Alumnus of CAGE (Business Administration and Management Course, 2001), Manuel Luiz is currently Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). As part of the Católica Porto Business School alumni series, we wanted to learn more about Manuel.

Most exciting professional challenge: The various international moves I have made throughout my career and the inherent need to adapt to different realities have been among the most significant challenges that have allowed me to grow personally and professionally. In general, these challenges were more about adapting to the values and customs of each place than professional challenges themselves.

Which countries have you lived in?: United States (2005-2007), Dubai (3 months in 2006), Chile (2010-2011), and Brazil (2012-2022).

How did Católica Porto Business School contribute to your professional journey? An unparalleled quality in foundational education that has accompanied me throughout my career.

Favourite book: The "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Influential figure at our School: There must be two people rather than just one. At the time of my course, Professors Carvalho Guerra and Alberto Castro were the clear figures of leadership at the university and within the programme, leaving a lasting impact on my generation and certainly on previous and future ones.

Personal curiosity: I have been a triathlon enthusiast since 2015 and regularly train. Even though I started later in life, it remains well integrated into my weekly routines, alongside my professional commitments and other personal and family interests.