The new Strategic Council of the Portuguese Bank for the Promotion of Development has taken office

. 2026-03-26
Advisory Council
"This Strategic Council was created to help us think further: about the country, the economy, and the role of the Portuguese Sovereign Bank in economic and social development. We bring together people with highly relevant experience in key areas, from the financial system to infrastructure, from the export industry to tourism, from biotechnology to artificial intelligence, who provide complementary perspectives on the challenges of the future."

Gonçalo Regalado, CEO of BPFF


Advisory Council
"The mission of this Council is to support BPF in defining its long-term vision, contributing with experience, sector knowledge, and a close eye on the major trends transforming the economy. Our goal is to add value through strategic thinking, generating recommendations and ideas that help the institution anticipate challenges and create opportunities, for the benefit of businesses, people, and the country."

Nuno Amado, Chairman of the Strategic Council

The Strategic Council of the Portuguese Bank for the Promotion of Development has officially taken office.

Nuno Amado, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Millennium BCP, is the Chairman of the new Strategic Council, which will be supported by 19 (nineteen) Vice-Chairs, renowned personalities in the business and financial sectors.

The swearing-in session was attended by the Minister of Economy, Manuel Castro Almeida, at the opening, and the Minister of State and Finance, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, at the closing. The session also included interventions by Gonçalo Regalado, CEO of BPF, and Paulo Macedo, CEO of Caixa Geral de Depósitos.

The BPF Strategic Council strengthens the Bank's commitment to being a driver of Portugal's economic development, supporting innovation, growth, competitiveness, and the internationalisation of national businesses.

Watch the Swearing-In Ceremony

Meet the Strategic Council Members