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Former Secretary of State for Tourism Rita Marques joins the executive committee of the Pestana Group

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Rita Marques, ex-secretaria de Estado do Turismo, joins the executive committee of Grupo Pestana, assuming information technology and marketing roles. She previously led the Foundation for Lello Library in Porto and was Program Director at Porto Business School. The group also adds Helena Soares de Moura to its executive committee, handling corporate resources and communications. CEO José Theotónio stated these additions strengthen management capabilities. Marques previously served as secretary of state from 2019 to 2022, after which she was invited to The Fladgate Partnership but resigned due to legal incompatibility concerns.

Key points

• Rita Marques joins Grupo Pestana's executive committee to lead information technology and marketing functions.
• Helena Soares de Moura is added to the executive committee to handle corporate resources and communications.

Context

Rita Marques previously led the Foundation for Lello Library in Porto and was Program Director at Porto Business School. She served as secretary of state from 2019 to 2022, after which she was invited to The Fladgate Partnership but resigned due to legal incompatibility concerns.

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Evidence covers only the appointment of Marques and Soares de Moura to Pestana's executive committee. No data on specific roles, dates, or outcomes of the Fladgate Partnership is provided.

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