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I am an entrepreneur, CEO and creative founder with experience in hospitality, brand building and artistic direction. I combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, creating premium experiences and products rooted in authenticity, aesthetics and human connection. I design and craft authorial jewellery pieces in gold, silver and precious stones, leading the full creative process from wax sculpting to final metal work, developing bespoke pieces and limited collections that fuse craftsmanship, symbolism and refined aesthetics.…I am an entrepreneur, CEO and creative founder with experience in hospitality, brand building and artistic direction. I combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, creating premium experiences and products rooted in authenticity, aesthetics and human connection. I design and craft authorial jewellery pieces in gold, silver and precious stones, leading the full creative process from wax sculpting to final metal work, developing bespoke pieces and limited collections that fuse craftsmanship, symbolism and refined aesthetics.

Mafalda Matos

Creative Director, Brand Designer, Art Director, +4

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I am an entrepreneur, CEO and creative founder with experience in hospitality, brand building and artistic direction. I combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, creating premium experiences and products rooted in authenticity, aesthetics and human connection. I design and craft authorial jewellery pieces in gold, silver and precious stones, leading the full creative process from wax sculpting to final metal work, developing bespoke pieces and limited collections that fuse craftsmanship, symbolism and refined aesthetics.…I am an entrepreneur, CEO and creative founder with experience in hospitality, brand building and artistic direction. I combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, creating premium experiences and products rooted in authenticity, aesthetics and human connection. I design and craft authorial jewellery pieces in gold, silver and precious stones, leading the full creative process from wax sculpting to final metal work, developing bespoke pieces and limited collections that fuse craftsmanship, symbolism and refined aesthetics.

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I am an entrepreneur, CEO and creative founder with experience in hospitality, brand building and artistic direction. I combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, creating premium experiences and products rooted in authenticity, aesthetics and human connection.

I design and craft authorial jewellery pieces in gold, silver and precious stones, leading the full creative process from wax sculpting to final metal work, developing bespoke pieces and limited collections that fuse craftsmanship, symbolism and refined aesthetics.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & CEO at Enxara Retreats

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024

Co-led vision, brand positioning, marketing, sales, guest experience and operational management of a 900 m2 retreat property on a 3-hectare estate.

Production & Direction — Film & Television at Mafalda Matos

January 1, 2008 - Present

Leadership communications, creative direction, business strategy; hospitality management.

Producer and Actress at Luxury Hospitality

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Producer and actress in TV commercials, films and television shows in Portugal and India; led creative teams, managed production logistics and budgets, delivering high-quality projects under tight deadlines while balancing artistic vision with operational efficiency.

Founder & CEO at Grad Jewellery

January 1, 2024 - Present

Leading concept, design and creation of authorial jewellery pieces in gold, silver and precious stones; leading the full creative process from wax sculpting to final metal work, developing bespoke pieces and limited collections that combine craftsmanship, symbolism and refined aesthetics.

CEO at Enxara Retreats

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024

Co-led management and marketing of high-end hospitality properties. Focused on guest experience excellence, pricing strategy, brand positioning and occupancy growth. Built strong networks and direct booking channels in the premium short-stay market.

Producer & Actress at Luxury Hospitality

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Producer and actress in TV commercials, films and television shows in Portugal and India.

Production & Direction (Film & Television) at Mafalda Matos

January 1, 2008 - Present

Independent production and direction for film and television projects, focusing on leadership, creative direction, communications, business strategy and hospitality management.