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Our Team

Team

Meet the team that turns projects into reality.

Behind every precision component, every seamless assembly, every on-time delivery stands a team that refuses to accept "good enough." From engineering to production, from quality control to commercial support, our people don't just execute processes. They solve problems, optimize solutions, and walk alongside you from concept to commissioning.

Administration

José Machado
José MachadoFounder & Chairman

Visionary leadership that transformed SAM's 50-year legacy into Inovocorte's end-to-end metal solutions. Champions the "bending notions, solid solutions" philosophy that challenges industry conventions and redefines manufacturing possibilities. 

Pedro Costa
Pedro CostaCEO | General Director

Strategic leadership driving operational excellence and sustainable growth across the Synere Group. Overseeing the integration of innovation, quality, and performance that defines Inovocorte's competitive edge. 

Production, Engineering & Quality

Cristiano Ferreira 
Cristiano Ferreira Industrial Operations Director

Orchestrates the complete operational ecosystem across 15,700 m² and four industrial facilities. Ensures engineering, production, quality, logistics, and deployment function as one synchronized system delivering zero-surprise outcomes. 

Eduardo Leal
Eduardo LealIndustrial Production Director

Commands manufacturing excellence across metalworking, welding, finishing, and assembly operations. Drives production efficiency, quality consistency, and capacity management ensuring on-time delivery without compromising precision. 

Vitor Rapoula
Vitor RapoulaR&D Director 

Leads innovation in manufacturing processes, automation integration, and continuous improvement initiatives. Transforms complex engineering challenges into manufacturable, cost-effective solutions through systematic R&D. 

Ricardo Gonçalves
Ricardo Gonçalves Quality & ESG Director 

Leads quality management systems, ISO 9001 compliance, and rigorous inspection protocols across all production stages. Ensures dimensional accuracy, process control, and zero-defect manufacturing from raw material to final validation. 

João Carvalho
João CarvalhoIndustrialization Manager

Turns client specifications into actionable production plans. Coordinates costing, design and process engineering teams from concept to execution. Supervises manufacturing methods and validates technical feasibility at every stage.

João Abreu
João AbreuProduct Engineering & Manufacturing Support Manager

Turns client requirements into actionable production plans. Coordinates between engineering and design to define what gets produced and how. Every component is technically validated before reaching the shop floor. From concept to manufacturing blueprint, he ensures total control and zero surprises.

Vitor Silva
Vitor SilvaProtective Coatings Manager 

Masters surface treatment operations delivering coatings that survive 1,400+ hours salt spray testing. Guarantees color consistency across multi-year production runs through precision process control and quality management. 

Hugo Leal
Hugo LealProduction Manager

Ensures every project moves with millimetric precision from the shop floor to dispatch. With total control over manufacturing operations, Hugo coordinates teams and processes to deliver zero surprises. He's responsible for turning planning into execution, ensuring deadlines, quality and operational efficiency are never negotiable.

Sales

Luís Barbosa 
Luís Barbosa Export Manager 

Drives international business development across Europe. Manages export operations in Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland. Your gateway to seamless cross-border manufacturing partnerships. 

Bruno Carneiro 
Bruno Carneiro Sales Manager 

Develops client relationships and manages projects from initial inquiry through delivery. Technical sales expertise ensuring your requirements are translated into optimal manufacturing solutions. 

Diana Barbosa
Diana BarbosaSales Assistant

Dedicated sales assistant ensuring seamless communication, proactive problem-solving, and ongoing optimization throughout your partnership with Inovocorte. 

Elisabete Alves 
Elisabete Alves Customer Success Manager 

Identifies opportunities, develops strategic partnerships, and creates customized solutions aligned with your business objectives. Your partner in transforming challenges into competitive advantages. 

Ready to meet the team?

Behind every successful project stands a dedicated team committed to your success. From first conversation to final installation, we walk alongside you.