Ricardo MarcaoRicardo Marcão , PhD, MBA, PMP, is a globally recognized expert in Project Management, Finance, Strategy, Grand Strategy, and Healthcare Innovation, with extensive experience across Pharma, MedTech, Medical Devices, IT, and Professional Services. He erves as Senior Project Manager at Feedzai, leading international initiatives that combat financial fraud through advanced AI-driven solutions, while also contributing to global business expansion projects. His expertise bridges corporate strategy and international policy, with a strong focus on how geopolitics, economic strategy, and competitive intelligence shape business and governance. With deep knowledge of policy frameworks and transatlantic relations, he is regarded as a thought leader in aligning business growth, technological innovation, and long-term governance. Throughout his career, Ricardo has led major transformations, including the implementation of gamification frameworks to enhance engagement and sales, the digital reinvention of Pharma and MedTech consulting, and the creation of a risk control model that increased project margins by 20%. From 2022 to 2023, he directed global CRM initiatives for top pharmaceutical companies, optimizing commercial operations across international markets. An accomplished academic, editor, and international speaker, Ricardo has authored and edited multiple books on strategy, innovation, and performance evaluation. He is also an Assistant Professor at ISLA Santarem - Polytechnic University, where he coordinates MBA, Post-Graduate, Master’s, and Higher Technical programs, shaping the next generation of business leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and governance. Ricardo is actively engaged with SCIP Portugal, APMP NYC, and PMI, continuing to advance strategic intelligence, business consultancy, and international policy discourse. Read More Read Less