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On BoardWatching, we tackle sensitive topics in Corporate Governance, negotiation, leadership, and business strategy. We share valuable insights on best practices in governance, along with practical tips to prepare and develop leaders and boards for strategic, high-impact decision-making.
You can also expect interviews with renowned experts and professionals who share their experiences and approaches to navigating the day-to-day challenges of Board leadership.


Ana Major
Our guest has built a distinguished career in the oil and gas sector across Africa. With a background in law, she has held executive leadership roles in various organisations, led Compliance functions, and served as Chair of the Board at TAAG, Angola Airlines. Today, she works as a management consultant and trainer, supporting Boards of Directors and executive teams in strengthening Compliance practices, driving organisational transformation, and achieving strategic alignment.


Ana Major
A nossa convidada conta com uma carreira consolidada no setor de petróleo e gás em África. Formada em direito, exerceu funções de liderança executiva em várias organizações, foi responsável por áreas de Compliance e assumiu a presidência do Conselho de Administração nas Linhas Aéreas de Angola (TAAG). Hoje, dedica-se à consultoria de gestão e formação, apoiando Conselhos de Administração e equipas de gestão na consolidação de práticas de Compliance, transformação organizacional e alinhamento estratégico.
BoardStories Duarte Pitta Ferraz


When Shareholders Speak First
In this episode, Professor Duarte Pitta Ferraz shares an experience he had in Turkey while serving as 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 of a bank, during a Board meeting whose purpose was to choose the name of the institution, a decision with direct and lasting impact on the bank’s reputation.
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Gerir divergências: A importância do alinhamento antes do Board
Neste episódio o Professor Duarte Pitta Ferraz enfatiza a importância do Presidente do Conselho 𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲̂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘀 e assegurar o 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗼 sobre temas da agenda 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗮̃𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱.