In this episode of the Mergers & Visions podcast, recorded in February 2026, Paulo Lourosa, Managing Partner at Crowe Advisory PT, welcomes Alexandre Fonseca, board member at Taguspark and a prominent executive in Portugal’s telecommunications sector, to explore his experience in leadership, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate growth.

The core discussion focuses on managing complex operations in large-scale companies—particularly in telecommunications—covering infrastructure monetization strategies, inspiring leadership, challenges and practical lessons in M&A, as well as opportunities for Portuguese companies to scale by going public.

• WHAT THE VIEWERS WILL LEARN

Managers and business leaders should invest in developing authentic leadership and strengthening internal governance, ensuring active involvement of senior leadership in complex strategic processes. They should also consider diversifying funding sources, including minority or majority equity injections, to accelerate sustainable growth and prepare future pathways for going public.

• TIMELINE

00:00 – Introduction and personal background
06:20 – Leadership and defining moments
15:30 – M&A and monetization
30:50 – Process complexity
44:40 – Practical examples
52:30 – Emotional and rational valuation
57:10 – Common mistakes
01:05:00 – Macroeconomic outlook and final message

• LINKS

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