Nuno Moreira da Cruz

Nuno Moreira da Cruz is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at CATÓLICA-LISBON, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where he teaches Responsible Business and Business Ethics across MBA, Master’s, and Undergraduate programs. He currently serves as the Dean for Executive Education and previously held the position of Executive Director at the Center for Responsible Business & Leadership.

His educational background includes a Law Degree from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, a post-graduate in European Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges, and an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid. He is also a Certified Coach and startup mentor.

• Licence in Law – Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon
• Post-graduate in European Studies – College of Europe, Bruges
• MBA – IE Business School, Madrid

His research and teaching focus on strategic management, organizational behavior, ethical business practices, and entrepreneurial leadership. With extensive industry experience including senior roles at BP and Galp—where he served as CEO of Galp Spain—he brings practical insight into corporate strategy and responsible leadership.

Nuno has no recent publications listed, but his academic and executive work centers on advancing responsible business models and leadership development in contemporary organizations.

He has held key leadership roles in academic initiatives focused on ethics and sustainability. As Executive Director of the Center for Responsible Business & Leadership, he contributed to shaping thought leadership and executive training in corporate responsibility.

Nuno advises startups as a mentor and coach, leveraging his international business experience. Though no formal grants are mentioned, his executive education leadership suggests involvement in funded programs and industry partnerships.

He is actively involved in executive education and institutional strategy at CATÓLICA-LISBON, driving innovation in leadership development and responsible management education.