foto_AntonioNetodaSilva

António Neto da Silva

Academic Qualifications

  • Degree in Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Oporto — Graduated top of class.
  • MA (Distinction) in Contemporary European Studies (Economics), University of Reading, United Kingdom.
  • Certification in Corporate Governance, specialization in Modern Governance in Banking, INSEAD Executive Education, Fontainebleau (July 2018 – September 2019).

Current Roles

  • CEO, IFB – The Portuguese Institute of Banking (since July 10, 2017), part of the Portuguese Banking Association (APB).
  • Ambassador for Portugal, INSEAD International Directors Network (IDN).
  • Professor, IFB Advanced Executive Education – teaching Modern Corporate Governance of Financial Institutionsand Sustainability in Finance.
  • President, AAPEUA – Portugal-US Friendship Association.
  • Partner, DSMG - TDS – Top Driving Solutions.
  • Vice-President, International Relations Commission of the Sociedade de Geografia.
  • Honorary President, PROESPAÇO – Portuguese Association of Space Industries.

Political and Diplomatic Roles

  • Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Portugal (April 1990 – October 1991).
    • Chief negotiator of the Ford-Volkswagen AutoEuropa project (€3B investment).
    • Led foreign investment projects exceeding €50 million.
    • Represented Portugal in international trade negotiations (Uruguay Round, EC Council of Ministers).
    • Headed national image campaigns abroad (USA, Japan, UK, Belgium, Spain).
  • Chairman, Committee for External Relations, Trade Policy, and Cooperation, Economic and Social Committee of the EEC and EURATOM (1988–1990).
  • Member of the Bureau, Economic and Social Committee of the EEC and EURATOM (1986–1988).
  • Shadow Minister for Economy, Tourism and Environment (PSD) 2007-2008

Corporate and Entrepreneurial Career

  • Founder & CEO, Financetar – Financial, Business and Real Estate Services S.A.
  • Founder & Chairman, Deimos Engenharia S.A. (2002 – February 2017) – engineering firm serving ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA.
  • Member of the Board of Directors and President of Financial Committee, EUROSPACE – European Association of Space Industries (Paris) (until June 2017).
  • Chairman, PROESPAÇO – Portuguese Association of Space Industries (2002–2017).
  • Co-Chairman, AED – Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defense Federation (2016–2017).
  • Partner, AMAL Group – Metal Works for Oil Industry (Tunisia, Libya, Algeria) (2010–2012).
  • Founder & CEO, portugaloffer.com – prominent business portal (1996–2016).
  • Organizer of syndicate of investors & CEO, Clínica Particular do Porto (1992–1995).
  • Founder & Chairman, SOCIFA S.A. (1988–1990).
  • Manager, SML – Textile/Clothing company (1985–1988).
  • Vice-President, TRADINGPOR – External Trade Company of Portugal (1984–1985).
  • Economic Consultant, IPE – Portuguese State Holding Company (1986–1988).

Banking and Finance Roles

  • Non-Executive Director, Board of BANIF – Banco Internacional do Funchal (2014–2015).
  • Member, Corporate Governance Committee and Audit Board, BANIF (until August 2015).
  • Member, Fiscal Board of BANIF (2007–2014); Consultative Board (1992–2003).
  • President, Fiscal Board, Companhia de Seguros Açoreana S.A. (2015–2016).

Academic Contributions

  • Professor, Portuguese Catholic University – Institute of European Studies (1995-2002): post-graduate, Master and PhD degrees on:
    • Sustainable Development
    • Regional Problems and Policies in Europe
  • Professor, Portuguese Catholic University – Institute of Political Studies (2003–2014): post-graduate, Master and PhD degrees
    • Geopolitics, Sustainable Development, and European Integration.
  • Lecturer, Nova SBE – Executive Program: Sustainability for Boards.
  • Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of Oporto (1976–1984):
    • Courses on Project Evaluation, Economic Integration and International Institutions.
  • Executive Director, Postgraduate Program in European Economics – Portuguese Catholic University (Oporto).
  • Visiting Professor, IESF – Institute of Financial and Business Studies.
  • Member, Consultative Board of IESF.

Industry & Policy Involvement

  • Deputy Chairman, CIP – Confederation of Portuguese Enterprises GM.
  • Member, CIP Council for Industry – Head of the Commission on FDI and Competitiveness.
  • Member, CIP Presidents' Board.
  • Representative of CIP, Consultative Committee for European Integration (until 1983).
  • ICEP (Foreign Trade Institute of Portugal) Vice-President 1983-1984
  • Member, General Board of COTEC, International Business Innovation Network.
  • Deputy Chairman, Business Angels Club.
  • Deputy-Chairman, Clube Via Norte.

Media and Publications

  • Regular Columnist Semanário Expresso (1980-1990)
  • Resident Commentator, "Económico TV" – Political Economy (2014–2016).
  • Columnist, Diário Económico and Semanário Económico.
  • Speaker, regular participant in national and international conferences:
    • e.g. The Economist Lisbon Summit, Estoril Political Forum.

Selected Publications:

  • O Triplo Conflito – Globalização, Fundamentalismo Islâmico e Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Booknomics, Lisboa, 2007.
  • Teoria e Prática da Integração Económica (co-author Luís Rego), Porto Editora, Porto, 1984.

International Distinctions

  • Knight, Order of the Polar Star – Kingdom of Sweden.
  • Chevalier, Order of Ouissam Alaouite – Kingdom of Morocco.

Political Engagement

  • Member, National Council, Social Democratic Party (PSD) (1998–2002).
  • Speaker, Conservatives for Europe Congress – Conservative Party, UK (1988).