibilities included managing internal and external audits for the fiscal years 2015 and 2016, and controlling expenses to ensure financial stability.
Educational Background
João Correia has a comprehensive educational background. He studied at Harvard Business School, participating in the Endeavor: Scaling Entrepreneurial Ventures program. He also achieved a degree in Economics from Universidade do Porto and an MBA in Finance from Instituto Europeo de Posgrado (CEU Business School). His diverse education has equipped him with substantial knowledge and expertise in economics and finance.
Experience in Financial Management
João Correia has extensive experience in financial management. He served as Director of Finance at JFS Angola - Constructions from 2009 to 2013 in Benguela, Angola. He held the same title at PopArt Garment Factory for four months in 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand. Additionally, he worked as an Intern Business Corporate Controlling Analyst and Reporting at Siam City Cement PLC from 2008 to 2009 in Bangkok. His roles involved developing standardized reporting tools, managing tax optimization, and ensuring financial compliance.
Project Management and International Operations
João Correia has demonstrated significant expertise in managing international operations. He has implemented and adapted working flows to over 30 countries and coordinated strategic projects in companies operating in more than 10 countries. This includes developing and standardizing accounting standards and reporting tools across Central and South America and Asia. His ability to handle complex international projects underscores his proficiency in global financial management and operational strategies.