Duarte Nuno Goncalves De Sousa

Portuguese entrepreneur and senior hospitality executive with over 25 years of continuous business leadership experience in Venezuela and Portugal. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of multiple restaurant ventures with full operational and financial responsibility. Extensive experience in business development, strategic planning, financial management, supplier negotiations, and team leadership. Demonstrates long-term business stability, international commercial experience, and strong economic ties outside the United States.

• Inversiones T Bone Grill, C.A., Caracas, Venezuela, Operational and Financial Manager, 01/01/25, Present, Oversee full restaurant operations including dining, kitchen, and bar management., Direct financial planning, budgeting, profitability analysis, and cost control., Supervise personnel, operational standards, and customer service excellence., Manage supplier relationships, purchasing, and inventory systems., Implement revenue growth strategies and market positioning initiatives.
• Pizzeria Altamira, Caracas, Venezuela, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, 01/01/97, 12/31/17, 01/01/19, 12/31/24, Founder and principal executive with full ownership and management responsibility., Directed long-term business operations, financial administration, and strategic growth., Managed staff recruitment, training, and leadership development., Established supplier contracts and maintained long-term commercial relationships., Developed marketing, branding, and customer loyalty programs ensuring sustained operations.
• Pequena Venezia, Portugal, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, 01/01/18, 12/31/19, Established and launched an international fusion restaurant in Portugal., Managed business registration, operational setup, and supplier sourcing., Directed financial and commercial operations in the European market., Led digital marketing and brand positioning strategies.