Sérgio has over 25 years of professional experience in the maritime domain and in information technologies. As EurOcean’s Executive-Director, since January 2019, he is responsible for its strategy and management. 

Previously, Sérgio has been a researcher, manager, lecturer, engineer and mariner in prestigious organizations such as the European Commission Joint Research Centre, the Portuguese Directorate General for Maritime Policy, NOVA Information Management School and the Portuguese Navy.

Sérgio has a degree in Naval Military Sciences, an MSc in Informatics and an International PhD in Nautical Engineering, Marine and Naval Radioelectronics.