Francisco Teixeira Diniz is an experienced business professional with a focus on international markets, currently serving as Commercial Director B2B and International Key Account Manager at Sugal Group since January 2017, overseeing markets in Western and Central Europe, Japan, South Korea, and North Africa. Previously, Francisco was the Country Manager at Hometown Experience, where responsibilities included establishing a startup in Portugal, conducting market analysis, and building strategic partnerships within the luxury property sector. Earlier roles at Galp Energia included Business Development Manager and Project Manager, where responsibilities encompassed performance evaluation, KPIs assessment, and innovation project management. Francisco holds a CEMS Masters in International Management from Prague University of Economics and Business and additional degrees in Management from Nova School of Business and Economics and Paderborn University.