Bernardo Ivo Cruz

Bernardo Ivo Cruz is an Invited Assistant Professor at the Catholic University of Portugal's Institute of Political Studies and NOVA School of Law. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Bristol and is a Chevening Doctoral Fellow. His career spans academia, public service, and international consultancy. He served as Portugal's Secretary of State for Internationalisation, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and Chief of Staff to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. His research focuses on governance, sustainability, and EU policies.

• Key Positions: Visiting Professor (NOVA School of Law), Member of Center for Sustainable Finance Scientific Committee, Corresponding Academician of the International Academy of Portuguese Culture
• Public Sector Experience: Portuguese EU Presidency (2021), SOFID Executive Director, Diplomatic roles in UK/Brazil Embassies

Research Interests: Combines academic work with practical policy analysis, focusing on internationalisation strategies, sustainable finance, and crisis management. Active in media through weekly Diário de Notícias opinion columns and BBC/TVI commentary.

• Awards: UK Business Internationalisation Award, Chilean and Estonian state decorations

Leadership Experience: Founded True Bridge Consultancy Group, led Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in UK, advised Brazilian trade federation. Served as Club de Madrid mediator in Timor-Leste and Club de Lisboa director.