Discover the inspiring journey of a highly successful Portuguese entrepreneur, author, and television presenter. Explore the milestones behind this truly remarkable career.
Europe
Portugal
Core Intelligence Domain: Entrepreneurship
Location: Lisbon, Portugal | Languages: Portuguese, English
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence
André Leonardo is a globally recognised Portuguese entrepreneur, bestselling author, and strategic visionary dedicated to empowering organisations with an uncompromising “Make it Happen” mindset. Renowned for his proprietary frameworks in resilient leadership, proactive execution, and cross-cultural business agility, Leonardo possesses a unique ability to transform passive corporate cultures into dynamic, execution-driven ecosystems capable of navigating complex modern markets.
His foundational expertise was forged during an ambitious global expedition in which he traversed 23 countries across multiple continents, conducting profound interviews with over 400 top-tier CEOs, founders, and business leaders. This unparalleled on-the-ground intelligence gathering allowed him to distil the universal traits of successful enterprise building and crisis management into actionable, high-impact strategies tailored for C-suite executives and their teams.
As the driving force behind the “Faz Acontecer” (Make it Happen) movement, André has expanded his influence across multiple platforms. He is the host and co-producer of the highly acclaimed television series on national broadcast network RTP, where he spotlights transformative entrepreneurial ventures. Furthermore, his academic contributions as an invited professor bring real-world, hard-won insights into elite institutional frameworks, bridging the gap between theoretical business strategy and frontline market execution.
“His delivery showcased the learner in him along with the grit, passion and perseverance he has endured to travel around the world and understand how does different countries and its entrepreneurs succeed or meet the challenges.”
“The feedback that I got from my 200 employees was just phenomenal. They say it was the best talk ever!”
“When I think of Andre, I think of passion, commitment, and doing. Andre will bring a lot of energy and value to any engagement.”
“André’s presentation is credible, impressive and particularly funny. The attendees have all received his best seller, ‘make it happen’. A book that reads very pleasantly and quickly. The survey we always carry out after our events showed a particularly high appreciation for the reading of Andre.”
“André takes it to a mesmerizing round-the-world experience! It´s so inspiring! André can “make happen” what many people just talk about. The world needs more ‘Andrés Leonardos’!”