Born and raised in Brazil, André developed an early passion for nature. After beginning his studies in Economics, he decided to direct his focus to sustainability and climate change, driven by a desire for a purposeful and impactful career. This commitment has since led to diverse experiences across various sectors and with different stakeholders.

Academically, André holds training in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development from both Nova School of Business and Economics and the London School of Economics and Political Science. In the former, he conducted research on the protection of coastal ecosystems in Portugal and the impact of agribusiness in Brazil.

In 2023, he was recognized as a Global Shaper, an initiative from the World Economic Forum that empowers young leaders to address global challenges. As a member of the Lisbon Hub, he currently leads a sustainability project for university students and writes articles on climate change to a local newspaper.

Moreover, his professional journey led him to further explore this field and its multidisciplinarity, collaborating with biologists on environmental conservation and engineers on renewable energy projects.

At Impact Labs, André wishes to continue learning about sustainability, while helping enterprises in their transition to operating within planetary boundaries and using science-based methodologies to assess their impact.