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Devoteam Portugal is making a significant strategic move in its leadership structure with two key appointments aimed at driving sustainable growth and specialization in crucial areas for the company. Tom\u00e1s Cruz Rodrigues<\/strong> steps into the role of Head of People<\/strong>, and F\u00e1tima Santos<\/strong> joins the team as Public Sector Lead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These appointments underscore Devoteam’s commitment to strengthening its organizational culture and its ability to attract and develop top professionals, while also deepening its presence in the public sector \u2013 a market with significant digital transformation potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom\u00e1s Cruz Rodrigues: A focus on talent<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With over 15 years of extensive experience in Human Resources and tech talent, Tom\u00e1s Cruz Rodrigues<\/strong> has been promoted to Head of People<\/strong>. In this role, he will be responsible for defining and implementing Devoteam Portugal’s overall people management strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom\u00e1s, who has led Devoteam’s Talent Acquisition team for the past three years, will leverage his solid experience in attracting, developing, and managing careers to boost the organizational culture and ensure the company remains a hub of excellence for tech professionals. His background at renowned companies such as Syone, PwC, Deloitte, and Grupo Multipessoal demonstrates a consistent focus on valuing talent in highly competitive environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F\u00e1tima Santos: A focus on the public sector<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The arrival of F\u00e1tima Santos<\/strong> as Public Sector Lead <\/strong>marks a significant reinforcement of Devoteam Portugal’s commitment to the public sector. With over two decades of experience leading technology initiatives both in Portugal and internationally, her responsibilities will include defining the company’s approach to this market, designing tailored solutions for government bodies, and fostering close relationships with institutional clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her background in top roles at eSPap and AMA, where she led teams and was responsible for critical public administration infrastructures, combined with her more recent experience as Chief Technology Officer at BNP Paribas Personal Finance Portugal, provides her with an in-depth understanding of the sector’s challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic vision for the future<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For Hugo Fonseca<\/strong>, COO of Devoteam Portugal<\/strong>, these appointments are “an important milestone in strengthening our strategy for sustainable growth and specialization in key areas of our business.” According to Hugo Fonseca, the extensive experience and strategic vision of Tom\u00e1s Cruz Rodrigues and F\u00e1tima Santos will be “essential for us to continue building a people-centric organization, capable of attracting and developing excellent talent, and deepening our commitment to the public sector, creating technological solutions with a true impact on society.”
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