About Vanguard Sphere
At Vanguard Sphere, we work with local architects, engineers, designers and contractors. We seek to create modern, fit-for-purpose facilities that provide a positive social, environmental and economic impact on the local community.
We value, above all else, the excellence of all our projects. It is our commitment to add value by conceiving of exclusive, high quality residential projects, condominiums, elderly residential homes and well-being hotels.
Mariana Faria
Co-Founder / CEO
Masters in Management from Nova School of Business and Economics. 10+ years of experience in financial restructuring and the management of infrastructure and other related assets in Lisbon and London, spanning projects worth upwards of $15 billion in that time. In 2016, Mariana started Baustelle International in London, which trades physical commodities and offers associated financial advisory.
Luís Ramos
Business Developer
Bachelor’s in Management from Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão (ISEG) and a master’s degree in Management of Services and Technology from Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e Empresa Business School (ISCTE Business School). Several experiences in animation, hospitality, logistics and accounting.
Miguel Faria
Non-executive Director
Master’s in Civil Engineering from Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST), focused on the Rehabilitation of Structures. Postgraduate in Innovation and Technology Management and an MBA from INSEAD. Extensive experience in infrastructure projects in Portugal (rehabilitation and new construction), London (2012 Olympic Games) and Montreal (PPPs). He is currently Director of Operational Excellence at The Navigator Company.
Margarida Albuquerque
Chief Operating Officer
Master’s in Management from Universidade FUME. Margarida is responsible for our operations, research, development, and marketing. She has over ten years of experience in the real estate industry.
Daniel Fonseca
Project Manager
Master’s in Engineer from Instituto Tecnológico de Celaya. Daniel is a Civil Engineer, who plans, designs and oversees the construction and maintenance of our projects.
Matilde Castro
Finance Director
Master’s in Finance from Universidade Católica de Santos UNISANTOS. Matilde is our group accountant and tax advisor. She has 10+ years experience across financial accounting, auditing, business forecasting and planning, management accounting, financial system implementation and taxation matters.
David Portugal
General Counsel
Master’s in Law from Universidad Católica de Oriente. David provides corporate legal oversight of Sphere Vanguard. He has almost 10 years’ experience of practicing corporate law.
Vision
Working together to build your dreams.
Vanguard Sphere builds homes and neighbourhoods. We create beautiful, happy places. We work together with other people to tackle the shortage of good quality homes; and we make a lasting contribution to the landscape, clients and to the communities we help create. Vanguard Sphere builds for everyone.
Mission
Enriching the lives of customers and communities by putting them at the heart of our decisions.
Vanguard Sphere’s mission is to build senior care and well-being hotel in line with the fulfillment of its Vision. Orchestrating the processes for creating these spaces, managing assets and operating them, Vanguard Sphere creates value for its users, for the community and for all its stakeholders, in a process of continuous improvement.
We commit to providing an excellent service, developing high quality projects and always asking, “What is more important?” to our team, partners, investors and clients. We collaborate with public and private authorities to contribute to the well-being and happiness of users and employees.
We organise and disseminate information of a technical and scientific nature, also contributing to the development, sustainability and quality of social responses, through consultancy and design of support materials.
We encourage participation in consortia and projects with the aim of promoting innovation and social entrepreneurship.
Values
The core values that underpin Vanguard Sphere remain unchanged from its early days. These are a passion for great places, having integrity, showing respect for people, thinking creatively and achieving excellence through detail. This culture informs the way we work, the way we lead the business, and what we deliver to our customers.
Respect for the person
Respect for the Person with integrity, empathy and compassion at all times. Absolute respect for fair conduct and the promotion of equal opportunities and treatment for all people who seek our services, conferring dignity as a fundamental asset.
Sustainability
Environmental, economic and social Sustainability with integration and care for all stakeholders and with a view to a long-term strategy.
Innovation
Innovation based on the successful exploration of new ideas, guided by excellence.
Contribution to Society
Contribution to Society with cooperation and solidarity, which fully welcomes those who resort to our services.
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement with an emphasis on constant optimization of internal processes and actively listening to the needs of our stakeholders.