President

SRS Legal - Sociedade Rebelo de Sousa & Advogados, SPRL

Vice-president

INESC TEC – Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Tecnologia e Ciência

Executive Board Member

Transinsular - Transportes Marítimos Insulares, SA

Executive Board Member

APL - Administração do Porto de Lisboa, S.A

Executive Board Member

SEAentia-food, Lda

Executive Board Member

APS - Administração dos Portos de Sines e do Algarve, S.A

Executive Board Member

BlueOASIS - Blue Ocean Sustainable Solutions

Executive Board Member

Ocean Winds

Executive Board Member

CCMAR - Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve

1st Substitute

Grupo Bensaúde - Bensaúde Marítima, SGPS

2nd Substitute

S.D.M. - Sociedade de Desenvolvimento da Madeira, S.A

President

CIRA – Comunidade Intermunicipal da Região de Aveiro

1st Secretary

FLATLANTIC - Actividades Piscícolas, S.A.

2nd Secretary

VdA - Veira de Almeida & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados, R.L.

1st Substitute

DOCAPESCA - Portos e Lotas, S.A.

2nd Substitute

FOR-MAR - Centro de Formação Profissional das Pescas e do Mar

President

APDL – Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo, S.A

Fiscal Council Member

Município de Oeiras

Fiscal Council Members

OESTE CIM - Comunidade Intermunicipal do Oeste

1st Substitute

Indico Capital Partners - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A.

2nd Substitute

IPL - Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

Secretary-general

Secretary-general of Fórum Oceano, he was a mentor in the Ocean Stream start-up acceleration programme, and a 'coacher' in the European Commission's Blue Invest Platform. He was Director-General for Maritime Policy at the Ministry of the Sea and Science and Technology Manager at Galp Energia.

Blue Strategic Consultant

Since September 2021, is the Strategic Advisor of Fórum Oceano, after being Secretary-General between 2010 and 2021. Previously, Rui Azevedo was Vice-Chairman of the CCDR-N (The North Regional Coordination and Development Commission).

Blue Nautical Stations Coordinator

Responsible for coordinating and promoting the Network of Nautical Stations of Portugal, certified and coordinated by Fórum Oceano, and in partnership with Turismo de Portugal, municipalities, business associations and other public and private entities.

Communication & Marketing Manager

With over a decade's experience in journalism, he won 8 Consumer Choice awards at MEN'S HEALTH Portugal. As Marketing Coordinator at NEW GLOBAL PET, he led the communication of premium petfood brands. He is currently Blue Marketing & Communication Manager at Fórum Oceano.

Internationalization Coordinator

With a degree in Sociology from ISCTE and a postgraduate qualification in Law and Economics of the Sea (Nova School of Law), he was Secretary General of EISAP and Director of Public Relations at European Mar. He has extensive experience in communication and strategic planning in national and international markets.

Blue Financial Manager

She has a degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto. She has been responsible for administrative and financial management at Fórum Oceano (since 2012), namely treasury management and financial management of national and international projects.

Blue Executive Assistant

She has a degree in International Relations with a specialisation in Japan and the Korean Peninsula, teaches Japanese and Korean, and was also a university lecturer in International Politics in Argentina. At Fórum Oceano, she works on the Atlantic Strategy and the WestMED initiative.

Blue Nautical Stations Officer

Graduated in Tourism and Tourism Business Management from U. Lusófona do Porto and a Master in Tourism Management from Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Porto. She began her career at Fórum Oceano in 2022, in the Nautical Tourism and the Network of Nautical Stations of Portugal.

Blue Financial Officer

With a degree and master's degree in Public-Private Administration from FDUC. Fórum Oceano was her first professional experience in the area. It is part of the Hub Azul de Leixões project, within the scope of the “Business Model Creation” component.

Blue Consultant

With a degree from the Advanced Sea Studies Programme at the Portuguese Catholic University, management at Finadvise and professional experience in the private business sector, he coordinated the Fórum Oceano delegation in Lisbon and was Secretary General of the Fórum Empresarial da Economia do Mar Association.

Hub Azul Lead Manager

With a degree in Economics and an international MBA, he has worked in collaborative innovation consultancy for the Blue Economy, Sustainability, Smart Cities and Tourism. He was Director of the Bluetech Accelerator programme, focused on driving innovation in the blue economy.

Innovation Manager

He worked as an innovation manager in a diverse array of fields, such as banking, insurance, education, FMCG, retail and industry. In those roles, he developed projects in a variety of formats, from open innovation to corporate venture building.

Investor Relations & Controller

Professional career centred on the banking sector, with a focus on the commercial area, corporate segment (large companies and multinationals) and medium-sized companies, with management and commercial management responsibilities for over 30 years, currently working as Investor Relations & Controller at Forum Oceano.

Marketing & Communication Manager

Holds a Master's degree in Communication, Culture, and Information Technologies from ISCTE and a Bachelor's degree in Languages, Literature, and Culture from the Faculdade de Letras of Lisbon. Has worked as a Marketing and Communication Manager for a shopping center at Klépierre Iberia, as a Digital Marketing Manager in Real Estate, and Social Media Manager for a Hotel. Has published 'Revisiting Asymmetries in the Representation of Portuguese Women News Anchors' in the Women's Studies Journal.

Marketing & Communication Officer

She has a Master's degree in Communication Sciences from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Porto. She has been working in Communication for more than 12 years, having worked as a content manager, editorial director and communication advisor. She is currently coordinating the communications portfolio for the Leixões Blue Hub project.

Blue Financial Officer

With a degree in Auditing from ISCAP, she has more than 20 years of experience in accounting for Non-Profit Sector Entities, as well as their specificities in Public Procurement, taxation and Expenditure Eligibility.

Digital Platform and Internationalization Manager

Graduated in International Development and Public Policy and International Management, she has experience with start-ups and sustainability projects in various fields, including marketing, project development, and strategic partnerships.

Blue Project Manager

Graduated in Law in Brazil with a master's degree in Law and Economics of the Sea from NOVA University of Lisbon, with professional legal experience in the private sector, as well as in various public sector roles.

Portugal Blue Digital Hub Lead Manager

With an Executive MBA from Porto Business School, an M.Sc. in Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship, and a 5-year degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Porto, he has worked as the Business Developer Manager for the Blue Economy at INESC TEC, where he crafted and oversees innovation strategies. With extensive experience in executive management and advisory roles, excels in fostering business opportunities and partnerships, driving high-impact results.

Blue Project Officer

With a degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering and a PMI-certified Project Manager (PMP), he was a director and manager of public works projects in Portugal and Angola for 20 years. He is currently programme manager for various projects at Fórum Oceano.