A leader with over 30 years of experience managing international businesses in Europe, South America, and Africa. He has led companies in the fields of building materials, trading, and investment banking.
Since 2011, João has held a number of executive positions at CRH, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Director of Integration, CEO, and Project Director in Ukraine, Brazil, and the Netherlands.
He is currently an executive director at CEMARK, part of the international CRH Group. He is responsible for the company’s strategic development, operational efficiency, and strengthening its position in the building materials market.
You can download the current program in PDF format or view it directly on our website.
DownloadGlobal business in Ukraine is no longer only about exports. It means companies that operate and manufacture here while having access to international capital, technology, partners, and global markets.
Despite the high risks, international companies continue to invest in Ukraine, while Ukrainian businesses are building new production facilities and entering foreign markets.
What is needed for more such companies to emerge and for Ukraine to become a place where global businesses not only sell, but also produce and grow? We will discuss this at KIEF 2026 during the panel discussion "Building a Global Business in Ukraine Right Now".