Filipa Fixe Santos, PhD
About Filipa Fixe Santos, PhD
Filipa Fixe Santos, PhD, serves as the Director of Healthcare at KPMG Portugal and has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, including previous roles at Glintt and Portugal Telecom.
Current Role at KPMG Portugal
Filipa Fixe Santos currently serves as the Director of Healthcare at KPMG Portugal. She has held this position since 2024, contributing her extensive experience in healthcare management and consulting. Her role involves overseeing healthcare-related projects and initiatives, leveraging her background in both technology and healthcare services.
Previous Experience at Glintt
Prior to her current role, Filipa worked at Glintt as the Healthcare Director from 2016 to 2023. During her tenure, she was responsible for leading healthcare initiatives and strategies. Additionally, she served as an Executive Board Member at Glintt from 2018 to 2023, where she contributed to the organization's governance and strategic direction.
Education and Expertise
Filipa Fixe Santos holds a PhD in Nanotechnology/BioMedicine from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She also studied at Instituto Superior Técnico and FML, further enhancing her expertise in healthcare and technology. Her educational background supports her roles in healthcare management and consulting.
Career at Portugal Telecom
Filipa has a significant history with Portugal Telecom, where she held multiple roles from 2005 to 2015. She worked as a Health Consultant from 2005 to 2008, followed by positions as Health Unit Coordinator from 2009 to 2011 and in the Health, Education, and Financial Services Unit from 2011 to 2015. Her experience at Portugal Telecom contributed to her understanding of healthcare services and technology integration.
Involvement with EIT Health InnoStars
Since 2019, Filipa has been a member of the Supervisory Board at EIT Health InnoStars. In this role, she participates in overseeing initiatives aimed at fostering innovation in healthcare across Europe. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advancing healthcare solutions and collaboration within the industry.