André Simões

Experience

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  Federação Portuguesa de Rugby

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2019

  Athlete

  • National Cup Winner (2017)• National University Rugby Champion (2016)• 6th Place in European University Rugby Champion - Milan (2016) and Coimbra (2017)

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  Bluepharma

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Summer Internship

  Logistics & Operations Departments

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  Bluepharma

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Summer Internship

  HR and Finance Departments

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  PwC

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Assurance Associate

  During the Internship at PwC in the Audit and Assurance Department, have been involved in Auditing projects across a wide variety of companies:• Performed accounting and audit services for companies operating in Aerospecial, Media, Pharma, IT and Automobile industries; • Generated a variety of financial reports used in clients' annual reports;• Participated and Presented estimates in meetings with both senior colleagues and clients;• Enganged in Corporate social responsability initiatives.After completed the Internship, received an offer for full-time employment. Show less

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  BTS Iberia y Latam

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  Business Analyst

  • Participated in multiple client interviews with CEOs and key stakeholders to develop an understanding of their company’s key levers for driving profitability and growth;• Worked in several accounts and projects for different industries (FMCG, Banking, Consulting and Oil & Gas) with a full overall vision, supporting the team with everything it takes to create powerful experiences to execute strategy through people;• Delivered various workshops to senior level executives through discovery based learning experiences and customized simulations and facilitated participant’s understanding of relevant content areas.• Contributed on the development phase of a program built for a leading organization in the FMCG industry worldwide. This program had the involvement of executive stakeholders since the beginning and its being implemented through the globe. Delivered a 2-day workshop in 2 different languages. Show less

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  Grupo Ageas Portugal

  Jan 2024 - now

  Strategy & M&A

  • Collaborated with C-suite executives to define the strategic direction of non-insurance initiatives within the non-life segment, focusing on the Auto sector.• Involved in the development and execution of a new strategic framework for the Auto line of business, driving operational efficiency and market expansion.• Worked M&A buy-side transaction, from identifying acquisition prospects to conducting thorough due diligence, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.• Participated in the selection and coordination of financial, legal, and due diligence advisors, overseeing various workstreams to ensure detailed reporting and effective governance for senior leadership.• Constructed advanced financial models and performed comprehensive valuation assessments utilizing DCF, DDM, and multiples analysis to guide strategic decision-making.• Analyzed and contributed to critical legal agreements, including NBO, BO, SPAs, and internal approval documentation, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk. Show less