Gonçalo Sommer Ribeiro is a specialist in investments across financial and private markets, with over 17 years of experience in asset management, risk management, corporate finance, and complex financial products.
He is Investment Director at Fortitude Capital, a private equity and venture capital fund focused on the Iberian Peninsula, where he leads investment projects and value creation initiatives in contexts of business transformation.
Previously, he was Head of Structured Products at Banco BPI, responsible for developing innovative investment and funding solutions for retail investors. He also founded and managed We Talent Solutions, a boutique financial advisory firm specialized in restructuring, M&A, and strategy.
At Nova SBE, he teaches courses such as Nova Students Portfolio (NSP) - a real fund managed by master’s students - Risk Management, Hedge Funds and Behavioural Finance, and Blue Finance, which focuses on the blue economy.
His teaching practice is grounded in bridging theory and real market dynamics, emphasizing informed decision-making, analytical thinking, and technical rigor as key pillars of learning.
In the context of Executive Education, Gonçalo Sommer Ribeiro stands out for his ability to translate the complexity of financial markets into practical and strategic insights. His professional journey combines real-world investment experience with a rigorous, applied pedagogical approach, preparing leaders for more conscious, responsible, and sustainable financial decisions.