João Paulo Girbal
Member of the Advisory Board
Computer Science
GFI Portugal
Portugal
Biography
A multifaceted businessman, João Paulo Girbal left his 16-year career at Microsoft to move forward with his own projects. He was one of the CEOs with more longevity in Microsoft Portugal and protagonist of several important achievements for the company. In 2005, he decided to end his successful career at Microsoft and surrender to his passion for airplanes, becoming a partner of Aerolazer, an occupation he holds until today along with the challenge of presiding Centromarca and collaborating with several technology companies. At the base of his professional career is his entrepreneurial spirit and a degree in Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, a postgraduate degree in Management at Universidade Nova de Lisboa and AESE's Senior Management Program.
Research Interest
Electrical Engeering