The Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) in Porto and KPMG Portugal have signed a general cooperation protocol to strengthen their partnership. At the same time, Católica Porto Business School (CPBS) and KPMG formalised the company's membership in the School’s Corporate Club under the Prestige Partner format by signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
The protocol established between Universidade Católica in Porto and KPMG is designed to enhance the relationship between the two institutions. It focuses on concrete actions that will enable both to fulfil their missions more effectively. This partnership aims to continuously improve their activities while emphasising their commitments to social responsibility and sustainability.
Isabel Braga da Cruz, Vice-Rector of UCP, states that “this protocol represents a mutual desire to deepen collaboration between the University and the business sector through concrete projects that contribute to the holistic education of our students and the sustainable development of society.”
KPMG's integration into the CPBS Corporate Club involves active collaboration with the School, participation in joint initiatives, knowledge sharing, and increased interaction with students.
João Pinto, Dean of Católica Porto Business School, notes that “we are proud to welcome KPMG to the CPBS Corporate Club, as we see in KPMG an excellent partner with whom we share the ambition to prepare professionals to lead in a global world, with responsibility and positive impact.”
Vítor Ribeirinho, Senior Partner and CEO of KPMG Portugal, highlights that “this partnership with the Universidade Católica and, in particular, with Católica Porto Business School, is an opportunity to strengthen our commitment to talent development and to building bridges between academia and the business world.”
Luís Magalhães, Head of Tax and member of the Executive Committee at KPMG, emphasises that “for KPMG, and me, as an alumnus of Católica in Porto, this strengthening of ties between our institutions, to which I remain personally committed, is a source of pride and satisfaction.”
The signing of the collaboration agreements occurred on July 28 at the Américo Amorim Building on the Porto campus of Universidade Católica Portuguesa. These agreements represent a significant step in strengthening the relationship between Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Porto and the business sector.
