Maria Ferreira
About Maria Ferreira
Maria Ferreira is a marketing and business development professional currently working at Linklaters in Lisbon, Portugal. With a diverse background in finance and strategic roles across various industries, she has developed expertise in both marketing and business development since 2021.
Work at Linklaters
Maria Ferreira has been working at Linklaters in the role of Marketing and Business Development since 2021. She is based in Lisboa, Portugal, and has contributed to the firm's strategic marketing initiatives and business development efforts for three years.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to her current position, Maria held the role of Head of Business Development at Uría Menéndez - Proença de Carvalho from 2019 to 2021. She also worked at Endesa as Head of Financial and Operational Reporting from 2018 to 2019, and as a Business Development and Energy Market Specialist from 2015 to 2017. Her experience spans various sectors, including energy and legal.
Educational Background
Maria Ferreira studied at Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo Estoril, where she earned a Licenciatura in Gestão de Empresas Turísticas from 2007 to 2010. She furthered her education at Instituto Superior de Gestão / ISEG, obtaining a Mestrado in Ciências Empresariais from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she completed a Curso de Contabilidade e Fiscalidade at CERTFORM in 2011.
Career Transition and Skills
Maria has transitioned from financial roles to strategic business development positions, demonstrating her versatility and adaptability. She has a comprehensive understanding of the Portuguese business landscape, having worked in high-profile companies. Her expertise combines financial reporting with strategic marketing initiatives, particularly in the energy and legal sectors.
Early Career Experience
Maria began her career as an Estagiária in the Departamento Financeiro at Grupo Pestana in 2010. She then worked at Galp in various roles, including Técnica de Contabilidade from 2010 to 2012 and as a Financial Controller from 2013 to 2014. These early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in business development.