Tiago Dias
About Tiago Dias
Tiago Dias serves as the Chief Financial Officer at SafetyWing since 2023, bringing extensive experience in corporate finance and treasury from previous roles at Nested and Altice. He specializes in strategic finance for early-stage, VC-backed companies, focusing on sustainable growth and successful exits.
Work at SafetyWing
Tiago Dias serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at SafetyWing, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the financial operations of the company, focusing on strategic finance and capital raising to support the growth of the organization. His remote work setup allows him to manage financial strategies effectively while collaborating with teams across various locations.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining SafetyWing, Tiago Dias worked at Nested as Finance Director from 2019 to 2023, where he managed financial operations in London. His career also includes significant roles at Altice as Vice President of Corporate Finance and Treasury from 2013 to 2017 in London and Geneva, and at Goldman Sachs as a Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) Leverage Finance Analyst and Associate from 2009 to 2013 in London.
Education and Expertise
Tiago Dias holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Finance from Imperial College London, which he completed from 2007 to 2008. He also earned an Engineer’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, studying from 1999 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in corporate finance, treasury, and private equity, particularly within the TMT sector.
Background in Financial Operations
Tiago Dias has extensive experience in building high-performing finance teams to manage day-to-day financial operations. His background includes developing go-to-market strategies for start-ups and scale-ups, focusing on working with early-stage, VC-backed companies to achieve high growth and successful exits.
Internship Experience
Tiago began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in finance. He worked as a Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) Leverage Finance Intern at Societe Generale from 2008 to 2009 and as a Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Intern at Rothschild & Co for three months in 2009. These roles contributed to his understanding of financial dynamics in various sectors.