David Calem Ferreira

David Calem Ferreira is a Lecturer at CATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business and Economics, Universidade Católica Portuguesa. His academic profile is complemented by extensive professional experience in private equity and finance across multiple geographies.

• Education: MA in Economics from Cambridge University, MBA from INSEAD

Research Interests: Focus on Finance and Accounting, particularly within private equity transactions, leveraged finance, and strategic corporate planning. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical investment strategies.

Expertise: With 16+ years in private equity, he has led acquisitions and exits at Explorer Investments (2007-2017) and Banco BIG (2005-2007), and worked in ING Barings' leverage finance department (2000-2002) and BSKYB's strategic planning group (2002-2005).