Who will be with you
If you got to this page it means that you care about who will be by your side along the way. We do too. Our Ambassadors will stand by you. They are your sidekicks. They will guide you through your path to level up.
The Ambassadors
Welcome
to the fam
Your Ambassadors embody your core-values.
Your empathy. Your resilience. Your strength.
Your energy. They bring KWAN to life.
They are your true colours.
Watch your sidekicks shine.
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Ana Belo
Ana BeloAmbassador of KWANAna (a.k.a. Belinha) takes her summer seriously. Her photosynthesis is more than a hobby, its a lifestyle. She speaks faster than she thinks but has the biggest heart. Traveling is her greatest passion so, sadly, she suffers from severe post-vacay-depression. Her bad morning temper rivals DEFCON 1. -
Andreia Gabriel
Andreia GabrielKWAN AmbassadorAndreia, a.k.a. Gabi, is hooked on empathy and adrenaline. And hugs. And popcorn. Anytime, any day. She’ll get #hangry often, so, an extra large bucket of sweet and salty will work wonders. She loves dancing (shhh) and wants to travel the world. She shares her sun sign with her ugly-pretty dog Fiona. Libra, FYI. -
Andreia Gonçalves
Andreia GonçalvesAmbassador of KWANThis smartie studied Engineering before turning to HR Management! Easy on the tears, easy on the laughter too! Andreia (a.k.a. PJ’s) had a month long sleepover at São Tomé as a volunteer. She has a crazy pup called Rocky (he can’t tell but sometimes her Vila Real blood takes over her accent). -
Beatriz Marques
Beatriz MarquesAmbassador of KWANTurns out the cookie monster is actually super #cute. Chocolate chips or hazelnut filling is the way to this glow girl’s heart. Beatriz is devoted to Queen Bey, and loves anything that shines almost equally. She cries easily, but then again, #cookies. She is always early for everything except if she finds a fluffy pet to pet. Kawaii! -
Carolina Bárbara
Carolina BárbaraKWAN AmbassadorCarolina is a gem. Of course she likes crystals and stars and the zodiac! She can’t sleep with her closet doors open, and can’t ignore any cute pets. That’s why she has 4: micro-pup Bali, and the felines Lua, Mel and Ziggy. Her family calls her crazy, we call her a dreamer. She wants to restore a van and travel the world. -
David Fernandes
David FernandesKWAN AmbassadorDavid is pretty chill and straightforward. He enjoys making the most of life: eating out, partying and having a good time. You can win him over with some sarapatel and bebinca. Sweets are literally a sweet spot. He likes gardening and taking care of both plants and people. -
Diogo Silva
Diogo SilvaAmbassador of KWANDiogo takes Carpe Diem seriously. His heart and personality are as big as his outrageous dogs, Goofy and Buddha. Being selfish is a challenge to him. He’s quite a wine connoisseur - and enjoys drinking it too! One day he’ll have his own travel-inspired restaurant. Stay tuned, this dreamer is gonna make it big time. -
Duarte Fernandes
Duarte FernandesCo-Founder & COODuarte might seem like a tough guy but he is a soft heart. This kind giant spends his free time doing sports, reading, writing and playing with his dogs Júlio and Lola. He has a dynamic and extroverted personality and peaks when his team grows stronger. Wanna see him smile? “Results” is his magic word.Duarte Fernandes's TOP articles -
Hélder Pinto
Hélder PintoAmbassador of KWANThis early bird is in love with his town, Braga, home of the team that stole his heart, Sporting Clube de Braga. Hélder is a clean freak, and his desk proves it! Gym and reading time are a must, Dale Carnegie is his recommendation. He’ll make the world a better place one step at a time. -
Inês Frade
Inês FradeAmbassador of KWANInês loves travelling, but suffers from vertigo...so she’s actually really brave every time she jumps on a plane. Her dream is to backpack across South America. She loves to read at the beach during sunset, but like also totally adores like 00’s pop music. #GuiltyPleasure Oh, and corgis are the best. Their butts, too! -
Inês Marques
Inês MarquesAmbassador of KWANThis natural ginger is the oldest of 3 siblings. Inês loves the beach and has bikinis for dayyyys. She lived in São Tomé where she volunteered as a teacher. She graduated in Social and Organisational Psychology and could live off a good bowl of caldo verde. #kale -
Joana Ferreira
Joana FerreiraKWAN AmbassadorJoana has a cat named Tobias, but none of her plants survive long enough to get named. As a book lover, she’ll tell you to read 1984 by George Orwell, a.k.a. discuss politics at your own risk. Cleaning is a must, decorating too. And as she works hard, she plays hard too. A little party never hurt nobody, right? -
João Mauritti
João MaurittiOutsourcing Branch ManagerFor this wine afficionado “that special bottle” can cost a few miles. Worth it, since beach, travelling and a cold one make João’s summer. Personal Development is shining light on most of his life right now. - But beware: he still knows how to get out of handcuffs. (If you hear a click, it was his jaw). -
Jorge Becho
Jorge BechoAmbassador of KWANJorge is a Potterhead. He also identifies as a top level nerd. He does it all, ladies: Lord of the Rings, Marvel and DC. He also founded his gaming team: Scalabis Squad. (You’ll eat dust in Rocket League). Special skills include being colour-blind and having yellow as his favourite colour. -
Luís Reis
Luís ReisAmbassador of KWANLuís is an explorer. Backpacking has taken him far and high. He has been to 3600 metres in the Alps and is now preparing a journey to Kilimanjaro at 7000 metres. He has met people from over 30 different countries and can speak 4 different languages. If you’re still counting you better go to his next BBQ. -
Marcelo Catita
Marcelo CatitaAmbassador of KWANMarcelo doesn’t discriminate food, he loves all kinds of gastronomy. His second favourite thing is travelling. He won’t miss a single Premier League game and misses summer all winter long. He’ll gladly join you for a drink and most probably smile so hard his cheeks ache. It’s a gift! -
Patrícia Pereira
Patrícia PereiraAmbassador of KWANPatrícia loves veggies but isn’t veggie. Her mornings start with a piece of chocolate. Exercising isn’t her favourite activity, she prefers a good glass of red or white Papa Figos. She has two naughty beagles, Spike and Puca; and just adopted Gaspar, an elderly rottweiler. They’re living happy and lazy ever after. -
Rita Alves
Rita AlvesAmbassador of KWANRita has a serious speech impediment. She can’t pronounce “tápárware”. Oops, there it goes again. Milk chocolate with hazelnuts is her currency of choice but family and friends are worth much more. She #cantdeal with cute puppies. It’s rude not to pet them, right? Her goal in life is to have a pair of glasses for each occasion. -
Rita Santos
Rita SantosAmbassador of KWANRita loves food. Cooking it, and eating it too! She has a published book about working conditions. Camboja is on her bucket list for spiritual wellness. Her motto is gratitude above everything else. She is annoyingly cheerful in the morning. But don't put her on a pedestal, she's afraid of heights. -
Rui Alves
Rui AlvesFounder & CEOHis university friends call him Max. Pi, his sidekick, calls him Dad. Rui breathes Software Development and eats (keto) Company Culture for breakfast. He never gets enough of Austin, Texas and is super into NLP and Personal Development. Find him at Praia do Alemão, his favourite beach in the whole world.
A hug from Sweden
In November 2016, Alexandre Rodrigues sent us a photo of his RUPEAL Group mug all the way from Stockholm:
“A hug from someone who won’t forget who always showed appreciation and treated me well!”
Christmas Dinner 2018
Our 2018 Christmas dinner was super cosy. Ugly Christmas sweaters included. The motto was “Get Cosy and Share More” and it made total sense.