Nuno is an Economist and serial entrepreneur with experience across a number of sectors in Finance and Industry. He held key executive positions in three S&P 500 companies and in Portugal’s largest conglomerate, before establishing an independent Corporate Advisory boutique and a Real-Estate Investment group, companies in Europe, USA and the Far East. His primary role on the Board is to advise on growth strategy and financing expansion.

Abdul qualified as an accountant in 1982 and was in private practice until 2022,  the majority as Principal or Partner.  He has advised clients on business set-up, corporate structure, mergers & acquisitions, tax planning and management consultancy.  At Café de Nata he oversees the finance function of the business, with particular emphasis on financial planning and cash flow management, as well as heading up the expansion strategy team.

Lucio has over 16 years’ experience as a baker, with a particular passion for Pasteis de Nata. As Café de Nata’s Head Chef, he has developed our recipes for dough and cream, and is in charge of production, product quality and integrity, chef training and the operational functionality of our kitchens. He has designed and implemented our food safety systems based on the HACCP principles, and all our stores have a 5 Star Food Hygiene rating.

Sergio has over fifteen years’ experience in the catering industry, in cafés and restaurants, managing large teams and multiple locations. His skills range from team building, training and communication to troubleshooting problems that many find impossible to solve. His task at Café de Nata is to introduce processes to improve staff competency and professionalism and do whatever it takes to ensure our stores operate efficiently at all times .