Francisco Almeida

Francisco joined Signium in 2026 as Senior Manager, bringing a distinctive blend of financial acumen and executive search expertise to the firm’s practice.

With over two decades of professional experience, Francisco began his career in 2001 in the financial services sector, where he spent more than a decade building deep expertise in commercial banking and consumer finance. He held key positions at leading financial institutions including Sofinloc, BBVA Consumer Finance, and Banco Primus, developing a comprehensive understanding of how financial organizations operate and the leadership profiles that drive their success.

In 2014, he expanded his financial services experience by joining Secose, a Portuguese insurance brokerage, further broadening his market perspective and sectoral expertise. Francisco’s career took a strategic turn in 2017 when he transitioned into executive search and recruitment consulting with Michael Page, where he discovered his passion for connecting exceptional talent with transformative opportunities. This move allowed him to leverage his extensive financial sector knowledge to better understand client needs and identify leaders who could navigate complex business environments.
Since 2021, as Senior Manager in IT consulting, he has specialized in the technology sector, combining his financial background with deep understanding of digital transformation and the evolving leadership requirements in tech-driven organizations.

His unique professional journey—spanning financial services, insurance, and technology recruitment—enables him to bring strategic precision and industry insight to every search mandate, particularly in sectors undergoing rapid transformation.

Beyond his professional career, Francisco embodies the values of resilience, teamwork, and discipline forged through over 20 years as a rugby player at CDUL, where he represented his club at youth international level. For more than a decade, he has dedicated himself to coaching young players, reinforcing his commitment to developing the next generation of leaders—a philosophy that extends naturally into his executive search work. His competitive sports background has shaped his ability to build high-performing teams, navigate pressure, and inspire those around him to achieve exceptional results.
Francisco speaks Portuguese and English fluently.