Diogo Almeida Fernandes
About Diogo Almeida Fernandes
Diogo Almeida Fernandes is the Vice President at Talkdesk, with extensive experience in strategy, corporate development, and business management.
Current Role as Vice President at Talkdesk
Diogo Almeida Fernandes currently serves as the Vice President at Talkdesk. In his role, he drives substantial strategic initiatives, oversees business expansion, and executes critical corporate development tasks, including managing mergers and acquisitions as well as business development. His leadership extends to fostering global growth for the company.
Previous Positions at Talkdesk
Before becoming Vice President, Diogo Almeida Fernandes held various critical roles at Talkdesk. He was the Senior Director of Strategy and Corporate Development from 2022 to 2023 and the Director of Strategy and Corporate Development from 2021 to 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. Additionally, he served as the Director of Strategy, International Business Development, contributing significantly to global strategic projects.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
Diogo worked at McKinsey & Company for several years in various influential roles. He was an Engagement Manager from 2020 to 2021 and an Associate in 2019. His earlier roles at McKinsey included Senior Business Analyst from 2016 to 2018 and Business Analyst from 2015 to 2016. During his tenure, he supported top management in institutions across Europe and Africa, demonstrating his expertise in strategic advisory.
Educational Background
Diogo Almeida Fernandes has an impressive educational background. He earned an MBA from INSEAD and The Wharton School in 2018. Moreover, he completed a Master's degree in Strategy & Entrepreneurship with a Minor in Corporate Finance from the Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (2013-2015). He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Business from the same institution, having furthered his studies at Università Bocconi.
Early Career and Consultancy Roles
Fernandes began his career in consultancy with various short-term roles, including working at EY and Banco Espirito Santo de Investimento SA. With experiences ranging from a Research Analyst to a Junior Consultant, he honed his skills in business financial analysis and transaction advisory early on. He also co-founded a company, NAU - Nothing As Unique, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.