I'm a creative and proactive professional with a solid foundation in business analysis, innovation, copywriting, and entrepreneurship. I have experience in business intelligence, strategic planning, market analysis, and sales reporting across multiple industries. I am passionate about cars and the automotive industry, and I enjoy transforming data into actionable insights and crafting compelling narratives. I bring a collaborative mindset, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to turning data into strategic decisions, backed by hands-on experience in international teams and a track record of delivering clear, impactful analyses and presentations.

Afonso Manuel Coutinho Nogueira Souto

I'm a creative and proactive professional with a solid foundation in business analysis, innovation, copywriting, and entrepreneurship. I have experience in business intelligence, strategic planning, market analysis, and sales reporting across multiple industries. I am passionate about cars and the automotive industry, and I enjoy transforming data into actionable insights and crafting compelling narratives. I bring a collaborative mindset, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to turning data into strategic decisions, backed by hands-on experience in international teams and a track record of delivering clear, impactful analyses and presentations.

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I’m a creative and proactive professional with a solid foundation in business analysis, innovation, copywriting, and entrepreneurship. I have experience in business intelligence, strategic planning, market analysis, and sales reporting across multiple industries. I am passionate about cars and the automotive industry, and I enjoy transforming data into actionable insights and crafting compelling narratives.

I bring a collaborative mindset, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to turning data into strategic decisions, backed by hands-on experience in international teams and a track record of delivering clear, impactful analyses and presentations.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Business Controller Trainee at The Navigator Company
August 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Business Controller in the Packaging Business Development area. Business Intelligence, transforming data into insights to support strategic decision-making. Prepared comprehensive weekly and monthly sales reports and dashboards for the Packaging Business unit, enhancing KPI tracking and improving reporting accuracy and efficiency. Crafted management presentations to support strategic decision-making for sales team and executive committee. Conducted comprehensive competitor benchmarking and market research to identify growth opportunities and inform strategy. Collaborated with international sales team to align business intelligence efforts and support global initiatives.
Business Controller Intern at The Navigator Company
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Prepared comprehensive sales reports and management presentations to support strategic decision-making; conducted competitive benchmarking and market trend analysis; collaboration with international sales team.
Business Controller Intern at The Navigator Company
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Business Intelligence professional transforming data into insights to support strategic decision-making; prepared comprehensive sales reports and crafted management presentations to support strategic decision-making for the sales team and executive committee.
Business Controller Intern at The Navigator Company
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Business controller intern in the packaging business development; leveraged business intelligence to transform data into insights and supported strategic decision-making; prepared comprehensive sales reports and management presentations for the sales team and the executive committee.
Innovation Strategist Intern at Horse ( Renault Group )
July 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Developed the strategy and business model for launching a new spin-off company of digital consultancy through extensive market research and feasibility studies using SWOT and PESTEL analysis. Executed financial projections and ROI analysis to estimate investment needs and support strategic planning. Conducted market analysis across 40 companies, resulting in a validated digital maturity assessment model for the manufacturing industry. Defined product portfolio and assessed product attractiveness by collaborating with colleagues to understand product features and market fit. Led resource planning and crafted marketing strategy, including website and social-media layout design input, to establish the new company's image and market presence. Delivered comprehensive reports and presentations highlighting target market, competitive landscape, company strengths, challenges and investment requirements.
Innovation Strategy Intern at Renault Group
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Market studies and competitor analysis across 40 companies; business model definition; strategic formulation for a new spin-off; financial projections; marketing plan development; product mockups and pitch development; languages: Portuguese (native), English (C2), French (beginner), Spanish (basic).
Innovation Strategist Intern at Renault Group
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Conducted market studies and competitor analyses as part of innovation strategy work in Aveiro.
Férias Técnicas com Ford at Ford
September 13, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Participated in a technical internship program during holidays, supporting technical and operations learning.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Universidade de Coimbra
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Master’s Degree in Engineering and Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Instituto Superior Técnico
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Universidade de Coimbra
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Master’s Degree in Engineering and Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Instituto Superior Técnico
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Universidade de Coimbra
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Master’s Degree in Engineering and Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Instituto Superior Técnico
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Universidade de Coimbra
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
Master's Degree in Engineering and Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Instituto Superior Técnico
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Cambridge University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Global Management Challenge 2021
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Férias Técnicas com Ford
September 2, 2019 - September 13, 2019
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) - Cambridge University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
GMC - Global Management Challenge
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Férias Técnicas com Ford
September 2, 2019 - September 13, 2019
Technical Internship at Ford
September 2, 2019 - September 13, 2019
GMC - Global Management Challenge 2021
January 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Cambridge University
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics

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