Executive Breakfast: Board Governance & Effectiveness

The Centre for Impact in Global Management (CIGMA) at Católica Porto School of Business and Economics, in partnership with Marsh, is organising an executive breakfast dedicated to the theme “Board Governance & Effectiveness”.

Date and time: 22 October 2026 | 8:30 AM–11:00 AM

Location: EP002 | Paradise Building | Católica Porto School of Business and Economics

Language: Portuguese

At a time when the demands placed on governing bodies are becoming increasingly complex, the quality of decision-making has become a critical factor for competitiveness, resilience and value creation.

This event was designed to encourage reflection on board governance & effectiveness, exploring the trends and challenges currently shaping the role of boards and how they can strengthen their impact within organisations.

Agenda

8:30 AM | Reception & Welcome Coffee

9:00 AM | Opening Remarks

• João Pinto, Dean of Católica Porto School of Business and Economics
• Ana Salomé Martins, Co-Director of the Centre for Impact in Global Management (CIGMA) at Católica Porto School of Business and Economics
• Joana Fernandes, Leader, Marsh Workforce and Rewards

9:20 AM | Board Governance & Effectiveness: Trends and Insights from the Marsh Study

• Marta Dias Gonçalves, Rewards Leader, Marsh Workforce and Rewards
• Joana Fernandes, Leader, Marsh Workforce and Rewards

9:45 AM | Panel: Board Governance & Effectiveness

• José Carlos Rocha Fernandes, CFO, Grupo Casais
• Isabel Lencastre, Executive Board Member, Sixt / Grupo JAP
• Maria Luísa Anacoreta Correia, Assistant Professor, Católica Porto School of Business and Economics; Non-Executive Board Member, CTT, Impresa, Banco Português de Fomento, Sogrape and SFS Gestão de Fundos SGOIC, S.A.
• Rodrigo Simões de Almeida, CEO, Marsh Portugal
• Moderator: Ana Salomé Martins, Co-Director of the Centre for Impact in Global Management (CIGMA) at Católica Porto School of Business and Economics

10:30 AM | Q&A

10:45 AM | Closing Remarks & Coffee Break

For further information, please contact: mktcommunication.cpsbe@ucp.pt.