Rute Xavier

Rute Xavier is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at CATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business, where she teaches in the Department of Strategy, Organizations and Entrepreneurship. She is actively involved in the Lisbon MBA program, delivering courses on Strategic Management Consulting and Entrepreneurship.

Her educational background includes a PhD in Management (Strategy and Entrepreneurship) from BRU-IUL, a Master’s in Finance from CATÓLICA-LISBON, and a Bachelor’s in Economics from NovaSBE.

Her research and teaching focus on strategic management, organizational dynamics, and entrepreneurial practices. With extensive industry experience as a management consultant at Accenture since 1996, she brings practical insights into her academic work, particularly in strategic consulting projects and executive education. Her professional engagement spans across sectors, and she currently serves as a Senior Project Manager Executive and a Board Member in a consulting firm.

She teaches the Strategic Management Consulting Project and thesis seminars, and collaborates with the Lisbon MBA program in courses related to consulting and entrepreneurship, bridging academic theory with real-world business challenges.

Scientific Awards: None mentioned.

She advises on consulting and entrepreneurship projects and has significant professional grant-like experience through executive leadership in consulting engagements. Her industry collaboration enhances her academic contributions, particularly in applied strategy and innovation.

She is actively involved in academic-practice integration through her teaching and board roles, contributing to both institutional and corporate strategic development initiatives.