It is with a strong sense of responsibility that I assume the presidency of the Católica Porto Investment Club (CIC). Our club has a clear purpose: to prepare our students for the demands of the financial sector through rigorous training, direct exposure to the market, and an internal culture grounded in excellence.

At CIC, we believe in the strength of teamwork and the value of diverse skills. Each department plays an essential role, yet it is the coordination between all of them that enables us to deliver consistent results and maintain our position as a leading financial club at the national level. Our ambition is to develop capable, informed talent who are prepared to add value from day one.

Over the years, CIC has established itself as a reference within the Portuguese academic landscape. This recognition reflects the work of the teams who came before us and the exemplary careers of our former members, now present in top financial institutions and leading companies. Honoring this legacy requires continuity, responsibility and strategic vision.

As President, my commitment is to reinforce CIC’s positioning, consolidate the initiatives that already define our identity, and introduce new projects that expand the impact we have on our academic community. I aim to ensure that every member finds in CIC a space for real growth: intellectually, professionally, and personally.

My vision for this term is clear: to raise our standards even further, strengthen our connection to the financial industry, and ensure that CIC remains a model of professionalism, rigor and ambition for everyone who becomes part of it. Our objective is to help develop the next generation of financial leaders and actively contribute to a more prepared, informed and qualified ecosystem.