How it all began
Founded in 2017, the IVENS project was created with the mission of preparing and equipping both executive and non-executive leaders for strategic decision-making and board-level leadership, guided by the best practices and principles of Corporate Governance.
Mission and Vision
As a consulting firm specialised in developing strategic leadership capabilities within complex organisations, we bring the experience, credibility, and the right programmes to support you and your organisation in ensuring business sustainability and building effective, transparent, and ethical boards.
Our principles
Governance Intelligence
Sustainable Leadership
Integrity
Transparency
Confidentiality
Responsibility
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Courses Certified by the Ordem dos Revisores Oficiais de Contas
IVENS has been recognized by OROC as qualified to perform financial audits and provide services for the review and certification of accounts. OROC is the entity that regulates and supervises the activity of statutory auditors in Portugal.
SCORING PT | Top 5% Best PME in Portugal
Being among the Top 5% of the Best PME in Portugal reflects our commitment to excellence and responsible Governance. This certification is awarded based on rigorous financial and operational criteria.
IVENS fosters a culture of high standards, energy, autonomy, and accountability, free from rigid hierarchies and grounded in strong collaboration and mutual support. It’s in our DNA to keep evolving, always questioning how we can do more, better, and differently. Our team continues to grow, driven by our deep commitment to continuous improvement.
Together, we can be agents of change in organisational leadership!
Did you know...
IVENS’ journey is marked by many advances and achievements. In addition to the courses we offer, our teachers also teach and contribute to other prestigious institutions.
MILES Program
Manuel Violante Foundation
To enhance the contribution of the social sector to the country’s social and economic development. Through capacity building, FMV transforms each socially driven project into one with real social impact capable of addressing today’s challenges while anticipating the future. They do so by engaging the entire social ecosystem, driving systemic change aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and European ESG directives.
Social Leadership for Managers
The programme covers a range of topics, including the context and specificities of the social economy, governance models, business models, and fundraising. It also features testimonials and case studies of best practices, enabling executives with strong management skills to acquire specific knowledge of the sector, equipping them with the necessary understanding to contribute in the most effective and meaningful way.
Mecenas Já T'Explico
A non-profit organisation made up of young volunteers from the academic community in Porto, supporting children from 5th to 9th grade who face educational and socio-economic challenges.