3rd Forum on Learning & Development – PwC Academy and IE University

Sergey Gorbativov

Professor at IE Univerity

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Sergey Gorbatov, Ph.D., is a distinguished academic and expert in talent management, leadership development, and organizational behavior. Since 2015, he has been a faculty member at IE University, where he’s taught in the International and Executive MBA programs, as well as in the Master’s programs in HR and Talent Development. He is also the academic director of Talent Builders, an executive HR program.

Renowned for his expertise in academic direction, learning design, and program orchestration, Professor Gorbatov has managed and directed multiple programs focused on human resources and leadership at IE University, Porto Business School, and for various corporate clients. His teaching methodology is informed by substantial experience in leadership assessment and talent management, characterized by a systemic perspective that ensures comprehensive and sustainable educational solutions. As an educator, he is known for his engaging style, strategic acumen, and innate ability to foster personal and team growth. His classes, which range from MBA students to C-suite executives, demonstrate his ability to adapt and deliver impactful learning experiences at all levels.

Hugo Miguel Dias

PwC´s Academy Partner

PwC Portugal

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Hugo Miguel Dias is the Partner responsible for PwC's Academy and a member of the PwC Technical Committee.

Broad experience in the leadership and coordination of audit projects in several Groups, portuguese and international, including the process of consolidation, internal controls and IFRS reporting, listed in Europe or United States.

Relevant experience also in audit projects within IPOs, debt placement and financial advisory. Instructor in several IFRS and Finance courses in PwC’s Academy.

Expertise and main clients

From his experience at PwC, clients in the air transport sector, tourism, real estate, pulp and paper, retail, among others, stand out in his portfolio

Inês Holtreman

Portugal Country Manager

IE Business School and IE University

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Inês Holtreman represents IE business school and IE University in Portugal and is board member for mentoring with PWN Lisbon.

Prior to this she worked in Gulbenkian and Espírito Santo Silva Foundations and started her career as a consultant with A.T.Kearney – management consultants in the Lisbon, Madrid, Sydney and Sao Paulo offices.

Inês holds an MBA from IE business school.

Catarina João Morgado

PwC’s Academy Director

PwC Portugal

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Passionate about connecting people & technology & development (never stop learning!)

Master in Management (ISG), Degree in Management (ISCAL) and Sociology (ISCTE) and graduated studies in Technologies and Education (UL). Business Coaching Train the trainer diploma. Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by ICF. Master Instructional Designer by ATD.

PwC’s Academy Director, with more than 20 years of experience in the training & development field, from designing courses, evaluating, coordinating training plans and delivering as a trainer.

With several professional certifications in Implementing Assessment Centers and Behavior Analysis, have lead several projects regarding PwC Human Capital programmes and Change Management.

Currently leading PwC’s Academy in Portugal, Angola, Cape Verd and Mozambique. Launched the PwC's Academy digital offer area, acts as a speaker, trainer and coach, develops and manages development programs for clients. Member of PwC's Global Academies Leadership Team.