Pedro Marques is a seasoned professional in engineering and business management, currently serving as the Managing Director of ADVANS Portugal since November 2024. With extensive experience, Pedro previously held the position of International Business Manager at KCS iT, focusing on account management, sales, and IT recruitment from July 2021 to October 2024. Prior to that, Pedro led the Industrialization Department at Groupe MECACHROME and worked as a Process Engineering Manager, gaining expertise in production processes and automation. Pedro's engineering background includes significant roles as a Stress Engineer at DAHER-SOCATA and CEiiA, contributing to high-profile projects like the Falcon 5X and unmanned aerial vehicles. Pedro holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from both Instituto Superior Técnico and Technical University of Munich, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in the same field from Instituto Superior Técnico.