Sara Fonseca

Sara Fonseca is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, alongside roles as an Invited Professor and Non-Executive Director. Her work focuses on aligning Data Strategy, Business Strategy, and People Strategy to drive organizational success and sustainable growth across global sectors.

Education:

• 2024: Harvard Business School Executive Education (Preparing to Be a Corporate Director)
• 2022: Postgraduate in Executive Coaching (Henley Business School & Nova School of Business and Economics)
• 2019: Stanford Graduate School of Business Talent Leaders’ Summit
• 2014: Corporate Leadership Program (IESE Business School/Santander, Spain/China/Brazil)
• 2001: MBA in Marketing and e-Business (Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics)
• 1995: Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics (Lisbon University Faculty of Sciences)

Research & Expertise:

• AI Integration in Organizational Systems
• Leadership Development & DEI Initiatives
• Cybersecurity in Strategic Decision-Making
• Cybersecurity in Strategic Decision-Making
• Design Thinking for Digital Transformation
• Cybersecurity in Strategic Decision-Making
• Future-Proofing Corporate Governance
• Cybersecurity in Strategic Decision-Making

Professional Impact: With 20+ years of international experience across 20+ countries, Sara advises on high-growth strategies through mentorship, consulting, and thought leadership. She emphasizes people-centric approaches to innovation and collaboration.