The Sustainable Futures Center (SFC), a key impact center of the Innovation X Hub at Porto Business School, has formed its Advisory Board. This milestone underscores the commitment of the Center to address sustainability challenges in an increasingly complex future.
The SFC Advisory Board will act as a strategic lighthouse, shaping the Center’s direction and supporting its most impactful initiatives. Composed of national and international leaders in sustainability, the board includes executives from leading corporations, academic authorities, and advocates. Their combined expertise will help steer the Center toward innovation and meaningful change.
The members of the Advisory Board are:
• Ana Casaca – Global Head of Innovation at Galp
• António Carlos Rodrigues – President of the Executive Board at Grupo Casais
• Carlos Gonçalves – CEO of Dream and Instability at Casa Mendes Gonçalves
• Filipe Araújo – Vice-Mayor & City Councilor for Innovation and Environment, Porto City Council
• Francisca Araújo – Public Relations and Head of Social Responsibility, UEFA Social & Environmental Sustainability Committee Member
• Oliver Balch – Writer and Researcher
• Pedro Sá – Partner at PRA
• Raquel Seabra – Executive Director & Board Member at SOGRAPE
• Rui Barros – Founder and CEO of Gen Alpha
• Sanguini Shirish – Director of Investment Banking and Specialized Credit, Banco Montepio; Sustainable Finance Enthusiast
The Sustainable Futures Center aspires to reshape organizations into transformative agents towards a redefined economic, social, and environmental welfare. Its mission is to position the Porto Business School and its partners as leaders in sustainability education, interdisciplinary research, community outreach, and innovation. The Center aims to catalyze ideas and practices that unlock greater performance while fostering an integrated approach to economic, social, and environmental welfare.
José Esteves, Dean of Porto Business School, highlighted the strategic importance of the Advisory Board:
"The creation of the Advisory Board for the Sustainable Futures Center marks a milestone in sustainability-driven value creation. By bringing together visionary leaders, we focus on addressing real-world challenges with innovative and impactful solutions. This collaboration inspires future leaders and redefines sustainable practices, driving transformative change for a resilient and thriving future."
André Rocha, Director of the Sustainable Futures Center, reinforced the integrative role of the Advisory Board:
"The Advisory Board is a concrete example of how different stakeholders—companies, academia, public institutions, and opinion leaders—can come together to discuss the future. We are creating a platform that transcends individual and corporate interests and focuses on collaborative solutions to tackle the challenges of sustainability."
In this way, the Sustainable Futures Center reaffirms its commitment to being an agent of change, leveraging the knowledge and expertise of its advisors to fulfill its mission of generating a positive impact and promoting sustainable transformation across industries and organizations worldwide.
