Hi, I’m Luís Cardoso. I’m a marketing leader with 20+ years of experience driving digital transformation, omnichannel strategies, and AI-powered marketing across Pharma, Automotive, FMCG, and Tech. I love turning bold ideas into measurable growth and building strong employer brands while delivering tangible results.\n\nI thrive in cross-functional, international teams and am fluent in multiple languages. My passion is crafting practical go-to-market plans, launching new brands, and optimizing digital engagement through data-driven storytelling and aligned stakeholder collaboration.

Luís Cardoso

Hi, I’m Luís Cardoso. I’m a marketing leader with 20+ years of experience driving digital transformation, omnichannel strategies, and AI-powered marketing across Pharma, Automotive, FMCG, and Tech. I love turning bold ideas into measurable growth and building strong employer brands while delivering tangible results.\n\nI thrive in cross-functional, international teams and am fluent in multiple languages. My passion is crafting practical go-to-market plans, launching new brands, and optimizing digital engagement through data-driven storytelling and aligned stakeholder collaboration.

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Hi, I’m Luís Cardoso. I’m a marketing leader with 20+ years of experience driving digital transformation, omnichannel strategies, and AI-powered marketing across Pharma, Automotive, FMCG, and Tech. I love turning bold ideas into measurable growth and building strong employer brands while delivering tangible results.\n\nI thrive in cross-functional, international teams and am fluent in multiple languages. My passion is crafting practical go-to-market plans, launching new brands, and optimizing digital engagement through data-driven storytelling and aligned stakeholder collaboration.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Sr. Customer Engagement Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb GmbH
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Led Zeposia® digital launch and omnichannel engagement achieving 80% HCP adoption; managed a €0.5M budget; launched high-impact web properties and omnichannel programs; reduced HCP registration time by 90%; co-organized Customer Engagement Day and weekly engagement clinics.
Digital Innovation Manager at Roche Pharma AG
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Led digital launches and omnichannel engagement in oncology & immunotherapy; upgraded e-detailing platform; launched HCP portal and mobile app for oncologists; improved digital engagement metrics and access to information.
Marketing & Communications Manager at Autonomous Intelligent Driving GmbH (VW Group)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Built corporate identity and employer branding from scratch; positioned AID among top tech employers; oversaw €1M budget; led a 2-person team; organized 30+ tech events and global brand rollout.
New Media & Digital Marketing Manager at HEINEKEN PORTUGAL (SCC)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Defined digital strategy for Heineken in Portugal; led digital campaigns and integrated marketing communications to improve online presence and campaign effectiveness.
Head of Marketing at PARTEC AG
January 1, 2025 - Present
Redefined go-to-market strategy and brand positioning in AI, quantum computing, and HPC; developed corporate narrative, marketing roadmap, and messaging for international expansion.
Digital Marketing & Social Media Freelancer at Self-Employed / Freelancer
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Delivered digital marketing and social media projects for startups and brands; built portfolio and accelerated early-stage growth.
Senior Account & Project Manager at Outbox Activism
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Managed client relationships and projects for activism-focused campaigns; coordinated cross-functional teams and timelines.
Founder & CEO at Netamorphose Design & Multimedia
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2007
Founded and managed a multi-award design and multimedia agency delivering branding, design, and digital content solutions.
PR Account Manager at Emirec Communications
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
Managed public relations accounts and campaigns for various clients; developed media relations and press strategies.
Founder & Consultant at AITIVIST (Next Level AI Marketing)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and led Next Level AI Marketing, integrating AI-powered strategies with omnichannel digital marketing to deliver high-impact campaigns and grow client value. Built a foundation for AI-driven marketing solutions and brand positioning.
Marketing & Communications Manager at Autonomous Intelligent Driving GmbH (Audi/VW Group)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Built corporate identity from scratch; positioned AID as an attractive software employer; led cross-functional comms and events.
Digital Marketing & Social Media Freelancer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Delivered freelance digital marketing and social media campaigns with a focus on ROI and performance for diverse clients.
PR Account Manager at EIR EC Communications
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
Led PR campaigns and media relations; contributed to brand narratives and communication strategy.
Founder & Consultant at Next Level AI Marketing
January 1, 2025 - Present
Merges AI-powered marketing with branding to help organizations transform corporate brands and employer branding across global markets.
Senior Customer Engagement Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Led Zeposia digital launch and omnichannel engagement with 80% HCP adoption; managed budgets (€0.5–€1.5M); delivered ROIs and global brand rollout.
Marketing & Communications Manager at VW Group GmbH
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Led marketing and communications for autonomous software development; built corporate identity and employer branding; managed global brand rollout and multi-geo campaigns.
Digital Marketing & Social Media Freelancer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Delivered digital marketing and social media campaigns for multiple clients across sectors; boosted organic reach and engagement.
PR Account Manager at EMIR EC Communications
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
Managed public relations campaigns and supported brand communications across clients.

Education

BA in Corporate Communications at ISCEM Lisbon (Abitur, German School Lisbon)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
BA in Corporate Communication at ISCEM Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
BA in Corporate Communications at ISCEM Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Qualifications

Google Project Management
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
AI Prompt Engineering (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Roche Marketing Excellence
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
SEO / SEA (Google)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Brand Storytelling (Heineken)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Advanced Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Competitive Intelligence
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Veeva CRM Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Google Project Management
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
AI Prompt Engineering (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
CAIO – Chief AI Officer
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Roche Marketing Excellence
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
SEO/SEA Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Google Project Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Chief AI Officer (CAIO) Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
AI Prompt Engineering (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Roche Marketing Excellence
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
SEO/SEA (Google)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing