27, 28 & 29 November 2024 in Lisbon
27, 28 & 29 November 2024 in Lisbon
Carlos Correia is a Civil Engineering graduate specializing in Transportation and Territorial Planning from the Instituto Superior Técnico, with a 30-year career in the mobility and transport sector. His expertise includes strategic planning, economic and technical project analysis, and management of transport systems.
Since 1997, he has held key management roles in state-controlled companies, directing planning, studies, and system management efforts, and has been instrumental in providing technical consultancy for various strategic projects. His career also features significant public service, including technical advisory roles to government officials, management of state-supervised transport companies, and leadership positions such as the presidency of AMTL - Autoridade Metropolitana de Transportes de Lisboa, and IMTT, I.P. - Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes Terrestres.
He has contributed to regulatory oversight, strategic planning, and development efforts across several transport sectors, including serving as President of the AMTL Executive Committee and leading strategic initiatives for the National Railway Network (REFER, EPE) and IP - Infraestruturas de Portugal, Clients and Mobility Department. His work has not only influenced policy and infrastructure development but also earned him official recognition from government officials.
From 2015 to 2016, he was the Head of Office for the Assistant and Environment Secretary of State. Later, he served as an Executive Board Member for the Lisbon Port Authority (APL) and Setúbal and Sesimbra Port Authority (APSS), positions he held until October 2022, when he was appointed Chairman, a role he currently maintains.
A seasoned entrepreneur and manager, Mario Girard has been President and CEO of the Quebec Port Authority (QPA) since January 2011.
Mr Girard is renowned for his vision and his ability to successfully build and mobilise teams to carry out large-scale projects. A prolific and creative business developer, he has extensive experience in national and international business development.
He was also President and CEO of the Fondation de l'entrepreneurship from 2008 to 2011, where he helped mobilise the business and government communities to improve entrepreneurial performance in Quebec. From 1985 to 2007, he was the founder and CEO of two information technology companies: Nstein Technologies and Gespro Technologies.
Mario Girard is a member of the prestigious World Presidents Organization. A Certified Corporate Director (CCD), Mr Girard has served on the structured boards of several organizations for over 20 years. He is past Chairman of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA), Vice-Chairman of the International Association of Cities and Ports ( AIVP) and of the Société de développement économique du Saint-Laurent (SODES), and a member of the boards of the Romeo Dallaire Foundation and the Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ).
